Balgowlah Heights Crime Index

97

(100 is safest)

Safer than 97% of most Australia suburbs

Balgowlah Heights Crime Map

Balgowlah Heights crime map

Balgowlah Heights Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Balgowlah Heights
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 52, down 16% from 62 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Balgowlah Heights is in the 92nd percentile for safety, meaning 8% of NSW suburbs are safer than Balgowlah Heights and 92% of suburbs are more dangerous than Balgowlah Heights.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 75% (3 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 200% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 23% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 67% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Balgowlah Heights: 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 Balgowlah Heights’s crime rate is noticeably lower than the average compared to most Australia’s suburbs, as it is ranked safer than only 97% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 8% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Balgowlah Heights. Therefore, Balgowlah Heights’s public safety metrics are very high.

How risky is that? Living in Balgowlah Heights comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 106 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 Balgowlah Heights’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 Balgowlah Heights.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Balgowlah Heights crime statistics shows that there are 198 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 Balgowlah Heights are 1 in 504.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Balgowlah Heights, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 135, equivalent to a rate of 736 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.

Balgowlah Heights Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person7198
Property and deception offences26736
Drug offences385
Public order and security offences9255
Justice procedures offences00
Other offences7198
Total521472

Balgowlah Heights Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 504

In Balgowlah Heights

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in Balgowlah Heights vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Balgowlah Heights vs NSW

Balgowlah Heights population: 3533

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault0628640770
Sexual offences11465028179
Robbery117602822
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion1127282
Intimidation, stalking and harassment34091085501
Other offences against the person118832823

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault128
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences00
Domestic violence related assault00
Non-domestic violence related assault00

Balgowlah Heights Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 135

In Balgowlah Heights

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Balgowlah Heights vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Balgowlah Heights vs NSW, Australia

Balgowlah Heights population: 3533

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft171800284812204
Burglary/Break and Enter32496785306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property649136170602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft128
Steal from motor vehicle6170
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling128
Break and enter non-dwelling257

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Balgowlah Heights vs NSW

Drug Offences: Balgowlah Heights 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 possession3340328541667
Drug dealing and trafficking0629307705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
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: Balgowlah Heights vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct817321226212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences11466428179.54

Balgowlah Heights Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Balgowlah Heights vs NSW

Balgowlah Heights Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Balgowlah Heights in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Balgowlah Heights?

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

What is the crime rate in Balgowlah Heights?

The overall crime rate in Balgowlah Heights, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 1472 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 Balgowlah Heights a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Balgowlah Heights total crime rate in 2021 was 1472. This means it’s 92% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Balgowlah Heights has a very high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Balgowlah Heights safe at night?

41% of crimes in Balgowlah Heights occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Balgowlah Heights at night.

Total Crime Stats of Balgowlah Heights

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 assault10
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault00
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault01
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences410
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery70
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping00
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion01
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment43
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person01
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft31
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle96
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling10
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud710
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences20
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling11
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling012
Property and deception offencesArsonArson00
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property36
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine01
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis32
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 offences10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass17
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct01
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language00
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 offences90
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences01
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences136
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer00
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