Booker Bay Crime Index

37

(100 is safest)

Safer than 37% of most Australia suburbs

Booker Bay Crime Map

Booker Bay crime map

Booker Bay Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Booker Bay
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 77, up 60% from 48 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Booker Bay is in the 44th percentile for safety, meaning 56% of NSW suburbs are safer than Booker Bay and 44% of suburbs are more dangerous than Booker Bay.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 25% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 50% (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 278% (25 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There were no motor vehicle theft offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 125% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Booker Bay: 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 Booker Bay’s crime rate is quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs, as it is ranked safer than only 37% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 56% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Booker Bay. Therefore, Booker Bay’s public safety metrics are moderate.

How risky is that? Living in Booker Bay comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 22 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 Booker Bay’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 Booker Bay.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Booker Bay crime statistics shows that there are 1319 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 Booker Bay are 1 in 75.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Booker Bay, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 31, equivalent to a rate of 3125 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.

Booker Bay Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person191319
Property and deception offences453125
Drug offences00
Public order and security offences169
Justice procedures offences5347
Other offences7486
Total775347

Booker Bay Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 75

In Booker Bay

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in Booker Bay vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Booker Bay vs NSW

Booker Bay population: 1440

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault962864625770
Sexual offences11465069179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment940910625501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault169
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences00
Domestic violence related assault6417
Non-domestic violence related assault3208

Booker Bay Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 31

In Booker Bay

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Booker Bay vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Booker Bay vs NSW, Australia

Booker Bay population: 1440

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft3418002823612204
Burglary/Break and Enter12496769306
Arson137606946
Malicious damage to property949136625602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft00
Steal from motor vehicle5347
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling169
Break and enter non-dwelling00

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Booker Bay vs NSW

Drug Offences: Booker Bay 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 possession034032041667
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: Booker Bay vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct11732169212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences0146640179.54

Booker Bay Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Booker Bay vs NSW

Booker Bay Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Booker Bay in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Booker Bay?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Booker Bay is fraud.

What is the crime rate in Booker Bay?

The overall crime rate in Booker Bay, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 5347 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 Booker Bay a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Booker Bay total crime rate in 2021 was 5347. This means it’s 44% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Booker Bay has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Booker Bay safe at night?

35% of crimes in Booker Bay occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Booker Bay at night.

Total Crime Stats of Booker Bay

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 assault96
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault33
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault11
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences127
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery30
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 harassment49
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle25
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling30
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud327
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences12
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling01
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling010
Property and deception offencesArsonArson01
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property49
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine10
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 amphetamines10
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 cannabis10
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass01
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 offences40
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 offences37
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order33
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions32
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