Auburn Crime Index

55

(100 is safest)

Safer than 55% of most Australia suburbs

Auburn Crime Map

Auburn crime map

Auburn Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Auburn
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 3344, up 34% from 2490 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Auburn is in the 26th percentile for safety, meaning 74% of NSW suburbs are safer than Auburn and 26% of suburbs are more dangerous than Auburn.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 6% (17 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • There was no change in the number of sexual offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of homicide offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of burglary offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 31% (22 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 21% (142 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 65% (13 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 47% (38 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 1% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

Thinking of moving to Auburn?

Experience the ease of moving with Muval, the ‘Uber for removals,’ backed by over 35,000 successful moves. Tap into Australia’s largest network of verified removalists nationwide. Compare prices & reviews, book, and move smoothly with Muval now!

Crime in Auburn: An In-Depth Analysis

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of recent crime data from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) reveals that Auburn’s crime rate is about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia, as it is ranked safer than only 55% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 74% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Auburn. Therefore, Auburn’s public safety metrics are moderate.

How risky is that? Living in Auburn comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 30 of becoming a victim of crime, considering the total rate of crimes against the person and property. In contrast, the average chance of falling victim to crime in New South Wales stands at 1 in 20.

To better understand Auburn’s overall crime rate, it is essential to examine its performance in crimes against the person and property crimes separately. This approach can provide further insight into whether violent crimes, property crimes, or both, are the primary drivers of the general crime rate in Auburn.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Auburn crime statistics shows that there are 1323 incidents against the person per 100,000 inhabitants in a standard year, compared to the NSW average rate of 1500. As a result, the chances of becoming a victim of crimes such as homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion in Auburn are 1 in 75.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Auburn, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 52, equivalent to a rate of 1900 per 100,000 residents. As a reference, the property crime rate for every 100,000 residents in NSW is 3158.

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.

Auburn Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person5201323
Property and deception offences7471900
Drug offences4741206
Public order and security offences97247
Justice procedures offences4551157
Other offences10512674
Total33448507

Auburn Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 75

In Auburn

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Auburn vs NSW

Auburn population: 39310

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide17231
Assault27862864707770
Sexual offences391465099179
Robbery717601822
Abduction and kidnapping120333
Blackmail and Extortion112732
Intimidation, stalking and harassment18940910481501
Other offences against the person418831023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault1538
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences2461
Domestic violence related assault127323
Non-domestic violence related assault142361

Auburn Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 52

In Auburn

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Auburn vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Auburn vs NSW, Australia

Auburn population: 39310

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft54418002813842204
Burglary/Break and Enter4824967122306
Arson737601846
Malicious damage to property14849136376602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft43109
Steal from motor vehicle90229
Steal from retail store41104
Break and enter dwelling40102
Break and enter non-dwelling820

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Auburn vs NSW

Drug Offences: Auburn 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 possession41934032106641667
Drug dealing and trafficking166293417705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs61116151366
Other drug offences3358418472

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: Auburn vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct4017321102212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences5714664145179.54

Auburn Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Auburn vs NSW

Auburn Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Auburn in 2021?

According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 0 murders in Auburn in 2021. The number of homicides (which includes murders, attempted murder, murder conspiracy, and manslaughters) was 1.

What’s the most common crime in Auburn?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Auburn is breach bail conditions.

What is the crime rate in Auburn?

The overall crime rate in Auburn, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 8507 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 Auburn a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Auburn total crime rate in 2021 was 8507. This means it’s 26% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Auburn has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Auburn safe at night?

36% of crimes in Auburn occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Auburn at night.

Total Crime Stats of Auburn

DivisionSubdivisionOffence typeYear (2020)Year (2021)
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder10
Crimes against the personHomicideAttempted murder21
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder accessory, conspiracy00
Crimes against the personHomicideManslaughter00
Crimes against the personAssaultAssault Police79
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault169127
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault119142
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault1715
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences22251
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery28024
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping11
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion01
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment146189
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person74
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft8143
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle10190
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store4141
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods2625
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling4540
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person85
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud280251
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences10449
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling5640
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling1418
Property and deception offencesArsonArson47
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property146148
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine89
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics06
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis287345
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines1927
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy03
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs1529
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine11
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis710
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines11
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs81
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis46
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs23
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences2033
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass1425
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct168
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language64
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent73
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences5757
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences01
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences2054
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences42
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences183355
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences74639
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order4555
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions256349
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear12
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer1233
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures516

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