Cabramatta West Crime Index

67

(100 is safest)

Safer than 67% of most Australia suburbs

Cabramatta West Crime Map

Cabramatta West crime map

Cabramatta West Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Cabramatta West
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 351, down 3% from 362 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Cabramatta West is in the 53rd percentile for safety, meaning 47% of NSW suburbs are safer than Cabramatta West and 53% of suburbs are more dangerous than Cabramatta West.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 8% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 64% (7 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 53% (10 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 20% (16 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 33% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 22% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Cabramatta West: 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 Cabramatta West is safer than only 67% of all suburbs across the nation, regardless of population size. This implies that Cabramatta West’s crime rate is below average to the majority of suburbs in Australia.

How does Cabramatta West perform compared to other suburbs of all population sizes in NSW? The crime rate in Cabramatta West is greater than that of roughly 47% of other suburbs in NSW, leading to high public safety scores.

As a resident of Cabramatta West, the likelihood of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 38 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 Cabramatta West’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 Cabramatta West. By doing so, we can gain a more in-depth insight into the nature and extent of crime in Cabramatta West.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis has uncovered that the rate of crimes against the person in Cabramatta West is 1343 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 73 if you reside in Cabramatta West.

Our data reveals that the odds of becoming a victim of property crime in Cabramatta West are 1 in 79, with a rate of 1254 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.

Cabramatta West Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person1051343
Property and deception offences981254
Drug offences39499
Public order and security offences20256
Justice procedures offences52665
Other offences37473
Total3514491

Cabramatta West Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 73

In Cabramatta West

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in Cabramatta West vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Cabramatta West vs NSW

Cabramatta West population: 7816

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault4962864627770
Sexual offences41465051179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment5240910665501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault00
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences451
Domestic violence related assault37473
Non-domestic violence related assault9115

Cabramatta West Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 79

In Cabramatta West

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Cabramatta West vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Cabramatta West vs NSW, Australia

Cabramatta West population: 7816

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft661800288442204
Burglary/Break and Enter924967115306
Arson137601346
Malicious damage to property2249136281602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft451
Steal from motor vehicle15192
Steal from retail store113
Break and enter dwelling8102
Break and enter non-dwelling113

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Cabramatta West vs NSW

Drug Offences: Cabramatta West 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 possession313403239741667
Drug dealing and trafficking16293137705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs61116771366
Other drug offences158411372

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: Cabramatta West vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct51732164212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences1514664192179.54

Cabramatta West Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Cabramatta West vs NSW

Cabramatta West Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Cabramatta West in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Cabramatta West?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Cabramatta West is intimidation, stalking and harassment.

What is the crime rate in Cabramatta West?

The overall crime rate in Cabramatta West, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 4491 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 Cabramatta West a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Cabramatta West total crime rate in 2021 was 4491. This means it’s 53% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Cabramatta West has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Cabramatta West safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of Cabramatta West

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 Police03
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault4137
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault129
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault60
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences531
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery294
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping00
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion10
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment2152
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person10
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft64
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle1215
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store21
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods149
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling145
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person10
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud2931
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences41
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling198
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling011
Property and deception offencesArsonArson11
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property1822
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine20
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics256
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis1412
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines98
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy01
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs84
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis20
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines60
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs10
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis55
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug01
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs01
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences41
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass22
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language01
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent12
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences1415
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences42
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences2135
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order925
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions2022
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer24
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