Brookvale Crime Index

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(100 is safest)

Safer than 3% of most Australia suburbs

Brookvale Crime Map

Brookvale crime map

Brookvale Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Brookvale
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 769, up 4% from 738 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Brookvale is in the 6th percentile for safety, meaning 94% of NSW suburbs are safer than Brookvale and 6% of suburbs are more dangerous than Brookvale.
  • There was no change in the number of assault offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 8% (1 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 35% (9 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 10% (33 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 increased by 200% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 increased by 20% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 13% (9 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Brookvale: An In-Depth Analysis

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of recent crime data from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) reveals that Brookvale’s crime rate is considerably higher than the average across most suburbs in Australia, as it is ranked safer than only 3% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 94% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Brookvale. Therefore, Brookvale’s public safety metrics are low.

How risky is that? Living in Brookvale comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 5 of becoming a victim of crime, considering the total rate of crimes against the person and property. In contrast, the average chance of falling victim to crime in New South Wales stands at 1 in 20.

To better understand Brookvale’s overall crime rate, it is essential to examine its performance in crimes against the person and property crimes separately. This approach can provide further insight into whether violent crimes, property crimes, or both, are the primary drivers of the general crime rate in Brookvale.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Brookvale crime statistics shows that there are 2980 incidents against the person per 100,000 inhabitants in a standard year, compared to the NSW average rate of 1500. As a result, the chances of becoming a victim of crimes such as homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion in Brookvale are 1 in 33.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Brookvale, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 6, equivalent to a rate of 13396 per 100,000 residents. As a reference, the property crime rate for every 100,000 residents in NSW is 3158.

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.

Brookvale Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person1012980
Property and deception offences45413396
Drug offences501475
Public order and security offences641888
Justice procedures offences24708
Other offences762243
Total76922691

Brookvale Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 33

In Brookvale

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Brookvale vs NSW

Brookvale population: 3389

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault48628641416770
Sexual offences1414650413179
Robbery317608922
Abduction and kidnapping1203303
Blackmail and Extortion2127592
Intimidation, stalking and harassment3340910974501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault6177
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences8236
Domestic violence related assault11325
Non-domestic violence related assault371092

Brookvale Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 6

In Brookvale

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Brookvale vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Brookvale vs NSW, Australia

Brookvale population: 3389

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft358180028105642204
Burglary/Break and Enter1724967502306
Arson137603046
Malicious damage to property78491362302602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft12354
Steal from motor vehicle351033
Steal from retail store1454279
Break and enter dwelling4118
Break and enter non-dwelling13384

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Brookvale vs NSW

Drug Offences: Brookvale 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 possession4134032121041667
Drug dealing and trafficking16293307705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences8584123672

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: Brookvale vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct48173211416212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences1614664472179.54

Brookvale Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Brookvale vs NSW

Brookvale Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Brookvale in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Brookvale?

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

What is the crime rate in Brookvale?

The overall crime rate in Brookvale, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 22691 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 Brookvale a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Brookvale total crime rate in 2021 was 22691. This means it’s 6% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Brookvale has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Brookvale safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of Brookvale

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 Police20
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault1311
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault3337
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault46
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences992
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery1038
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping01
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion02
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment4333
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person20
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft1012
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle1835
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store111145
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods186
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling74
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person54
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud10392
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences5360
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling64
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling20113
Property and deception offencesArsonArson01
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property6978
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine01
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics20
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis818
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines78
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy10
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs1414
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine11
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines20
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 offences108
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass4041
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct103
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language11
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent63
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences1316
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences1614
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences26
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences4456
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order87
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions1814
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer53
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures20

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