Bobs Farm Crime Index
46
(100 is safest)
Safer than 46% of most Australia suburbs
Bobs Farm Crime Map
Bobs Farm Crime Statistics at a Glance
The chart below shows the 60-month trend of the number of offences that occurred in Bobs Farm.
- The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 33, up 38% from 24 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
- Bobs Farm is in the 48th percentile for safety, meaning 52% of NSW suburbs are safer than Bobs Farm and 48% of suburbs are more dangerous than Bobs Farm.
- The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (2 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 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
- The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 13% (1 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 67% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
- The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
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Crime in Bobs Farm: 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 Bobs Farm’s crime rate is about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia, as it is ranked safer than only 46% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.
Approximately 52% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Bobs Farm. Therefore, Bobs Farm’s public safety metrics are moderate.
How risky is that? Living in Bobs Farm comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 34 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 Bobs Farm’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 Bobs Farm.
AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Bobs Farm crime statistics shows that there are 906 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 Bobs Farm are 1 in 109.
Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Bobs Farm, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 50, equivalent to a rate of 1964 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.
Bobs Farm Crime Rates by Offences Division
| Division | Number of Crimes | Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents) |
|---|---|---|
| Crimes against the person | 6 | 906 |
| Property and deception offences | 13 | 1964 |
| Drug offences | 6 | 906 |
| Public order and security offences | 3 | 453 |
| Justice procedures offences | 0 | 0 |
| Other offences | 5 | 755 |
| Total | 33 | 4985 |
Bobs Farm Crimes Against the Person
My Chances of Becoming a Victim of a Crime Against the Person
1 in 109
In Bobs Farm
1 in 65
In NSW
Crimes Against the Person Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes Against the Person: Bobs Farm vs NSW
Bobs Farm population: 662
NSW population: 8058541
| Crimes | Total Criminal Incidents | NSW Total Criminal Incidents | Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents) | NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 0 | 72 | 0 | 1 |
| Assault | 4 | 62864 | 604 | 770 |
| Sexual offences | 0 | 14650 | 0 | 179 |
| Robbery | 0 | 1760 | 0 | 22 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 0 | 203 | 0 | 3 |
| Blackmail and Extortion | 0 | 127 | 0 | 2 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 2 | 40910 | 302 | 501 |
| Other offences against the person | 0 | 1883 | 0 | 23 |
Here is a breakdown of the major crimes against the person (violent crimes) including the number of offences and Bobs Farm crime rates for the selected offences.
| Crimes | No. of offences | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Murder | 0 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 0 | 0 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 0 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 3 | 453 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 151 |
Bobs Farm Property and Deception Offences
My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences
1 in 50
In Bobs Farm
1 in 30
In NSW
Property and Deception Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)
Property and Deception Offences: Bobs Farm vs NSW, Australia
Bobs Farm population: 662
NSW population: 8058541
| Crimes | Total Criminal Incidents | NSW Total Criminal Incidents | Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents) | NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theft | 9 | 180028 | 1360 | 2204 |
| Burglary/Break and Enter | 2 | 24967 | 302 | 306 |
| Arson | 0 | 3760 | 0 | 46 |
| Malicious damage to property | 2 | 49136 | 302 | 602 |
An overview of the major property and deception offences, including Bobs Farm crime statistics for each offence type.
| Crimes | No. of offences | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 151 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 0 | 0 |
| Steal from retail store | 0 | 0 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 151 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 151 |
Drug Offences
Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)
Drug Offences: Bobs Farm vs New South Wales
| Crimes | Total Criminal Incidents | NSW Total Criminal Incidents | Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents) | NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drug use and possession | 3 | 34032 | 453 | 41667 |
| Drug dealing and trafficking | 1 | 6293 | 151 | 7705 |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs | 2 | 1116 | 302 | 1366 |
| Other drug offences | 0 | 5841 | 0 | 72 |
Public Order and Security Offences
Public Order and Security Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)
Public Order and Security Offences: Bobs Farm vs NSW
| Crimes | Total Criminal Incidents | NSW Total Criminal Incidents | Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents) | NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Disorderly conduct | 0 | 17321 | 0 | 212.07 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 3 | 14664 | 453 | 179.54 |
Bobs Farm Crimes per Square KM
Bobs Farm Crime FAQs
How many murders were in Bobs Farm in 2021?
According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 0 murders in Bobs Farm in 2021. The number of homicides (which includes murders, attempted murder, murder conspiracy, and manslaughters) was 0.
What’s the most common crime in Bobs Farm?
According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Bobs Farm is receiving or handling stolen goods.
What is the crime rate in Bobs Farm?
The overall crime rate in Bobs Farm, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 4985 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 Bobs Farm a safe place to live in?
NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Bobs Farm total crime rate in 2021 was 4985. This means it’s 48% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Bobs Farm has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.
Is Bobs Farm safe at night?
39% of crimes in Bobs Farm occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Bobs Farm at night.
