Avondale Crime Index

33

(100 is safest)

Safer than 33% of most Australia suburbs

Avondale Crime Map

Avondale crime map

Avondale Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Avondale
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 119, up 14% from 104 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Avondale is in the 33rd percentile for safety, meaning 67% of NSW suburbs are safer than Avondale and 33% of suburbs are more dangerous than Avondale.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 186% (13 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 50% (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 42% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There was no change in the number of theft offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There were no robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There was no change in the number of motor vehicle theft offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 140% (14 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Avondale: 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 Avondale are quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs. In fact, it is considered safer than about 33% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in Avondale are higher than approximately 67% of other suburbs in NSW. Consequently, the suburb has moderate scores for public safety.

Your chance of becoming a victim of a crime if you live here? It’s 1 in 19 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 Avondale’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 Avondale. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

Avondale Crime rate for crimes against the person is 1820 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the NSW average rate is 1500. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in Avondale was 1 in 54. 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 Avondale is 1 in 31, with a rate of 3112 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.

Avondale Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person311820
Property and deception offences533112
Drug offences13763
Public order and security offences2117
Justice procedures offences9528
Other offences11646
Total1196988

Avondale Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 54

In Avondale

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Avondale vs NSW

Avondale population: 1703

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault20628641174770
Sexual offences314650176179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment440910235501
Other offences against the person4188323523

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault2117
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences159
Domestic violence related assault11646
Non-domestic violence related assault9528

Avondale Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 31

In Avondale

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Avondale vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Avondale vs NSW, Australia

Avondale population: 1703

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft1818002810572204
Burglary/Break and Enter724967411306
Arson4376023546
Malicious damage to property24491361409602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft3176
Steal from motor vehicle3176
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling6352
Break and enter non-dwelling159

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Avondale vs NSW

Drug Offences: Avondale 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 possession103403258741667
Drug dealing and trafficking0629307705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs11116591366
Other drug offences2584111772

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: Avondale 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 offences214664117179.54

Avondale Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Avondale vs NSW

Avondale Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Avondale in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Avondale?

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

What is the crime rate in Avondale?

The overall crime rate in Avondale, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 6988 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 Avondale a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Avondale total crime rate in 2021 was 6988. This means it’s 33% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Avondale has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Avondale safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of Avondale

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 Police10
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault311
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault39
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault22
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences08
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery41
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping10
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion00
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment84
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person04
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft33
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle23
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods32
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling52
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud48
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences10
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling96
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling311
Property and deception offencesArsonArson44
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property1024
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine10
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis42
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines54
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy01
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs03
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 cannabis01
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs10
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences02
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass30
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent00
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences72
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences00
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences711
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order55
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions64
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer20
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