Broadwater Crime Index

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(100 is safest)

Safer than 49% of most Australia suburbs

Broadwater Crime Map

Broadwater (Richmond Valley) crime map

Broadwater Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Broadwater (Richmond Valley)
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 22, down 33% from 33 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Broadwater is in the 67th percentile for safety, meaning 33% of NSW suburbs are safer than Broadwater and 67% of suburbs are more dangerous than Broadwater.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 83% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • There was no change in the number of 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 50% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 17% (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 decreased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no motor vehicle theft offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Broadwater: 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, Broadwater is ranked safer than 49% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Broadwater crime rate is about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia.

In NSW, only about 33% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Broadwater. As a result, Broadwater has high scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of Broadwater, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 36 (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 Broadwater’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 Broadwater’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Broadwater’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 Broadwater is 751 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 Broadwater is 1 in 132. 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 Broadwater is 1 in 50. This is equal to a rate of 1952 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.

Broadwater Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person5751
Property and deception offences131952
Drug offences00
Public order and security offences00
Justice procedures offences2300
Other offences2300
Total223303

Broadwater Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 132

In Broadwater

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in Broadwater (Richmond Valley) vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Broadwater vs NSW

Broadwater population: 666

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault162864150770
Sexual offences114650150179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment340910450501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault1150
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences00
Domestic violence related assault00
Non-domestic violence related assault1150

Broadwater Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 50

In Broadwater (Richmond Valley)

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Broadwater (Richmond Valley) vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Broadwater vs NSW, Australia

Broadwater population: 666

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft1018002815022204
Burglary/Break and Enter324967450306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property0491360602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft00
Steal from motor vehicle4601
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling1150
Break and enter non-dwelling2300

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Broadwater (Richmond Valley) vs NSW

Drug Offences: Broadwater 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: Broadwater vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct0173210212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences0146640179.54

Broadwater Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Broadwater (Richmond Valley) vs NSW

Broadwater Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Broadwater in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Broadwater?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Broadwater is steal from motor vehicle.

What is the crime rate in Broadwater?

The overall crime rate in Broadwater, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 3303 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 Broadwater a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Broadwater total crime rate in 2021 was 3303. This means it’s 67% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Broadwater has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Broadwater safe at night?

47% of crimes in Broadwater occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Broadwater at night.

Total Crime Stats of Broadwater

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 assault40
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault21
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault01
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences14
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery40
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 harassment13
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft10
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle24
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods10
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling10
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud44
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences32
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling21
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling012
Property and deception offencesArsonArson00
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property20
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 cannabis00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines00
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 offences10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent10
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences10
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 offences22
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order01
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions11
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer10
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