Bidwill Crime Index

8

(100 is safest)

Safer than 8% of most Australia suburbs

Bidwill Crime Map

Bidwill crime map

Bidwill Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Bidwill
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 804, up 13% from 713 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Bidwill is in the 8th percentile for safety, meaning 92% of NSW suburbs are safer than Bidwill and 8% of suburbs are more dangerous than Bidwill.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 9% (11 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 11% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of homicide offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of burglary offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 20% (8 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 3% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 increased by 29% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 increased by 50% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 11% (9 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Bidwill: 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 Bidwill’s crime rate is considerably higher than the average across most suburbs in Australia, as it is ranked safer than only 8% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 92% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Bidwill. Therefore, Bidwill’s public safety metrics are low.

How risky is that? Living in Bidwill comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 8 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 Bidwill’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 Bidwill.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Bidwill crime statistics shows that there are 5070 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 Bidwill are 1 in 19.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Bidwill, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 17, equivalent to a rate of 5475 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.

Bidwill Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person2135070
Property and deception offences2305475
Drug offences691642
Public order and security offences541285
Justice procedures offences1032452
Other offences1353214
Total80419138

Bidwill Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 19

In Bidwill

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Bidwill vs NSW

Bidwill population: 4201

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault107628642547770
Sexual offences3114650738179
Robbery9176021422
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment66409101571501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault13309
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences18428
Domestic violence related assault631500
Non-domestic violence related assault41976

Bidwill Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 17

In Bidwill

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Bidwill vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Bidwill vs NSW, Australia

Bidwill population: 4201

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft9618002822852204
Burglary/Break and Enter3324967786306
Arson7376016746
Malicious damage to property94491362238602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft15357
Steal from motor vehicle10238
Steal from retail store371
Break and enter dwelling29690
Break and enter non-dwelling495

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Bidwill vs NSW

Drug Offences: Bidwill 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 possession5534032130941667
Drug dealing and trafficking1062932387705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs11116241366
Other drug offences358417172

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: Bidwill vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct1917321452212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences3514664833179.54

Bidwill Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Bidwill vs NSW

Bidwill Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Bidwill in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Bidwill?

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

What is the crime rate in Bidwill?

The overall crime rate in Bidwill, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 19138 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 Bidwill a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Bidwill total crime rate in 2021 was 19138. This means it’s 8% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Bidwill has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Bidwill safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of Bidwill

DivisionSubdivisionOffence typeYear (2020)Year (2021)
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder10
Crimes against the personHomicideAttempted murder00
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder accessory, conspiracy00
Crimes against the personHomicideManslaughter00
Crimes against the personAssaultAssault Police33
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault7263
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault4341
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault1413
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences2128
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery2318
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping10
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion00
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment7766
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person10
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft1015
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle1210
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store33
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods1318
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling2612
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person32
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud2328
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences38
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling3629
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling514
Property and deception offencesArsonArson77
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property8594
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine23
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics01
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis2537
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines109
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy11
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs54
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis03
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines27
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 offences43
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass1211
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct12
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language13
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent73
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences3435
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences22
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences60
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences10
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences27133
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody12
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order5744
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions3645
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer1011
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures21

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