Balgownie Crime Index

64

(100 is safest)

Safer than 64% of most Australia suburbs

Balgownie Crime Map

Balgownie crime map

Balgownie Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Balgownie
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 231, up 16% from 200 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Balgownie is in the 57th percentile for safety, meaning 43% of NSW suburbs are safer than Balgownie and 57% of suburbs are more dangerous than Balgownie.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 25% (6 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • There was no change in the number of sexual offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There were no homicide offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of burglary offences recorded in 2021 increased by 79% (11 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 5% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 increased by 25% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 18% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Balgownie: An In-Depth Analysis

Based on the latest crime statistics from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, AU Crime Rate’s analysis indicates that Balgownie is safer than only 64% of all suburbs across the nation, regardless of population size. This implies that Balgownie’s crime rate is below average to the majority of suburbs in Australia.

How does Balgownie perform compared to other suburbs of all population sizes in NSW? The crime rate in Balgownie is greater than that of roughly 43% of other suburbs in NSW, leading to high public safety scores.

As a resident of Balgownie, the likelihood of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 35 based on the combined crime rate of offences against the person and property. This is in contrast to the New South Wales average, where the chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 20.

To get a more comprehensive understanding of Balgownie’s crime statistics, it is essential to take a closer look at its against the person and property crime data. This examination is particularly critical because it enables us to determine whether violent crime, property crime, or both are the primary contributors to the total crime rate in Balgownie. By doing so, we can gain a more in-depth insight into the nature and extent of crime in Balgownie.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis has uncovered that the rate of crimes against the person in Balgownie is 791 per one hundred thousand inhabitants. By contrast, the statewide average for such crimes stands at 1500. This suggests that experiencing serious offences like homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, or extortion is 1 in 125 if you reside in Balgownie.

Our data reveals that the odds of becoming a victim of property crime in Balgownie are 1 in 50, with a rate of 1952 incidents per 100,000 residents. Keep in mind that the NSW average is 3158 incidents per 100,000 residents. The types of property crimes tracked in this analysis 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.

Balgownie Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person45791
Property and deception offences1111952
Drug offences22387
Public order and security offences10176
Justice procedures offences28492
Other offences15264
Total2314063

Balgownie Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 125

In Balgownie

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Balgownie vs NSW

Balgownie population: 5686

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault3062864528770
Sexual offences614650106179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping1203183
Blackmail and Extortion1127182
Intimidation, stalking and harassment640910106501
Other offences against the person118831823

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault235
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences470
Domestic violence related assault22387
Non-domestic violence related assault7123

Balgownie Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 50

In Balgownie

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Balgownie vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Balgownie vs NSW, Australia

Balgownie population: 5686

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft6618002811612204
Burglary/Break and Enter2524967440306
Arson237603546
Malicious damage to property1849136317602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft588
Steal from motor vehicle32563
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling16281
Break and enter non-dwelling9158

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Balgownie vs NSW

Drug Offences: Balgownie 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 possession203403235241667
Drug dealing and trafficking26293357705
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: Balgownie vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct21732135212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences814664141179.54

Balgownie Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Balgownie vs NSW

Balgownie Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Balgownie in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Balgownie?

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

What is the crime rate in Balgownie?

The overall crime rate in Balgownie, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 4063 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 Balgownie a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Balgownie total crime rate in 2021 was 4063. This means it’s 57% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Balgownie has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Balgownie safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of Balgownie

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 assault1822
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault67
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault42
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences215
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery214
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping01
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion01
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment116
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person01
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft45
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle2232
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store30
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods32
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling711
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person10
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud2115
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences21
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling1416
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling019
Property and deception offencesArsonArson12
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property2218
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine10
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics04
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis47
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines26
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs23
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines02
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 offences00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass22
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct10
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 offences68
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences10
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences11
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences914
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order716
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions1710
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer02
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures30

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