Balcolyn Crime Index

67

(100 is safest)

Safer than 67% of most Australia suburbs

Balcolyn Crime Map

Balcolyn crime map

Balcolyn Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Balcolyn
  • There was no change in the number of criminal incidents recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • Balcolyn is in the 66th percentile for safety, meaning 34% of NSW suburbs are safer than Balcolyn and 66% of suburbs are more dangerous than Balcolyn.
  • There was no change in the number of assault offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (2 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 40% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 140% (7 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • 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.
  • There was no change in the number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.

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Crime in Balcolyn: 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, Balcolyn is ranked safer than 67% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Balcolyn crime rate is below average to the majority of suburbs in Australia.

In NSW, only about 34% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Balcolyn. As a result, Balcolyn has high scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of Balcolyn, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 38 (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 Balcolyn’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 Balcolyn’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Balcolyn’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 Balcolyn is 899 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 Balcolyn is 1 in 110. 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 Balcolyn is 1 in 58. This is equal to a rate of 1698 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.

Balcolyn Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person9899
Property and deception offences171698
Drug offences1100
Public order and security offences2200
Justice procedures offences3300
Other offences2200
Total343397

Balcolyn Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 110

In Balcolyn

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Balcolyn vs NSW

Balcolyn population: 1001

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault462864400770
Sexual offences0146500179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment540910500501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault00
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences00
Domestic violence related assault4400
Non-domestic violence related assault00

Balcolyn Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 58

In Balcolyn

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Balcolyn vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Balcolyn vs NSW, Australia

Balcolyn population: 1001

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft1218002811992204
Burglary/Break and Enter324967300306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property249136200602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft2200
Steal from motor vehicle2200
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling3300
Break and enter non-dwelling00

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Balcolyn vs NSW

Drug Offences: Balcolyn 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 trafficking0629307705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences1584110072

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: Balcolyn vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct117321100212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences114664100179.54

Balcolyn Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Balcolyn vs NSW

Balcolyn Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Balcolyn in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Balcolyn?

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

What is the crime rate in Balcolyn?

The overall crime rate in Balcolyn, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 3397 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 Balcolyn a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Balcolyn total crime rate in 2021 was 3397. This means it’s 66% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Balcolyn has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Balcolyn safe at night?

35% of crimes in Balcolyn occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Balcolyn at night.

Total Crime Stats of Balcolyn

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 assault14
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault30
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault20
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences04
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery20
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 harassment65
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft22
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle02
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud24
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences14
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling53
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling010
Property and deception offencesArsonArson00
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property22
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 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 offences11
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass11
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 offences01
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences00
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences10
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences12
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order21
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions01
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures01

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