Beechwood Crime Index

72

(100 is safest)

Safer than 72% of most Australia suburbs

Beechwood Crime Map

Beechwood crime map

Beechwood Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Beechwood
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 16, down 24% from 21 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Beechwood is in the 89th percentile for safety, meaning 11% of NSW suburbs are safer than Beechwood and 89% of suburbs are more dangerous than Beechwood.
  • There was no change in the number of assault offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (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% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There was no change in the number of theft offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There were no robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no motor vehicle theft offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • 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 Beechwood: 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 Beechwood’s crime rate is below average to the majority of suburbs in Australia, as it is ranked safer than only 72% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 11% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Beechwood. Therefore, Beechwood’s public safety metrics are very high.

How risky is that? Living in Beechwood comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 75 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 Beechwood’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 Beechwood.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Beechwood crime statistics shows that there are 763 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 Beechwood are 1 in 130.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Beechwood, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 182, equivalent to a rate of 545 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.

Beechwood Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person7763
Property and deception offences5545
Drug offences1109
Public order and security offences1109
Justice procedures offences2218
Other offences00
Total161745

Beechwood Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 130

In Beechwood

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Beechwood vs NSW

Beechwood population: 917

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault262864218770
Sexual offences214650218179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment340910327501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault2218
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences00
Domestic violence related assault2218
Non-domestic violence related assault00

Beechwood Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 182

In Beechwood

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Beechwood vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Beechwood vs NSW, Australia

Beechwood population: 917

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft31800283272204
Burglary/Break and Enter0249670306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property249136218602

An overview of the major property and deception offences, including Beechwood 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 Beechwood vs NSW

Drug Offences: Beechwood 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 possession034032041667
Drug dealing and trafficking0629307705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs111161091366
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: Beechwood 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 offences114664109179.54

Beechwood Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Beechwood vs NSW

Beechwood Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Beechwood in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Beechwood?

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

What is the crime rate in Beechwood?

The overall crime rate in Beechwood, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 1745 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 Beechwood a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Beechwood total crime rate in 2021 was 1745. This means it’s 89% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Beechwood has a very high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Beechwood safe at night?

43% of crimes in Beechwood occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Beechwood at night.

Total Crime Stats of Beechwood

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 assault22
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault00
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault02
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences12
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery00
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 harassment23
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft30
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling01
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud02
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences00
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling10
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling010
Property and deception offencesArsonArson00
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property22
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis00
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 drugs00
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 cannabis01
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent00
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences11
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences10
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences20
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order41
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions11
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer00
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