Charlestown Crime Index

19

(100 is safest)

Safer than 19% of most Australia suburbs

Charlestown Crime Map

Charlestown crime map

Charlestown Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Charlestown
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 1251, up 1% from 1241 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Charlestown is in the 23rd percentile for safety, meaning 77% of NSW suburbs are safer than Charlestown and 23% of suburbs are more dangerous than Charlestown.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 14% (20 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 56% (18 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of homicide offences recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of burglary offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 11% (6 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 2% (12 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 increased by 14% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 increased by 12% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 27% (36 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Charlestown: An In-Depth Analysis

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of recent crime data from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) reveals that Charlestown’s crime rate is considerably higher than the average across most suburbs in Australia, as it is ranked safer than only 19% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 77% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Charlestown. Therefore, Charlestown’s public safety metrics are low.

How risky is that? Living in Charlestown comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 14 of becoming a victim of crime, considering the total rate of crimes against the person and property. In contrast, the average chance of falling victim to crime in New South Wales stands at 1 in 20.

To better understand Charlestown’s overall crime rate, it is essential to examine its performance in crimes against the person and property crimes separately. This approach can provide further insight into whether violent crimes, property crimes, or both, are the primary drivers of the general crime rate in Charlestown.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Charlestown crime statistics shows that there are 1665 incidents against the person per 100,000 inhabitants in a standard year, compared to the NSW average rate of 1500. As a result, the chances of becoming a victim of crimes such as homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion in Charlestown are 1 in 59.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Charlestown, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 18, equivalent to a rate of 5208 per 100,000 residents. As a reference, the property crime rate for every 100,000 residents in NSW is 3158.

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.

Charlestown Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person2261665
Property and deception offences7075208
Drug offences60442
Public order and security offences44324
Justice procedures offences81597
Other offences133980
Total12519216

Charlestown Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 59

In Charlestown

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Charlestown vs NSW

Charlestown population: 13574

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide17271
Assault11962864877770
Sexual offences1414650103179
Robbery817605922
Abduction and kidnapping2203153
Blackmail and Extortion2127152
Intimidation, stalking and harassment7840910575501
Other offences against the person218831523

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder17
Sexual assault859
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences644
Domestic violence related assault47346
Non-domestic violence related assault69508

Charlestown Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 18

In Charlestown

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Charlestown vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Charlestown vs NSW, Australia

Charlestown population: 13574

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft55618002840962204
Burglary/Break and Enter4924967361306
Arson337602246
Malicious damage to property9949136729602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft28206
Steal from motor vehicle58427
Steal from retail store2231643
Break and enter dwelling25184
Break and enter non-dwelling24177

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Charlestown vs NSW

Drug Offences: Charlestown 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 possession523403238341667
Drug dealing and trafficking46293297705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences458412972

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: Charlestown vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct2217321162212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences2214664162179.54

Charlestown Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Charlestown vs NSW

Charlestown Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Charlestown in 2021?

According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 1 murders in Charlestown in 2021. The number of homicides (which includes murders, attempted murder, murder conspiracy, and manslaughters) was 1.

What’s the most common crime in Charlestown?

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

What is the crime rate in Charlestown?

The overall crime rate in Charlestown, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 9216 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 Charlestown a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Charlestown total crime rate in 2021 was 9216. This means it’s 23% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Charlestown has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Charlestown safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of Charlestown

DivisionSubdivisionOffence typeYear (2020)Year (2021)
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder01
Crimes against the personHomicideAttempted murder00
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder accessory, conspiracy00
Crimes against the personHomicideManslaughter00
Crimes against the personAssaultAssault Police83
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault4647
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault8569
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault178
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences15160
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery1516
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping02
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion02
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment8378
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person32
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft2528
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle6358
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store215223
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods1413
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling1227
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person108
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud151160
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences5439
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling3225
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling23124
Property and deception offencesArsonArson83
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property13599
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine20
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis1924
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines1619
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy10
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs49
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine01
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis01
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines21
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy01
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs10
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis20
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences34
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass3311
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct75
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language82
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent24
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences2822
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences33
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences12
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences248
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences3280
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order3239
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions2432
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer124
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures16

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