Bolwarra Heights Crime Index

89

(100 is safest)

Safer than 89% of most Australia suburbs

Bolwarra Heights Crime Map

Bolwarra Heights crime map

Bolwarra Heights Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Bolwarra Heights
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 62, up 2% from 61 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Bolwarra Heights is in the 88th percentile for safety, meaning 12% of NSW suburbs are safer than Bolwarra Heights and 88% of suburbs are more dangerous than Bolwarra Heights.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 143% (10 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • There was no change in the number of sexual offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There were no homicide offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There was no change in the number of burglary offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 50% (11 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 increased by 200% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 350% (7 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Bolwarra Heights: An In-Depth Analysis

AU Crime Rate analyzed crime data from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research and found that crime rates in Bolwarra Heights are noticeably lower than the average compared to most Australia’s suburbs. In fact, it is considered safer than about 89% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in Bolwarra Heights are higher than approximately 12% of other suburbs in NSW. Consequently, the suburb has very high scores for public safety.

Your chance of becoming a victim of a crime if you live here? It’s 1 in 63 based on the combined crime rate of offences against the person and property while the risk of becoming a victim of crime in New South Wales is at 1 in 20.

Discovering the full picture of Bolwarra Heights’s crime statistics is crucial, and delving into the details of its against the person and property crime data is the key. By doing so, we can uncover which type of crime is more prevalent, whether it be violent or property-related, and gain a deeper understanding of the crime rate in Bolwarra Heights. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

Bolwarra Heights Crime rate for crimes against the person is 902 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the NSW average rate is 1500. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in Bolwarra Heights was 1 in 110. The crimes against persons included in this analysis are homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion.

According to our data, the likelihood of an individual becoming a victim of property crime in Bolwarra Heights is 1 in 148, with a rate of 669 incidents per 100,000 inhabitants. It is important to note that the average rate of property crime in NSW is 3158 incidents per 100,000 residents. The property crimes included in this analysis consist of 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.

Bolwarra Heights Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person31902
Property and deception offences23669
Drug offences129
Public order and security offences258
Justice procedures offences4116
Other offences129
Total621804

Bolwarra Heights Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 110

In Bolwarra Heights

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in Bolwarra Heights vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Bolwarra Heights vs NSW

Bolwarra Heights population: 3437

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault1762864495770
Sexual offences21465058179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment1240910349501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault258
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences00
Domestic violence related assault11320
Non-domestic violence related assault6175

Bolwarra Heights Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 148

In Bolwarra Heights

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Bolwarra Heights vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Bolwarra Heights vs NSW, Australia

Bolwarra Heights population: 3437

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft111800283202204
Burglary/Break and Enter32496787306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property949136262602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft387
Steal from motor vehicle00
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling387
Break and enter non-dwelling00

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Bolwarra Heights vs NSW

Drug Offences: Bolwarra Heights 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 possession1340322941667
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: Bolwarra Heights 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 offences21466458179.54

Bolwarra Heights Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Bolwarra Heights vs NSW

Bolwarra Heights Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Bolwarra Heights in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Bolwarra Heights?

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

What is the crime rate in Bolwarra Heights?

The overall crime rate in Bolwarra Heights, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 1804 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 Bolwarra Heights a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Bolwarra Heights total crime rate in 2021 was 1804. This means it’s 88% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Bolwarra Heights has a very high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Bolwarra Heights safe at night?

34% of crimes in Bolwarra Heights occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Bolwarra Heights at night.

Total Crime Stats of Bolwarra Heights

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 assault611
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault16
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault12
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences15
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery120
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 harassment512
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft13
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods20
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling43
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft10
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud125
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences20
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling33
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling010
Property and deception offencesArsonArson00
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property29
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 cannabis11
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines10
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs20
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 conductTrespass00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct00
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 offences32
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences00
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences10
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences51
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order32
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions42
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