Brooklyn Crime Index

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(100 is safest)

Safer than 6% of most Australia suburbs

Brooklyn Crime Map

Brooklyn crime map

Brooklyn Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Brooklyn
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 136, up 45% from 94 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Brooklyn is in the 9th percentile for safety, meaning 91% of NSW suburbs are safer than Brooklyn and 9% of suburbs are more dangerous than Brooklyn.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 50% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (3 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 100% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 41% (9 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% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 11% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Brooklyn: 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 Brooklyn are considerably higher than the average across most suburbs in Australia. In fact, it is considered safer than about 6% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in Brooklyn are higher than approximately 91% 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 Brooklyn’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 Brooklyn. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

Brooklyn Crime rate for crimes against the person is 541 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the NSW average rate is 1500. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in Brooklyn was 1 in 184. 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 Brooklyn is 1 in 18, with a rate of 5270 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.

Brooklyn Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person4541
Property and deception offences395270
Drug offences131757
Public order and security offences4541
Justice procedures offences3405
Other offences739865
Total13618378

Brooklyn Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 184

In Brooklyn

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Brooklyn vs NSW

Brooklyn population: 740

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault262864270770
Sexual offences0146500179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment240910270501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault00
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences00
Domestic violence related assault00
Non-domestic violence related assault2270

Brooklyn Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 18

In Brooklyn

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Brooklyn vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Brooklyn vs NSW, Australia

Brooklyn population: 740

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft3118002841892204
Burglary/Break and Enter0249670306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property8491361081602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft6811
Steal from motor vehicle172297
Steal from retail store1135
Break and enter dwelling00
Break and enter non-dwelling00

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Brooklyn vs NSW

Drug Offences: Brooklyn 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 possession1234032162241667
Drug dealing and trafficking162931357705
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: Brooklyn vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct317321405212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences114664135179.54

Brooklyn Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Brooklyn vs NSW

Brooklyn Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Brooklyn in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Brooklyn?

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

What is the crime rate in Brooklyn?

The overall crime rate in Brooklyn, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 18378 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 Brooklyn a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Brooklyn total crime rate in 2021 was 18378. This means it’s 9% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Brooklyn has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Brooklyn safe at night?

28% of crimes in Brooklyn occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Brooklyn at night.

Total Crime Stats of Brooklyn

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 assault00
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault42
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault20
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences13
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery30
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 harassment02
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft46
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle517
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store11
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling41
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud33
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences53
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling20
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling210
Property and deception offencesArsonArson10
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property98
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 cannabis17
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines11
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs14
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 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 offences00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass21
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent02
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences11
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 offences1224
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences3249
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order01
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions01
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