Burrill Lake Crime Index

86

(100 is safest)

Safer than 86% of most Australia suburbs

Burrill Lake Crime Map

Burrill Lake crime map

Burrill Lake Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Burrill Lake
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 53, down 25% from 71 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Burrill Lake is in the 72st percentile for safety, meaning 29% of NSW suburbs are safer than Burrill Lake and 71% of suburbs are more dangerous than Burrill Lake.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 17% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 50% (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 75% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 52% (14 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 67% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 133% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Burrill Lake: 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 Burrill Lake is safer than only 86% of all suburbs across the nation, regardless of population size. This implies that Burrill Lake’s crime rate is noticeably lower than the average compared to most Australia’s suburbs.

How does Burrill Lake perform compared to other suburbs of all population sizes in NSW? The crime rate in Burrill Lake is greater than that of roughly 29% of other suburbs in NSW, leading to high public safety scores.

As a resident of Burrill Lake, the likelihood of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 56 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 Burrill Lake’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 Burrill Lake. By doing so, we can gain a more in-depth insight into the nature and extent of crime in Burrill Lake.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis has uncovered that the rate of crimes against the person in Burrill Lake is 567 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 175 if you reside in Burrill Lake.

Our data reveals that the odds of becoming a victim of property crime in Burrill Lake are 1 in 83, with a rate of 1191 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.

Burrill Lake Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person10567
Property and deception offences211191
Drug offences5284
Public order and security offences6340
Justice procedures offences157
Other offences10567
Total533006

Burrill Lake Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 175

In Burrill Lake

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in Burrill Lake vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Burrill Lake vs NSW

Burrill Lake population: 1763

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault562864284770
Sexual offences214650113179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment240910113501
Other offences against the person118835723

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault2113
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences00
Domestic violence related assault5284
Non-domestic violence related assault00

Burrill Lake Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 83

In Burrill Lake

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Burrill Lake vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Burrill Lake vs NSW, Australia

Burrill Lake population: 1763

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft131800287372204
Burglary/Break and Enter12496757306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property749136397602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft157
Steal from motor vehicle7397
Steal from retail store157
Break and enter dwelling00
Break and enter non-dwelling157

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Burrill Lake vs NSW

Drug Offences: Burrill Lake 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 possession43403222741667
Drug dealing and trafficking0629307705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences158415772

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: Burrill Lake vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct417321227212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences214664113179.54

Burrill Lake Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Burrill Lake vs NSW

Burrill Lake Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Burrill Lake in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Burrill Lake?

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

What is the crime rate in Burrill Lake?

The overall crime rate in Burrill Lake, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 3006 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 Burrill Lake a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Burrill Lake total crime rate in 2021 was 3006. This means it’s 71% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Burrill Lake has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Burrill Lake safe at night?

40% of crimes in Burrill Lake occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Burrill Lake at night.

Total Crime Stats of Burrill Lake

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 assault55
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault10
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault22
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences24
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery90
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 harassment72
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person01
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft31
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle77
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store01
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 offencesTheftFraud94
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences80
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling30
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling111
Property and deception offencesArsonArson10
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property37
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 cannabis13
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 drugs01
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 offences11
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass21
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language02
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent11
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences22
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 offences510
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order30
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions31
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