Braidwood Crime Index

16

(100 is safest)

Safer than 16% of most Australia suburbs

Braidwood Crime Map

Braidwood crime map

Braidwood Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Braidwood
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 169, up 44% from 117 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Braidwood is in the 22st percentile for safety, meaning 79% of NSW suburbs are safer than Braidwood and 21% of suburbs are more dangerous than Braidwood.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (15 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 233% (7 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 200% (8 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 3% (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 increased by 300% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 125% (10 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Braidwood: 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 Braidwood are considerably higher than the average across most suburbs in Australia. In fact, it is considered safer than about 16% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in Braidwood are higher than approximately 79% 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 13 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 Braidwood’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 Braidwood. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

Braidwood Crime rate for crimes against the person is 3482 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the NSW average rate is 1500. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in Braidwood was 1 in 28. 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 Braidwood is 1 in 25, with a rate of 3889 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.

Braidwood Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person603482
Property and deception offences673889
Drug offences6348
Public order and security offences181045
Justice procedures offences10580
Other offences8464
Total1699808

Braidwood Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 28

In Braidwood

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Braidwood vs NSW

Braidwood population: 1723

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault30628641741770
Sexual offences1014650580179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment20409101161501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault6348
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences4232
Domestic violence related assault191103
Non-domestic violence related assault11638

Braidwood Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 25

In Braidwood

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Braidwood vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Braidwood vs NSW, Australia

Braidwood population: 1723

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft3718002821472204
Burglary/Break and Enter1224967696306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property18491361045602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft3174
Steal from motor vehicle2116
Steal from retail store2116
Break and enter dwelling7406
Break and enter non-dwelling5290

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Braidwood vs NSW

Drug Offences: Braidwood 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 possession63403234841667
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: Braidwood vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct1517321871212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences314664174179.54

Braidwood Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Braidwood vs NSW

Braidwood Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Braidwood in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Braidwood?

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

What is the crime rate in Braidwood?

The overall crime rate in Braidwood, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 9808 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 Braidwood a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Braidwood total crime rate in 2021 was 9808. This means it’s 21% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Braidwood has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Braidwood safe at night?

42% of crimes in Braidwood occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Braidwood at night.

Total Crime Stats of Braidwood

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 assault1119
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault411
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault36
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences012
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery144
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 harassment1820
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person10
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft03
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle112
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store52
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods01
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling06
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft10
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud1412
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences711
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling07
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling415
Property and deception offencesArsonArson10
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property818
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 cannabis32
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines04
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 cannabis00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences20
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass47
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct25
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language12
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent01
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences43
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences33
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences45
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order55
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer15
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