Buchanan Crime Index

5

(100 is safest)

Safer than 5% of most Australia suburbs

Buchanan Crime Map

Buchanan crime map

Buchanan Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Buchanan
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 47, up 24% from 38 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Buchanan is in the 7th percentile for safety, meaning 93% of NSW suburbs are safer than Buchanan and 7% of suburbs are more dangerous than Buchanan.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 200% (2 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.
  • 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 6% (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 29% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 20% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Buchanan: 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, Buchanan is ranked safer than 5% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Buchanan crime rate is considerably higher than the average across most suburbs in Australia.

In NSW, only about 93% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Buchanan. As a result, Buchanan has low scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of Buchanan, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 5 (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 Buchanan’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 Buchanan’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Buchanan’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 Buchanan is 1896 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 Buchanan is 1 in 52. 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 Buchanan is 1 in 6. This is equal to a rate of 14218 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.

Buchanan Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person41896
Property and deception offences3014218
Drug offences41896
Public order and security offences00
Justice procedures offences31422
Other offences62844
Total4722275

Buchanan Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 52

In Buchanan

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Buchanan vs NSW

Buchanan population: 211

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault262864948770
Sexual offences114650474179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment140910474501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault1474
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences00
Domestic violence related assault00
Non-domestic violence related assault2948

Buchanan Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 6

In Buchanan

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Buchanan vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Buchanan vs NSW, Australia

Buchanan population: 211

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft1818002885312204
Burglary/Break and Enter124967474306
Arson73760331846
Malicious damage to property4491361896602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft52370
Steal from motor vehicle115213
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling1474
Break and enter non-dwelling00

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Buchanan vs NSW

Drug Offences: Buchanan 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 possession434032189641667
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: Buchanan 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

Buchanan Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Buchanan vs NSW

Buchanan Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Buchanan in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Buchanan?

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

What is the crime rate in Buchanan?

The overall crime rate in Buchanan, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 22275 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 Buchanan a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Buchanan total crime rate in 2021 was 22275. This means it’s 7% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Buchanan has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Buchanan safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of Buchanan

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 assault02
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault11
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 harassment41
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft75
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle611
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods10
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling20
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-dwelling110
Property and deception offencesArsonArson87
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property54
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 cannabis04
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 conductTrespass00
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 offences00
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 offences06
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 procedures10

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