Bangor Crime Index

96

(100 is safest)

Safer than 96% of most Australia suburbs

Bangor Crime Map

Bangor crime map

Bangor Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Bangor
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 100, down 23% from 130 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Bangor is in the 88th percentile for safety, meaning 12% of NSW suburbs are safer than Bangor and 88% of suburbs are more dangerous than Bangor.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 23% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 33% (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 100% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 21% (6 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no motor vehicle theft offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 36% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Bangor: 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 Bangor are noticeably lower than the average compared to most Australia’s suburbs. In fact, it is considered safer than about 96% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in Bangor are higher than approximately 12% of other suburbs in NSW. Consequently, the suburb has very high scores for public safety.

Your chance of becoming a victim of a crime if you live here? It’s 1 in 88 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 Bangor’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 Bangor. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

Bangor Crime rate for crimes against the person is 433 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the NSW average rate is 1500. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in Bangor was 1 in 230. 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 Bangor is 1 in 145, with a rate of 686 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.

Bangor Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person24433
Property and deception offences38686
Drug offences8144
Public order and security offences590
Justice procedures offences10181
Other offences15271
Total1001806

Bangor Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 230

In Bangor

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Bangor vs NSW

Bangor population: 5538

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault1062864181770
Sexual offences21465036179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment1240910217501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault118
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences118
Domestic violence related assault472
Non-domestic violence related assault590

Bangor Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 145

In Bangor

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Bangor vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Bangor vs NSW, Australia

Bangor population: 5538

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft231800284152204
Burglary/Break and Enter0249670306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property1549136271602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft00
Steal from motor vehicle00
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling00
Break and enter non-dwelling00

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Bangor vs NSW

Drug Offences: Bangor 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 possession63403210841667
Drug dealing and trafficking0629307705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences258413672

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: Bangor 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 offences51466490179.54

Bangor Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Bangor vs NSW

Bangor Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Bangor in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Bangor?

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

What is the crime rate in Bangor?

The overall crime rate in Bangor, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 1806 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 Bangor a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Bangor total crime rate in 2021 was 1806. This means it’s 88% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Bangor has a very high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Bangor safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of Bangor

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 assault94
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault45
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault01
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences317
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery211
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 harassment2312
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person10
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle30
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store10
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods21
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling03
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud2117
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences22
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling10
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling110
Property and deception offencesArsonArson00
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property1115
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine51
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis44
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines10
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy01
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs60
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 amphetamines00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy10
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 offences02
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass40
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent10
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences35
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences109
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences36
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order28
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions31
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer11
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