Bushells Ridge, NSW, 2259 Crime Rate and Statistics

Bushells Ridge Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

• The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 17, down 19% from 21 incidents recorded in the same period last year.

• Bushells Ridge is in the 1st percentile for safety, meaning 99% of NSW suburbs are safer than Bushells Ridge and 1% of suburbs are more dangerous than Bushells Ridge.

• The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year..

• There were no sexual offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.

• There were no homicide offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.

• There were no burglary offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.

• The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• There were no robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.

• There were no motor vehicle theft offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.

• The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

Crime in Bushells Ridge: 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, Bushells Ridge is ranked safer than 3% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Bushells Ridge crime rate is considerably higher than the average across most suburbs in Australia.

In NSW, only about 99% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Bushells Ridge. As a result, Bushells Ridge has low scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of Bushells Ridge, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 3 (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 Bushells Ridge’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 Bushells Ridge’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Bushells Ridge’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 Bushells Ridge is 0 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 Bushells Ridge is 0. 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 Bushells Ridge is 1 in 3. This is equal to a rate of 25000 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.

Bushells Ridge Crime Rates by Offences Division

Bushells Ridge Crimes Against the Person

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Bushells Ridge vs NSW

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

Bushells Ridge Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

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

Property and Deception Offences: Bushells Ridge vs NSW, Australia

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

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug Offences: Bushells Ridge vs New South Wales

Public Order and Security Offences

Public Order and Security Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Public Order and Security Offences: Bushells Ridge vs NSW

Bushells Ridge Crimes per Square KM

Bushells Ridge Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Bushells Ridge in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Bushells Ridge?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Bushells Ridge is possession and/or use of cannabis.

What is the crime rate in Bushells Ridge?

The overall crime rate in Bushells Ridge, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 212500 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 Bushells Ridge a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Bushells Ridge total crime rate in 2021 was 212500. This means it’s 1% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Bushells Ridge has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Bushells Ridge safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of Bushells Ridge

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