Total Crime Stats of Bobs Farm
| Division | Subdivision | Offence type | Year (2020) | Year (2021) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes against the person | Homicide | Murder | 0 | 0 |
| Crimes against the person | Homicide | Attempted murder | 0 | 0 |
| Crimes against the person | Homicide | Murder accessory, conspiracy | 0 | 0 |
| Crimes against the person | Homicide | Manslaughter | 0 | 0 |
| Crimes against the person | Assault | Assault Police | 0 | 0 |
| Crimes against the person | Assault | Domestic violence related assault | 0 | 3 |
| Crimes against the person | Assault | Non-domestic violence related assault | 2 | 1 |
| Crimes against the person | Sexual offencens | Sexual assault | 0 | 0 |
| Crimes against the person | Sexual offencens | Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 2 |
| Crimes against the person | Robbery | Robbery | 2 | 0 |
| Crimes against the person | Abduction and kidnapping | Abduction and kidnapping | 0 | 0 |
| Crimes against the person | Blackmail and extortion | Blackmail and extortion | 0 | 0 |
| Crimes against the person | Intimidation, stalking and harassment | Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 7 | 2 |
| Crimes against the person | Other offences against the person | Other offences against the person | 0 | 0 |
| Property and deception offences | Theft | Motor vehicle theft | 3 | 1 |
| Property and deception offences | Theft | Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 0 |
| Property and deception offences | Theft | Steal from retail store | 0 | 0 |
| Property and deception offences | Theft | Receiving or handling stolen goods | 0 | 3 |
| Property and deception offences | Theft | Steal from dwelling | 0 | 0 |
| Property and deception offences | Theft | Steal from person | 0 | 0 |
| Property and deception offences | Theft | Stock theft | 0 | 0 |
| Property and deception offences | Theft | Fraud | 2 | 2 |
| Property and deception offences | Theft | Other theft offences | 2 | 3 |
| Property and deception offences | Burglary/Break and enter | Break and enter dwelling | 0 | 1 |
| Property and deception offences | Burglary/Break and enter | Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 11 |
| Property and deception offences | Arson | Arson | 2 | 0 |
| Property and deception offences | Malicious damage to property | Malicious damage to property | 1 | 2 |
| Drug offences | Drug use and possession | Possession and/or use of cocaine | 0 | 0 |
| Drug offences | Drug use and possession | Possession and/or use of narcotics | 0 | 0 |
| Drug offences | Drug use and possession | Possession and/or use of cannabis | 0 | 2 |
| Drug offences | Drug use and possession | Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 0 | 1 |
| Drug offences | Drug use and possession | Possession and/or use of ecstasy | 0 | 0 |
| Drug offences | Drug use and possession | Possession and/or use of other drugs | 0 | 0 |
| Drug offences | Drug dealing and trafficking | Dealing, trafficking in cocaine | 0 | 0 |
| Drug offences | Drug dealing and trafficking | Dealing, trafficking in narcotics | 0 | 0 |
| Drug offences | Drug dealing and trafficking | Dealing, trafficking in cannabis | 0 | 1 |
| Drug offences | Drug dealing and trafficking | Dealing, trafficking in amphetamines | 0 | 0 |
| Drug offences | Drug dealing and trafficking | Dealing, trafficking in ecstasy | 0 | 0 |
| Drug offences | Drug dealing and trafficking | Dealing, trafficking in other drugs | 0 | 0 |
| Drug offences | Cultivate or manufacture drugs | Cultivating cannabis | 0 | 2 |
| Drug offences | Cultivate or manufacture drugs | Manufacture drug | 0 | 0 |
| Drug offences | Drug dealing and trafficking | Importing drugs | 0 | 0 |
| Drug offences | Other drug offences | Other drug offences | 0 | 0 |
| Public order and security offences | Disorderly conduct | Trespass | 0 | 0 |
| Public order and security offences | Disorderly conduct | Offensive conduct | 1 | 0 |
| Public order and security offences | Disorderly conduct | Offensive language | 0 | 0 |
| Public order and security offences | Disorderly conduct | Criminal intent | 0 | 0 |
| Public order and security offences | Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 3 |
| Other offences | Betting and gaming offences | Betting and gaming offences | 0 | 0 |
| Other offences | Liquor offences | Liquor offences | 0 | 0 |
| Other offences | Pornography offences | Pornography offences | 0 | 0 |
| Other offences | Prostitution offences | Prostitution offences | 0 | 0 |
| Other offences | Transport regulatory offences | Transport regulatory offences | 0 | 0 |
| Other offences | Miscellaneous offences | Miscellaneous offences | 0 | 5 |
| Justice procedures offences | Against justice procedures | Escape custody | 0 | 0 |
| Justice procedures offences | Against justice procedures | Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 0 | 0 |
| Justice procedures offences | Against justice procedures | Breach bail conditions | 0 | 0 |
| Justice procedures offences | Against justice procedures | Fail to appear | 0 | 0 |
| Justice procedures offences | Against justice procedures | Resist or hinder officer | 0 | 0 |
| Justice procedures offences | Against justice procedures | Other offences against justice procedures | 0 | 0 |
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
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