Brownsville Crime Index

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(100 is safest)

Safer than 10% of most Australia suburbs

Brownsville Crime Map

Brownsville crime map

Brownsville Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Brownsville
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 67, up 72% from 39 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Brownsville is in the 15th percentile for safety, meaning 85% of NSW suburbs are safer than Brownsville and 15% of suburbs are more dangerous than Brownsville.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 175% (7 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no homicide offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There was no change in the number of burglary offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 130% (13 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 50% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 267% (8 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Brownsville: 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, Brownsville is ranked safer than 10% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Brownsville crime rate is considerably higher than the average across most suburbs in Australia.

In NSW, only about 85% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Brownsville. As a result, Brownsville has low scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of Brownsville, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 10 (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 Brownsville’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 Brownsville’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Brownsville’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 Brownsville is 2490 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 Brownsville is 1 in 39. 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 Brownsville is 1 in 14. This is equal to a rate of 6705 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.

Brownsville Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person132490
Property and deception offences356705
Drug offences4766
Public order and security offences3575
Justice procedures offences61149
Other offences61149
Total6712835

Brownsville Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 39

In Brownsville

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Brownsville vs NSW

Brownsville population: 522

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault11628642107770
Sexual offences0146500179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment140910192501
Other offences against the person1188319223

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault00
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences00
Domestic violence related assault5958
Non-domestic violence related assault5958

Brownsville Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 14

In Brownsville

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Brownsville vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Brownsville vs NSW, Australia

Brownsville population: 522

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft2318002844062204
Burglary/Break and Enter124967192306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property11491362107602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft1192
Steal from motor vehicle81533
Steal from retail store2383
Break and enter dwelling00
Break and enter non-dwelling1192

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Brownsville vs NSW

Drug Offences: Brownsville 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 possession23403238341667
Drug dealing and trafficking262933837705
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: Brownsville 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 offences314664575179.54

Brownsville Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Brownsville vs NSW

Brownsville Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Brownsville in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Brownsville?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Brownsville is malicious damage to property.

What is the crime rate in Brownsville?

The overall crime rate in Brownsville, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 12835 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 Brownsville a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Brownsville total crime rate in 2021 was 12835. This means it’s 15% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Brownsville has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Brownsville safe at night?

33% of crimes in Brownsville occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Brownsville at night.

Total Crime Stats of Brownsville

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 Police01
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault35
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault15
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault20
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences24
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 harassment31
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person01
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft21
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle28
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store02
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods01
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling04
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud44
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences23
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling10
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling011
Property and deception offencesArsonArson00
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property311
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 cannabis41
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines21
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy10
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs10
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 amphetamines01
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 language00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent00
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences03
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences10
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences16
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order23
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions02
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures01

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