Birchgrove Crime Index

91

(100 is safest)

Safer than 91% of most Australia suburbs

Birchgrove Crime Map

Birchgrove crime map

Birchgrove Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Birchgrove
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 71, down 32% from 105 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Birchgrove is in the 83rd percentile for safety, meaning 17% of NSW suburbs are safer than Birchgrove and 83% of suburbs are more dangerous than Birchgrove.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 38% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased 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 increased by 25% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 46% (20 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% (1 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 54% (7 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Birchgrove: An In-Depth Analysis

Based on the latest crime statistics from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, AU Crime Rate’s analysis indicates that Birchgrove is safer than only 91% of all suburbs across the nation, regardless of population size. This implies that Birchgrove’s crime rate is noticeably lower than the average compared to most Australia’s suburbs.

How does Birchgrove perform compared to other suburbs of all population sizes in NSW? The crime rate in Birchgrove is greater than that of roughly 17% of other suburbs in NSW, leading to very high public safety scores.

As a resident of Birchgrove, the likelihood of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 70 based on the combined crime rate of offences against the person and property. This is in contrast to the New South Wales average, where the chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 20.

To get a more comprehensive understanding of Birchgrove’s crime statistics, it is essential to take a closer look at its against the person and property crime data. This examination is particularly critical because it enables us to determine whether violent crime, property crime, or both are the primary contributors to the total crime rate in Birchgrove. By doing so, we can gain a more in-depth insight into the nature and extent of crime in Birchgrove.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis has uncovered that the rate of crimes against the person in Birchgrove is 312 per one hundred thousand inhabitants. By contrast, the statewide average for such crimes stands at 1500. This suggests that experiencing serious offences like homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, or extortion is 1 in 319 if you reside in Birchgrove.

Our data reveals that the odds of becoming a victim of property crime in Birchgrove are 1 in 91, with a rate of 1092 incidents per 100,000 residents. Keep in mind that the NSW average is 3158 incidents per 100,000 residents. The types of property crimes tracked in this analysis include theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property.

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.

Birchgrove Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person10312
Property and deception offences351092
Drug offences131
Public order and security offences4125
Justice procedures offences5156
Other offences16499
Total712216

Birchgrove Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 319

In Birchgrove

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Birchgrove vs NSW

Birchgrove population: 3204

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault562864156770
Sexual offences0146500179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment540910156501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault00
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences00
Domestic violence related assault262
Non-domestic violence related assault394

Birchgrove Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 91

In Birchgrove

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Birchgrove vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Birchgrove vs NSW, Australia

Birchgrove population: 3204

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft241800287492204
Burglary/Break and Enter524967156306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property649136187602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft00
Steal from motor vehicle13406
Steal from retail store131
Break and enter dwelling262
Break and enter non-dwelling394

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Birchgrove vs NSW

Drug Offences: Birchgrove 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 possession1340323141667
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: Birchgrove vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct417321125212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences0146640179.54

Birchgrove Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Birchgrove vs NSW

Birchgrove Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Birchgrove in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Birchgrove?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Birchgrove is steal from motor vehicle.

What is the crime rate in Birchgrove?

The overall crime rate in Birchgrove, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 2216 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 Birchgrove a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Birchgrove total crime rate in 2021 was 2216. This means it’s 83% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Birchgrove has a very high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Birchgrove safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of Birchgrove

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 assault62
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault23
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault10
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences06
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery150
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 harassment55
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft10
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle713
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store01
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling103
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud156
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences111
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling42
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling013
Property and deception offencesArsonArson00
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property136
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 conductTrespass23
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct11
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 offences00
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences01
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences10
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences1415
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order53
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions52
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