Austral Crime Index

50

(100 is safest)

Safer than 50% of most Australia suburbs

Austral Crime Map

Austral crime map

Austral Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Austral
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 284, up 11% from 255 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Austral is in the 56th percentile for safety, meaning 44% of NSW suburbs are safer than Austral and 56% of suburbs are more dangerous than Austral.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 17% (6 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 167% (5 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 39% (7 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 7% (8 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 decreased by 31% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 40% (8 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Austral: An In-Depth Analysis

According to AU Crime Rate’s analysis of the latest crime statistics from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, Austral is ranked safer than 50% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Austral crime rate is about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia.

In NSW, only about 44% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Austral. As a result, Austral has high scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of Austral, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 28 (based on the total crime rate of crimes against the person and property combined) while the New South Wales average is 1 in 20.

Let’s take a closer look at Austral’s crime statistics and see how it fares in terms of crimes against person and property crimes. This information is crucial because it can shed light on whether violent or property crimes or both, are the primary factors driving Austral’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Austral’s crime data and what they reveal about the suburb’s safety and security? Let’s dive in!

AU Crime Rate’s analysis reveals that against the person crime rate in Austral is 1055 per one hundred thousand inhabitants while the NSW average rate is 1500. So, one’s chances of becoming a victim of crimes against the person in Austral is 1 in 94. The crimes against the person included in this analysis are homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion.

From our analysis, we discovered that your odds of becoming a victim of a property crime if you live in Austral is 1 in 40. This is equal to a rate of 2447 per one hundred thousand residents compared to a rate of 3158 per 100,000 residents for NSW state. It’s worth mentioning that the property crimes tracked here 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.

Austral Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person721055
Property and deception offences1672447
Drug offences573
Public order and security offences688
Justice procedures offences15220
Other offences19278
Total2844162

Austral Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 94

In Austral

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Austral vs NSW

Austral population: 6824

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault4162864601770
Sexual offences814650117179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment2140910308501
Other offences against the person218832923

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault344
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences573
Domestic violence related assault25366
Non-domestic violence related assault15220

Austral Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 40

In Austral

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Austral vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Austral vs NSW, Australia

Austral population: 6824

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft10018002814652204
Burglary/Break and Enter2524967366306
Arson14376020546
Malicious damage to property2849136410602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft11161
Steal from motor vehicle19278
Steal from retail store459
Break and enter dwelling21308
Break and enter non-dwelling459

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Austral vs NSW

Drug Offences: Austral 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 possession034032041667
Drug dealing and trafficking36293447705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs21116291366
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: Austral vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct31732144212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences31466444179.54

Austral Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Austral vs NSW

Austral Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Austral in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Austral?

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

What is the crime rate in Austral?

The overall crime rate in Austral, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 4162 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 Austral a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Austral total crime rate in 2021 was 4162. This means it’s 56% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Austral has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Austral safe at night?

31% of crimes in Austral occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Austral at night.

Total Crime Stats of Austral

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 Police01
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault2225
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault1315
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault13
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences230
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery305
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 harassment1821
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person02
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft1611
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle1319
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store34
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods10
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling2625
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person10
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud3030
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences1811
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling1421
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling414
Property and deception offencesArsonArson1514
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property2028
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 cannabis30
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines00
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 cocaine02
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 cannabis22
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs01
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences30
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass02
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent01
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences43
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences25
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences1014
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order111
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions102
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer22
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