Booral Crime Index

45

(100 is safest)

Safer than 45% of most Australia suburbs

Booral Crime Map

Booral crime map

Booral Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Booral
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 31, up 182% from 11 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Booral is in the 35th percentile for safety, meaning 65% of NSW suburbs are safer than Booral and 35% of suburbs are more dangerous than Booral.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • There were no sexual offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There were no homicide offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of burglary offences recorded in 2021 increased by 200% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 40% (2 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 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no vandalism (Property damage) offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.

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Crime in Booral: An In-Depth Analysis

According to AU Crime Rate’s analysis of the latest crime statistics from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, Booral is ranked safer than 45% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Booral crime rate is about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia.

In NSW, only about 65% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Booral. As a result, Booral has moderate scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of Booral, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 32 (based on the total crime rate of crimes against the person and property combined) while the New South Wales average is 1 in 20.

Let’s take a closer look at Booral’s crime statistics and see how it fares in terms of crimes against person and property crimes. This information is crucial because it can shed light on whether violent or property crimes or both, are the primary factors driving Booral’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Booral’s crime data and what they reveal about the suburb’s safety and security? Let’s dive in!

AU Crime Rate’s analysis reveals that against the person crime rate in Booral is 1082 per one hundred thousand inhabitants while the NSW average rate is 1500. So, one’s chances of becoming a victim of crimes against the person in Booral is 1 in 91. The crimes against the person included in this analysis are homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion.

From our analysis, we discovered that your odds of becoming a victim of a property crime if you live in Booral is 1 in 50. This is equal to a rate of 1948 per one hundred thousand residents compared to a rate of 3158 per 100,000 residents for NSW state. It’s worth mentioning that the property crimes tracked here 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.

Booral Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person51082
Property and deception offences91948
Drug offences51082
Public order and security offences71515
Justice procedures offences4866
Other offences1216
Total316710

Booral Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 91

In Booral

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Booral vs NSW

Booral population: 462

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault262864433770
Sexual offences0146500179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment340910649501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault00
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences00
Domestic violence related assault2433
Non-domestic violence related assault00

Booral Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 50

In Booral

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Booral vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Booral vs NSW, Australia

Booral population: 462

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft718002815152204
Burglary/Break and Enter224967433306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property0491360602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft1216
Steal from motor vehicle00
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling1216
Break and enter non-dwelling1216

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Booral vs NSW

Drug Offences: Booral 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 possession43403286641667
Drug dealing and trafficking0629307705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs111162161366
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: Booral vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct217321433212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences5146641082179.54

Booral Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Booral vs NSW

Booral Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Booral in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Booral?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Booral is prohibited and regulated weapons offences.

What is the crime rate in Booral?

The overall crime rate in Booral, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 6710 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 Booral a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Booral total crime rate in 2021 was 6710. This means it’s 35% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Booral has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Booral safe at night?

41% of crimes in Booral occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Booral at night.

Total Crime Stats of Booral

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 assault02
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault10
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault00
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences03
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery10
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 harassment23
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft01
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling21
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud13
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences22
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling01
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling011
Property and deception offencesArsonArson10
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property00
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 cannabis02
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 drugs01
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 cannabis01
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 conduct01
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 offences15
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 offences11
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order01
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions02
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer01
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