Appin Crime Index

62

(100 is safest)

Safer than 62% of most Australia suburbs

Appin Crime Map

Appin crime map

Appin Crime Statistics at a Glance

The chart below shows the 60-month trend of the number of offences that occurred in Appin.

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Appin
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 108, up 14% from 95 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Appin is in the 66th percentile for safety, meaning 34% of NSW suburbs are safer than Appin and 66% of suburbs are more dangerous than Appin.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (8 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 17% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no homicide offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of burglary offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (8 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 14% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 71% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 120% (12 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Appin: An In-Depth Analysis

Based on the latest crime statistics from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, AU Crime Rate’s analysis indicates that Appin is safer than only 62% of all suburbs across the nation, regardless of population size. This implies that Appin’s crime rate is below average to the majority of suburbs in Australia.

How does Appin perform compared to other suburbs of all population sizes in NSW? The crime rate in Appin is greater than that of roughly 34% of other suburbs in NSW, leading to high public safety scores.

As a resident of Appin, the likelihood of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 34 based on the combined crime rate of offences against the person and property. This is in contrast to the New South Wales average, where the chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 20.

To get a more comprehensive understanding of Appin’s crime statistics, it is essential to take a closer look at its against the person and property crime data. This examination is particularly critical because it enables us to determine whether violent crime, property crime, or both are the primary contributors to the total crime rate in Appin. By doing so, we can gain a more in-depth insight into the nature and extent of crime in Appin.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis has uncovered that the rate of crimes against the person in Appin is 1180 per one hundred thousand inhabitants. By contrast, the statewide average for such crimes stands at 1500. This suggests that experiencing serious offences like homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, or extortion is 1 in 84 if you reside in Appin.

Our data reveals that the odds of becoming a victim of property crime in Appin are 1 in 59, with a rate of 1677 incidents per 100,000 residents. Keep in mind that the NSW average is 3158 incidents per 100,000 residents. The types of property crimes tracked in this analysis include theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property.

Looking to understand the various types of criminal offences in New South Wales and make sense of crime data? Check out our NSW crime glossary for easy-to-understand definitions of common criminal offences.

Appin Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person381180
Property and deception offences541677
Drug offences131
Public order and security offences00
Justice procedures offences6186
Other offences9280
Total1083354

Appin Crimes Against the Person

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of a Crime Against the Person

1 in 84

In Appin

1 in 65

In NSW

Crimes Against the Person Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Violent crimes against the person in Appin vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Appin vs NSW

Appin population: 3220

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault1662864497770
Sexual offences714650217179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment1540910466501
Other offences against the person01883023

Here is a breakdown of the major crimes against the person (violent crimes) including the number of offences and Appin crime rates for the selected offences.

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault4124
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences393
Domestic violence related assault11342
Non-domestic violence related assault5155

Appin Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 59

In Appin

1 in 30

In NSW

Property and Deception Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Property offences in Appin vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Appin vs NSW, Australia

Appin population: 3220

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft321800289942204
Burglary/Break and Enter0249670306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property2249136683602

An overview of the major property and deception offences, including Appin crime statistics for each offence type.

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft262
Steal from motor vehicle10311
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling00
Break and enter non-dwelling00

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Appin vs NSW

Drug Offences: Appin vs New South Wales

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Drug use and possession1340323141667
Drug dealing and trafficking0629307705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences05841072

Public Order and Security Offences

Public Order and Security Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Public order and security offences comparison chart

Public Order and Security Offences: Appin vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct0173210212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences0146640179.54

Appin Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Appin vs NSW

Appin Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Appin in 2021?

According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 0 murders in Appin in 2021. The number of homicides (which includes murders, attempted murder, murder conspiracy, and manslaughters) was 0.

What’s the most common crime in Appin?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Appin is malicious damage to property.

What is the crime rate in Appin?

The overall crime rate in Appin, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 3354 in the year ending December 2021.

However, it’s important to note that this is an aggregate figure that includes all types of crime, and some types of offences are more prevalent than others. Additionally, crime rates can vary by location, with some areas experiencing higher rates of certain types of crime than others.

Is Appin a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Appin total crime rate in 2021 was 3354. This means it’s 66% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Appin has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Appin safe at night?

39% of crimes in Appin occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Appin at night.

Total Crime Stats of Appin

DivisionSubdivisionOffence typeYear (2020)Year (2021)
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder00
Crimes against the personHomicideAttempted murder00
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder accessory, conspiracy00
Crimes against the personHomicideManslaughter00
Crimes against the personAssaultAssault Police00
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault711
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault15
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault24
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences414
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery143
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping00
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion00
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment815
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft72
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle1010
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store20
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods01
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling34
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud1414
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences11
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling70
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling110
Property and deception offencesArsonArson00
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property1022
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis10
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines11
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass40
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent00
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences00
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences01
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences11
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences10
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences47
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order24
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions32
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures00

Note: The data for murder and manslaughter refers to the number of recorded victims, not criminal incidents.

References

  • NSW Police public site
  • NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR).
  • Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Census QuickStats for all persons

Greater Capital City Statistical Area

Greater Sydney