Budgewoi Crime Index

32

(100 is safest)

Safer than 32% of most Australia suburbs

Budgewoi Crime Map

Budgewoi crime map

Budgewoi Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Budgewoi
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 303, down 23% from 391 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Budgewoi is in the 25th percentile for safety, meaning 75% of NSW suburbs are safer than Budgewoi and 25% of suburbs are more dangerous than Budgewoi.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 20% (10 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 18% (2 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 74% (14 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 32% (29 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 13% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 31% (15 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Budgewoi: An In-Depth Analysis

Based on the latest crime statistics from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, AU Crime Rate’s analysis indicates that Budgewoi is safer than only 32% of all suburbs across the nation, regardless of population size. This implies that Budgewoi’s crime rate is quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs.

How does Budgewoi perform compared to other suburbs of all population sizes in NSW? The crime rate in Budgewoi is greater than that of roughly 75% of other suburbs in NSW, leading to moderate public safety scores.

As a resident of Budgewoi, the likelihood of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 19 based on the combined crime rate of offences against the person and property. This is in contrast to the New South Wales average, where the chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 20.

To get a more comprehensive understanding of Budgewoi’s crime statistics, it is essential to take a closer look at its against the person and property crime data. This examination is particularly critical because it enables us to determine whether violent crime, property crime, or both are the primary contributors to the total crime rate in Budgewoi. By doing so, we can gain a more in-depth insight into the nature and extent of crime in Budgewoi.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis has uncovered that the rate of crimes against the person in Budgewoi is 2104 per one hundred thousand inhabitants. By contrast, the statewide average for such crimes stands at 1500. This suggests that experiencing serious offences like homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, or extortion is 1 in 47 if you reside in Budgewoi.

Our data reveals that the odds of becoming a victim of property crime in Budgewoi are 1 in 33, with a rate of 2929 incidents per 100,000 residents. Keep in mind that the NSW average is 3158 incidents per 100,000 residents. The types of property crimes tracked in this analysis 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.

Budgewoi Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person742104
Property and deception offences1032929
Drug offences411166
Public order and security offences17483
Justice procedures offences381080
Other offences30853
Total3038615

Budgewoi Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 47

In Budgewoi

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Budgewoi vs NSW

Budgewoi population: 3517

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault39628641109770
Sexual offences914650256179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment2640910739501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault5142
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences4114
Domestic violence related assault17483
Non-domestic violence related assault21597

Budgewoi Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 33

In Budgewoi

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Budgewoi vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Budgewoi vs NSW, Australia

Budgewoi population: 3517

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft6318002817912204
Burglary/Break and Enter524967142306
Arson137602846
Malicious damage to property3449136967602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft9256
Steal from motor vehicle13370
Steal from retail store4114
Break and enter dwelling5142
Break and enter non-dwelling00

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Budgewoi vs NSW

Drug Offences: Budgewoi 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 possession223403262641667
Drug dealing and trafficking1562934267705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs11116281366
Other drug offences358418572

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: Budgewoi vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct917321256212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences814664227179.54

Budgewoi Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Budgewoi vs NSW

Budgewoi Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Budgewoi in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Budgewoi?

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

What is the crime rate in Budgewoi?

The overall crime rate in Budgewoi, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 8615 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 Budgewoi a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Budgewoi total crime rate in 2021 was 8615. This means it’s 25% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Budgewoi has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Budgewoi safe at night?

35% of crimes in Budgewoi occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Budgewoi at night.

Total Crime Stats of Budgewoi

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 Police11
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault3117
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault1721
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault55
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences620
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery244
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 harassment2626
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person10
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft89
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle1613
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store214
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods53
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling86
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person10
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud2420
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences98
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling135
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling610
Property and deception offencesArsonArson31
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property4934
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 cannabis119
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines95
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs38
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis06
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines198
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs11
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis21
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences53
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass86
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct33
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent10
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences138
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences01
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences10
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences1329
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order3226
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions137
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer45
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