Bulahdelah Crime Index

22

(100 is safest)

Safer than 22% of most Australia suburbs

Bulahdelah Crime Map

Bulahdelah crime map

Bulahdelah Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Bulahdelah
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 142, down 22% from 183 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Bulahdelah is in the 23rd percentile for safety, meaning 77% of NSW suburbs are safer than Bulahdelah and 23% of suburbs are more dangerous than Bulahdelah.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 25% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 56% (5 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 decreased by 44% (19 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% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There was no change in the number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.

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Crime in Bulahdelah: 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 Bulahdelah’s crime rate is quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs, as it is ranked safer than only 22% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 77% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Bulahdelah. Therefore, Bulahdelah’s public safety metrics are low.

How risky is that? Living in Bulahdelah comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 15 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 Bulahdelah’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 Bulahdelah.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Bulahdelah crime statistics shows that there are 2954 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 Bulahdelah are 1 in 33.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Bulahdelah, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 29, equivalent to a rate of 3340 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.

Bulahdelah Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person462954
Property and deception offences523340
Drug offences164
Public order and security offences161028
Justice procedures offences9578
Other offences181156
Total1429120

Bulahdelah Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 33

In Bulahdelah

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Bulahdelah vs NSW

Bulahdelah population: 1557

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault1562864963770
Sexual offences1414650899179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment17409101092501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault13835
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences164
Domestic violence related assault8514
Non-domestic violence related assault6385

Bulahdelah Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 29

In Bulahdelah

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Bulahdelah vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Bulahdelah vs NSW, Australia

Bulahdelah population: 1557

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft2418002815412204
Burglary/Break and Enter524967321306
Arson3376019346
Malicious damage to property20491361285602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft2128
Steal from motor vehicle8514
Steal from retail store164
Break and enter dwelling5321
Break and enter non-dwelling00

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Bulahdelah vs NSW

Drug Offences: Bulahdelah 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 possession1340326441667
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: Bulahdelah vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct717321450212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences914664578179.54

Bulahdelah Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Bulahdelah vs NSW

Bulahdelah Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Bulahdelah in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Bulahdelah?

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

What is the crime rate in Bulahdelah?

The overall crime rate in Bulahdelah, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 9120 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 Bulahdelah a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Bulahdelah total crime rate in 2021 was 9120. This means it’s 23% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Bulahdelah has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Bulahdelah safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of Bulahdelah

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 assault58
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault76
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault413
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences59
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery161
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 harassment1617
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft42
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle58
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store11
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling61
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud169
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences113
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling25
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling310
Property and deception offencesArsonArson23
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property2020
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 cannabis70
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines01
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs40
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 cannabis10
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass136
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct20
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language21
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent00
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences69
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences31
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences02
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences01
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences2114
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order66
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions82
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer10
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures11

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