Batehaven Crime Index

12

(100 is safest)

Safer than 12% of most Australia suburbs

Batehaven Crime Map

Batehaven crime map

Batehaven Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Batehaven
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 241, up 12% from 215 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Batehaven is in the 15th percentile for safety, meaning 85% of NSW suburbs are safer than Batehaven and 15% of suburbs are more dangerous than Batehaven.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 6% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 150% (3 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 64% (7 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 13% (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 increased by 26% (6 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Batehaven: 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 Batehaven’s crime rate is considerably higher than the average across most suburbs in Australia, as it is ranked safer than only 12% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 85% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Batehaven. Therefore, Batehaven’s public safety metrics are low.

How risky is that? Living in Batehaven comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 11 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 Batehaven’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 Batehaven.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Batehaven crime statistics shows that there are 3298 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 Batehaven are 1 in 29.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Batehaven, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 18, equivalent to a rate of 5319 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.

Batehaven Crime Rates by Offences Division

Batehaven Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 29

In Batehaven

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Batehaven vs NSW

Batehaven population: 1880

NSW population: 8058541

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

Batehaven Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 18

In Batehaven

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Batehaven vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Batehaven vs NSW, Australia

Batehaven population: 1880

NSW population: 8058541

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

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Batehaven vs NSW

Drug Offences: Batehaven vs New South Wales

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: Batehaven vs NSW

Batehaven Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Batehaven vs NSW

Batehaven Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Batehaven in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Batehaven?

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

What is the crime rate in Batehaven?

The overall crime rate in Batehaven, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 12819 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 Batehaven a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Batehaven total crime rate in 2021 was 12819. This means it’s 15% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Batehaven has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Batehaven safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of Batehaven

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