Barrack Heights Crime Index

35

(100 is safest)

Safer than 35% of most Australia suburbs

Barrack Heights Crime Map

Barrack Heights crime map

Barrack Heights Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Barrack Heights
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 430, up 3% from 416 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Barrack Heights is in the 32nd percentile for safety, meaning 68% of NSW suburbs are safer than Barrack Heights and 32% of suburbs are more dangerous than Barrack Heights.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 4% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 35% (7 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 21% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 35% (29 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 increased by 200% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 23% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 15% (10 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Barrack 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 Barrack Heights’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 68% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Barrack Heights. Therefore, Barrack Heights’s public safety metrics are moderate.

How risky is that? Living in Barrack Heights 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 Barrack 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 Barrack Heights.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Barrack Heights crime statistics shows that there are 1500 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 Barrack Heights are 1 in 66.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Barrack Heights, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 30, equivalent to a rate of 3184 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.

Barrack Heights Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person901500
Property and deception offences1913184
Drug offences33550
Public order and security offences17283
Justice procedures offences46767
Other offences53883
Total4307168

Barrack Heights Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 66

In Barrack Heights

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Barrack Heights vs NSW

Barrack Heights population: 5999

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault5062864833770
Sexual offences1314650217179
Robbery217603322
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment2540910417501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault467
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences9150
Domestic violence related assault27450
Non-domestic violence related assault21350

Barrack Heights Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 30

In Barrack Heights

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Barrack Heights vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Barrack Heights vs NSW, Australia

Barrack Heights population: 5999

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft11218002818672204
Burglary/Break and Enter2324967383306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property5649136933602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft10167
Steal from motor vehicle34567
Steal from retail store8133
Break and enter dwelling20333
Break and enter non-dwelling350

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Barrack Heights vs NSW

Drug Offences: Barrack 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 possession233403238341667
Drug dealing and trafficking36293507705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs51116831366
Other drug offences258413372

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: Barrack Heights vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct817321133212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences914664150179.54

Barrack Heights Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Barrack Heights vs NSW

Barrack Heights Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Barrack Heights in 2021?

According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 0 murders in Barrack 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 Barrack 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 Barrack Heights is malicious damage to property.

What is the crime rate in Barrack Heights?

The overall crime rate in Barrack Heights, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 7168 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 Barrack Heights a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Barrack Heights total crime rate in 2021 was 7168. This means it’s 32% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Barrack Heights has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Barrack Heights safe at night?

39% of crimes in Barrack Heights occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Barrack Heights at night.

Total Crime Stats of Barrack 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 Police22
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault3527
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault1121
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault144
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences639
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery239
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 harassment4925
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person20
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft1310
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle1334
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store28
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods48
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling1810
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person10
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft10
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud2339
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences83
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling1820
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling113
Property and deception offencesArsonArson50
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property6656
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine11
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics41
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis99
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines511
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs71
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 amphetamines03
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis15
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences62
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass104
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language01
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent23
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences149
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences11
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences12
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences1350
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order2321
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions2420
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer32
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