Barooga Crime Index

63

(100 is safest)

Safer than 63% of most Australia suburbs

Barooga Crime Map

Barooga crime map

Barooga Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Barooga
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 81, down 43% from 141 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Barooga is in the 55th percentile for safety, meaning 45% of NSW suburbs are safer than Barooga and 55% of suburbs are more dangerous than Barooga.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 25% (2 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 increased by 250% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 38% (6 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.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 46% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Barooga: 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 Barooga are below average to the majority of suburbs in Australia. In fact, it is considered safer than about 63% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in Barooga are higher than approximately 45% of other suburbs in NSW. Consequently, the suburb has high scores for public safety.

Your chance of becoming a victim of a crime if you live here? It’s 1 in 34 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 Barooga’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 Barooga. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

Barooga Crime rate for crimes against the person is 958 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the NSW average rate is 1500. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in Barooga was 1 in 103. 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 Barooga is 1 in 53, with a rate of 1863 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.

Barooga Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person18958
Property and deception offences351863
Drug offences153
Public order and security offences6319
Justice procedures offences10532
Other offences11585
Total814311

Barooga Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 103

In Barooga

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Barooga vs NSW

Barooga population: 1879

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault1062864532770
Sexual offences214650106179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment640910319501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault153
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences153
Domestic violence related assault3160
Non-domestic violence related assault7373

Barooga Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 53

In Barooga

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Barooga vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Barooga vs NSW, Australia

Barooga population: 1879

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft2218002811712204
Burglary/Break and Enter724967373306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property649136319602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft2106
Steal from motor vehicle11585
Steal from retail store153
Break and enter dwelling5266
Break and enter non-dwelling2106

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Barooga vs NSW

Drug Offences: Barooga 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 possession1340325341667
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: Barooga vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct217321106212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences414664213179.54

Barooga Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Barooga vs NSW

Barooga Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Barooga in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Barooga?

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

What is the crime rate in Barooga?

The overall crime rate in Barooga, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 4311 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 Barooga a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Barooga total crime rate in 2021 was 4311. This means it’s 55% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Barooga has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Barooga safe at night?

42% of crimes in Barooga occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Barooga at night.

Total Crime Stats of Barooga

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 assault23
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault67
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault21
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences12
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery41
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 harassment46
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person10
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft22
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle311
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store01
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods10
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling23
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud42
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences43
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling25
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling012
Property and deception offencesArsonArson20
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property116
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine10
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis21
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 drugs10
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 conductTrespass11
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct11
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 offences14
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences10
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences48
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences753
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order42
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions25
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures03

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