Buff Point Crime Index

87

(100 is safest)

Safer than 87% of most Australia suburbs

Buff Point Crime Map

Buff Point crime map

Buff Point Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Buff Point
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 80, down 44% from 143 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Buff Point is in the 82nd percentile for safety, meaning 18% of NSW suburbs are safer than Buff Point and 82% of suburbs are more dangerous than Buff Point.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 58% (15 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 40% (4 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 increased by 17% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 16% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There was no change in the number of motor vehicle theft offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 60% (9 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Buff Point: 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 Buff Point’s crime rate is noticeably lower than the average compared to most Australia’s suburbs, as it is ranked safer than only 87% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 18% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Buff Point. Therefore, Buff Point’s public safety metrics are very high.

How risky is that? Living in Buff Point comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 58 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 Buff Point’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 Buff Point.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Buff Point crime statistics shows that there are 730 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 Buff Point are 1 in 136.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Buff Point, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 104, equivalent to a rate of 955 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.

Buff Point Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person26730
Property and deception offences34955
Drug offences128
Public order and security offences7197
Justice procedures offences7197
Other offences5140
Total802247

Buff Point Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 136

In Buff Point

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in Buff Point vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Buff Point vs NSW

Buff Point population: 3561

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault1162864309770
Sexual offences614650168179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment940910253501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault384
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences384
Domestic violence related assault11309
Non-domestic violence related assault00

Buff Point Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 104

In Buff Point

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Buff Point vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Buff Point vs NSW, Australia

Buff Point population: 3561

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft211800285902204
Burglary/Break and Enter724967197306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property649136168602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft128
Steal from motor vehicle256
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling6168
Break and enter non-dwelling128

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Buff Point vs NSW

Drug Offences: Buff Point 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 possession1340322841667
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: Buff Point vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct31732184212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences414664112179.54

Buff Point Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Buff Point vs NSW

Buff Point Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Buff Point in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Buff Point?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Buff Point is fraud.

What is the crime rate in Buff Point?

The overall crime rate in Buff Point, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 2247 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 Buff Point a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Buff Point total crime rate in 2021 was 2247. This means it’s 82% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Buff Point has a very high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Buff Point safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of Buff Point

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 Police10
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault1911
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault60
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault63
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences415
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery113
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 harassment179
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft11
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle102
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods10
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling22
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud1115
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences01
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling66
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling011
Property and deception offencesArsonArson10
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property156
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 cannabis81
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines50
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 cocaine10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines10
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 conductTrespass22
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language01
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent00
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences34
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 offences34
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order85
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions52
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer20
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