Burwood Crime Index

26

(100 is safest)

Safer than 26% of most Australia suburbs

Burwood Crime Map

Burwood crime map

Burwood Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Burwood
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 1827, down 6% from 1936 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Burwood is in the 20th percentile for safety, meaning 80% of NSW suburbs are safer than Burwood and 20% of suburbs are more dangerous than Burwood.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 29% (29 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 39% (11 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 11% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 7% (53 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 64% (9 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • 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 increased by 2% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Burwood: 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, Burwood is ranked safer than 26% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Burwood crime rate is quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs.

In NSW, only about 80% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Burwood. As a result, Burwood has low scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of Burwood, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 16 (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 Burwood’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 Burwood’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Burwood’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 Burwood is 1239 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 Burwood is 1 in 80. 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 Burwood is 1 in 21. This is equal to a rate of 4534 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.

Burwood Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person2261239
Property and deception offences8274534
Drug offences110603
Public order and security offences60329
Justice procedures offences2501371
Other offences3541941
Total182710016

Burwood Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 80

In Burwood

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Burwood vs NSW

Burwood population: 18240

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault12862864702770
Sexual offences171465093179
Robbery517602722
Abduction and kidnapping2203113
Blackmail and Extortion112752
Intimidation, stalking and harassment6740910367501
Other offences against the person618833323

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault738
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences1055
Domestic violence related assault55302
Non-domestic violence related assault70384

Burwood Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 21

In Burwood

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Burwood vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Burwood vs NSW, Australia

Burwood population: 18240

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft68918002837772204
Burglary/Break and Enter5224967285306
Arson237601146
Malicious damage to property8449136461602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft1160
Steal from motor vehicle40219
Steal from retail store2531387
Break and enter dwelling29159
Break and enter non-dwelling23126

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Burwood vs NSW

Drug Offences: Burwood 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 possession733403240041667
Drug dealing and trafficking2162931157705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs1111651366
Other drug offences1558418272

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: Burwood vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct2717321148212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences3314664181179.54

Burwood Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Burwood vs NSW

Burwood Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Burwood in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Burwood?

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

What is the crime rate in Burwood?

The overall crime rate in Burwood, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 10016 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 Burwood a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Burwood total crime rate in 2021 was 10016. This means it’s 20% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Burwood has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Burwood safe at night?

34% of crimes in Burwood occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Burwood at night.

Total Crime Stats of Burwood

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 Police63
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault3855
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault5570
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault77
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences21207
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery20210
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping22
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion01
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment5867
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person56
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft1111
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle2840
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store337253
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods3933
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling3553
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person911
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud202207
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences8181
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling3629
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling11123
Property and deception offencesArsonArson12
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property8284
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine25
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics26
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis3522
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines1920
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy10
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs1620
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine01
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics18
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis05
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines05
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs02
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis21
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs50
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences2015
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass2415
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct84
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language95
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent63
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences3533
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences18524
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences143161
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences83169
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order99
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions236217
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear52
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer614
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures68

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