Bucca Crime Index

59

(100 is safest)

Safer than 59% of most Australia suburbs

Bucca Crime Map

Bucca crime map

Bucca Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Bucca
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 18, down 22% from 23 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Bucca is in the 72nd percentile for safety, meaning 28% of NSW suburbs are safer than Bucca and 72% of suburbs are more dangerous than Bucca.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 60% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • There were no 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 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 17% (1 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 33% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • 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 Bucca: 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 Bucca’s crime rate is about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia, as it is ranked safer than only 59% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 28% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Bucca. Therefore, Bucca’s public safety metrics are high.

How risky is that? Living in Bucca comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 46 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 Bucca’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 Bucca.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Bucca crime statistics shows that there are 648 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 Bucca are 1 in 153.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Bucca, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 68, equivalent to a rate of 1459 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.

Bucca Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person4648
Property and deception offences91459
Drug offences00
Public order and security offences4648
Justice procedures offences1162
Other offences00
Total182917

Bucca Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 153

In Bucca

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Bucca vs NSW

Bucca population: 617

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault262864324770
Sexual offences0146500179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment240910324501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault00
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences00
Domestic violence related assault1162
Non-domestic violence related assault1162

Bucca Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 68

In Bucca

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Bucca vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Bucca vs NSW, Australia

Bucca population: 617

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft51800288102204
Burglary/Break and Enter124967162306
Arson3376048646
Malicious damage to property0491360602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft2324
Steal from motor vehicle1162
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling1162
Break and enter non-dwelling00

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Bucca vs NSW

Drug Offences: Bucca 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: Bucca vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct117321162212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences314664486179.54

Bucca Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Bucca vs NSW

Bucca Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Bucca in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Bucca?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Bucca is prohibited and regulated weapons offences.

What is the crime rate in Bucca?

The overall crime rate in Bucca, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 2917 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 Bucca a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Bucca total crime rate in 2021 was 2917. This means it’s 72% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Bucca has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Bucca safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of Bucca

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 assault51
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault01
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault00
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences02
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery10
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 theft32
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle21
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud12
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences00
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling01
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling010
Property and deception offencesArsonArson63
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 amphetamines10
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 offences00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass11
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 offences00
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences20
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions01
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer00
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