Bemboka Crime Index

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(100 is safest)

Safer than 34% of most Australia suburbs

Bemboka Crime Map

Bemboka crime map

Bemboka Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Bemboka
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 27, down 36% from 42 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Bemboka is in the 52nd percentile for safety, meaning 48% of NSW suburbs are safer than Bemboka and 52% of suburbs are more dangerous than Bemboka.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 67% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 200% (2 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 63% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 60% (6 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 decreased by 100% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no motor vehicle theft offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 50% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Bemboka: 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 Bemboka’s crime rate is quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs, as it is ranked safer than only 34% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 48% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Bemboka. Therefore, Bemboka’s public safety metrics are high.

How risky is that? Living in Bemboka comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 25 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 Bemboka’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 Bemboka.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Bemboka crime statistics shows that there are 2200 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 Bemboka are 1 in 44.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Bemboka, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 58, equivalent to a rate of 1692 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.

Bemboka Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person132200
Property and deception offences101692
Drug offences1169
Public order and security offences1169
Justice procedures offences1169
Other offences1169
Total274569

Bemboka Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 44

In Bemboka

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Bemboka vs NSW

Bemboka population: 591

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault562864846770
Sexual offences314650508179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment440910677501
Other offences against the person1188316923

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault3508
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences00
Domestic violence related assault4677
Non-domestic violence related assault1169

Bemboka Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 58

In Bemboka

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Bemboka vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Bemboka vs NSW, Australia

Bemboka population: 591

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft41800286772204
Burglary/Break and Enter324967508306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property349136508602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft00
Steal from motor vehicle00
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling1169
Break and enter non-dwelling2338

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Bemboka vs NSW

Drug Offences: Bemboka 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 possession13403216941667
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: Bemboka 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 offences114664169179.54

Bemboka Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Bemboka vs NSW

Bemboka Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Bemboka in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Bemboka?

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

What is the crime rate in Bemboka?

The overall crime rate in Bemboka, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 4569 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 Bemboka a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Bemboka total crime rate in 2021 was 4569. This means it’s 52% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Bemboka has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Bemboka safe at night?

32% of crimes in Bemboka occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Bemboka at night.

Total Crime Stats of Bemboka

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 assault04
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault31
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault03
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences13
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery10
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 harassment44
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person11
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft20
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle40
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling20
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud13
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences11
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling51
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling312
Property and deception offencesArsonArson10
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property63
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 cannabis10
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines01
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 cannabis00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct10
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 offences11
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences00
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences21
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order11
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer10
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