Buxton Crime Index

92

(100 is safest)

Safer than 92% of most Australia suburbs

Buxton Crime Map

Buxton crime map

Buxton Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Buxton
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 39, down 13% from 45 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Buxton is in the 87th percentile for safety, meaning 13% of NSW suburbs are safer than Buxton and 87% of suburbs are more dangerous than Buxton.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 67% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 50% (1 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 39% (7 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no motor vehicle theft offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 33% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Buxton: 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, Buxton is ranked safer than 92% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Buxton crime rate is noticeably lower than the average compared to most Australia’s suburbs.

In NSW, only about 13% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Buxton. As a result, Buxton has very high scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of Buxton, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 71 (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 Buxton’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 Buxton’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Buxton’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 Buxton is 529 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 Buxton is 1 in 188. 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 Buxton is 1 in 115. This is equal to a rate of 865 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.

Buxton Crime Rates by Offences Division

Buxton Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 188

In Buxton

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Buxton vs NSW

Buxton population: 2080

NSW population: 8058541

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

Buxton Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 115

In Buxton

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Buxton vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Buxton vs NSW, Australia

Buxton population: 2080

NSW population: 8058541

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

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Buxton vs NSW

Drug Offences: Buxton vs New South Wales

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: Buxton vs NSW

Buxton Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Buxton vs NSW

Buxton Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Buxton in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Buxton?

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

What is the crime rate in Buxton?

The overall crime rate in Buxton, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 1875 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 Buxton a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Buxton total crime rate in 2021 was 1875. This means it’s 87% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Buxton has a very high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Buxton safe at night?

39% of crimes in Buxton occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Buxton at night.

Total Crime Stats of Buxton

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

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