Booragul Crime Index

20

(100 is safest)

Safer than 20% of most Australia suburbs

Booragul Crime Map

Booragul crime map

Booragul Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Booragul
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 152, down 2% from 155 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Booragul is in the 22nd percentile for safety, meaning 78% of NSW suburbs are safer than Booragul and 22% of suburbs are more dangerous than Booragul.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 11% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 80% (4 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 decreased by 10% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 14% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There was no change in the number of motor vehicle theft offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 36% (8 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Booragul: 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 Booragul are considerably higher than the average across most suburbs in Australia. In fact, it is considered safer than about 20% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in Booragul are higher than approximately 78% of other suburbs in NSW. Consequently, the suburb has low scores for public safety.

Your chance of becoming a victim of a crime if you live here? It’s 1 in 14 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 Booragul’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 Booragul. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

Booragul Crime rate for crimes against the person is 3525 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the NSW average rate is 1500. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in Booragul was 1 in 27. 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 Booragul is 1 in 32, with a rate of 3030 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.

Booragul Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person573525
Property and deception offences493030
Drug offences16989
Public order and security offences5309
Justice procedures offences6371
Other offences191175
Total1529400

Booragul Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 27

In Booragul

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Booragul vs NSW

Booragul population: 1617

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault30628641855770
Sexual offences914650557179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment18409101113501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault7433
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences2124
Domestic violence related assault13804
Non-domestic violence related assault16989

Booragul Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 32

In Booragul

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Booragul vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Booragul vs NSW, Australia

Booragul population: 1617

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft2418002814842204
Burglary/Break and Enter924967557306
Arson2376012446
Malicious damage to property1449136866602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft4247
Steal from motor vehicle5309
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling8495
Break and enter non-dwelling162

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Booragul vs NSW

Drug Offences: Booragul 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 possession93403255741667
Drug dealing and trafficking262931247705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences5584130972

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: Booragul vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct11732162212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences414664247179.54

Booragul Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Booragul vs NSW

Booragul Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Booragul in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Booragul?

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

What is the crime rate in Booragul?

The overall crime rate in Booragul, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 9400 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 Booragul a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Booragul total crime rate in 2021 was 9400. This means it’s 22% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Booragul has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Booragul safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of Booragul

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 Police21
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault1313
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault1216
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault27
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences35
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery32
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 harassment1518
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person20
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft44
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle95
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods22
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling22
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person01
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud35
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences15
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling68
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling411
Property and deception offencesArsonArson22
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property2214
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine01
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis66
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines71
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs11
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine01
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines01
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 offences35
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass31
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent10
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences44
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 offences610
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences19
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order91
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions52
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer42
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures01

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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