Austinmer Crime Index

85

(100 is safest)

Safer than 85% of most Australia suburbs

Austinmer Crime Map

Austinmer crime map

Austinmer Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Austinmer
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 100, up 41% from 71 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Austinmer is in the 62nd percentile for safety, meaning 38% of NSW suburbs are safer than Austinmer and 62% of suburbs are more dangerous than Austinmer.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 71% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (4 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 increased by 233% (7 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 45% (9 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 increased by 250% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 58% (7 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Austinmer: An In-Depth Analysis

AU Crime Rate analyzed crime data from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research and found that crime rates in Austinmer are noticeably lower than the average compared to most Australia’s suburbs. In fact, it is considered safer than about 85% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in Austinmer are higher than approximately 38% of other suburbs in NSW. Consequently, the suburb has high scores for public safety.

Your chance of becoming a victim of a crime if you live here? It’s 1 in 55 based on the combined crime rate of offences against the person and property while the risk of becoming a victim of crime in New South Wales is at 1 in 20.

Discovering the full picture of Austinmer’s crime statistics is crucial, and delving into the details of its against the person and property crime data is the key. By doing so, we can uncover which type of crime is more prevalent, whether it be violent or property-related, and gain a deeper understanding of the crime rate in Austinmer. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

Austinmer Crime rate for crimes against the person is 184 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the NSW average rate is 1500. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in Austinmer was 1 in 544. The crimes against persons included in this analysis are homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion.

According to our data, the likelihood of an individual becoming a victim of property crime in Austinmer is 1 in 61, with a rate of 1616 incidents per 100,000 inhabitants. It is important to note that the average rate of property crime in NSW is 3158 incidents per 100,000 residents. The property crimes included in this analysis consist of 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.

Austinmer Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person5184
Property and deception offences441616
Drug offences19698
Public order and security offences6220
Justice procedures offences273
Other offences24881
Total1003672

Austinmer Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 544

In Austinmer

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Austinmer vs NSW

Austinmer population: 2723

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault26286473770
Sexual offences0146500179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment340910110501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault00
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences00
Domestic violence related assault00
Non-domestic violence related assault273

Austinmer Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 61

In Austinmer

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Austinmer vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Austinmer vs NSW, Australia

Austinmer population: 2723

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft2918002810652204
Burglary/Break and Enter1024967367306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property549136184602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft7257
Steal from motor vehicle9331
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling8294
Break and enter non-dwelling273

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Austinmer vs NSW

Drug Offences: Austinmer 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 possession1340323741667
Drug dealing and trafficking1762936247705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs11116371366
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: Austinmer vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct21732173212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences414664147179.54

Austinmer Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Austinmer vs NSW

Austinmer Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Austinmer in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Austinmer?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Austinmer is dealing, trafficking in cocaine.

What is the crime rate in Austinmer?

The overall crime rate in Austinmer, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 3672 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 Austinmer a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Austinmer total crime rate in 2021 was 3672. This means it’s 62% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Austinmer has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Austinmer safe at night?

33% of crimes in Austinmer occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Austinmer at night.

Total Crime Stats of Austinmer

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 assault70
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault02
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault40
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences05
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery60
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 harassment83
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft27
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle69
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling35
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud65
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences33
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling38
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling012
Property and deception offencesArsonArson00
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property125
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 amphetamines00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy01
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine017
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 cannabis01
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass21
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language01
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent00
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences34
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences10
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences69
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences115
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order11
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions10
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer01
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