Brewarrina Crime Index

2

(100 is safest)

Safer than 2% of most Australia suburbs

Brewarrina Crime Map

Brewarrina crime map

Brewarrina Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Brewarrina
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 616, down 9% from 676 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Brewarrina is in the 2nd percentile for safety, meaning 98% of NSW suburbs are safer than Brewarrina and 2% of suburbs are more dangerous than Brewarrina.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 2% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 33% (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 increased by 17% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 47% (15 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 50% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 26% (14 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Brewarrina: 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 Brewarrina are considerably higher than the average across most suburbs in Australia. In fact, it is considered safer than about 2% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in Brewarrina are higher than approximately 98% 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 2 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 Brewarrina’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 Brewarrina. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

Brewarrina Crime rate for crimes against the person is 18837 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the NSW average rate is 1500. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in Brewarrina was 1 in 4. 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 Brewarrina is 1 in 7, with a rate of 13240 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.

Brewarrina Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person17518837
Property and deception offences12313240
Drug offences151615
Public order and security offences424521
Justice procedures offences17218515
Other offences899580
Total61666308

Brewarrina Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 4

In Brewarrina

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Brewarrina vs NSW

Brewarrina population: 929

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault81628648719770
Sexual offences814650861179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping12031083
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment83409108934501
Other offences against the person2188321523

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault4431
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences4431
Domestic violence related assault576136
Non-domestic violence related assault242583

Brewarrina Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 7

In Brewarrina

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Brewarrina vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Brewarrina vs NSW, Australia

Brewarrina population: 929

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft4718002850592204
Burglary/Break and Enter28249673014306
Arson8376086146
Malicious damage to property40491364306602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft3323
Steal from motor vehicle131399
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling181938
Break and enter non-dwelling101076

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Brewarrina vs NSW

Drug Offences: Brewarrina 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 possession1134032118441667
Drug dealing and trafficking262932157705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs111161081366
Other drug offences1584110872

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: Brewarrina vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct32173213445212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences10146641076179.54

Brewarrina Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Brewarrina vs NSW

Brewarrina Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Brewarrina in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Brewarrina?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Brewarrina is breach bail conditions.

What is the crime rate in Brewarrina?

The overall crime rate in Brewarrina, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 66308 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 Brewarrina a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Brewarrina total crime rate in 2021 was 66308. This means it’s 2% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Brewarrina has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Brewarrina safe at night?

46% of crimes in Brewarrina occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Brewarrina at night.

Total Crime Stats of Brewarrina

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 Police30
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault6257
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault1824
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault44
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences811
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery44
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping01
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion00
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment10683
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person32
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft23
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle613
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store20
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods13
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling88
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft12
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud411
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences87
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling1818
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling6110
Property and deception offencesArsonArson48
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property5440
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 cannabis257
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines22
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs62
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis02
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs10
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis11
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences11
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass1015
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct43
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language12
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent1512
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences1310
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences48
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences01
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences6280
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order5564
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions14896
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer96
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures16

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