Barham Crime Index

35

(100 is safest)

Safer than 35% of most Australia suburbs

Barham Crime Map

Barham crime map

Barham Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Barham
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 119, down 42% from 206 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Barham is in the 30th percentile for safety, meaning 70% of NSW suburbs are safer than Barham and 30% of suburbs are more dangerous than Barham.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 63% (5 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 20% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 140% (14 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 increased by 500% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • 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 Barham: 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 Barham’s crime rate is quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs, as it is ranked safer than only 35% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 70% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Barham. Therefore, Barham’s public safety metrics are moderate.

How risky is that? Living in Barham comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 20 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 Barham’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 Barham.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Barham crime statistics shows that there are 2043 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 Barham are 1 in 48.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Barham, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 37, equivalent to a rate of 2618 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.

Barham Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person322043
Property and deception offences412618
Drug offences5319
Public order and security offences13830
Justice procedures offences13830
Other offences15958
Total1197599

Barham Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 48

In Barham

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Barham vs NSW

Barham population: 1566

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault1362864830770
Sexual offences11465064179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping1203643
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment1440910894501
Other offences against the person3188319223

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault00
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences164
Domestic violence related assault8511
Non-domestic violence related assault4255

Barham Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 37

In Barham

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Barham vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Barham vs NSW, Australia

Barham population: 1566

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft2418002815332204
Burglary/Break and Enter624967383306
Arson137606446
Malicious damage to property1049136639602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft5319
Steal from motor vehicle00
Steal from retail store5319
Break and enter dwelling3192
Break and enter non-dwelling3192

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Barham vs NSW

Drug Offences: Barham 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 possession43403225541667
Drug dealing and trafficking0629307705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences158416472

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: Barham vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct217321128212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences1114664702179.54

Barham Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Barham vs NSW

Barham Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Barham in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Barham?

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

What is the crime rate in Barham?

The overall crime rate in Barham, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 7599 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 Barham a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Barham total crime rate in 2021 was 7599. This means it’s 30% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Barham has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Barham safe at night?

47% of crimes in Barham occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Barham at night.

Total Crime Stats of Barham

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 assault38
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault54
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault10
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences01
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery21
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping01
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion00
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment414
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person53
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft05
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store05
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods21
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling27
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft01
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud21
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences44
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling13
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling413
Property and deception offencesArsonArson01
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property1010
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics10
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis93
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines20
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy20
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs31
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 cannabis20
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences11
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass21
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent01
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences311
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences17
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences1218
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order59
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions73
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer31
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