Chatswood West Crime Index

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(100 is safest)

Safer than 99% of most Australia suburbs

Chatswood West Crime Map

Chatswood West crime map

Chatswood West Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Chatswood West
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 9, down 57% from 21 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Chatswood West is in the 99th percentile for safety, meaning 1% of NSW suburbs are safer than Chatswood West and 99% of suburbs are more dangerous than Chatswood West.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 83% (5 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 decreased by 33% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 67% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Chatswood West: 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 Chatswood West’s crime rate is noticeably lower than the average compared to most Australia’s suburbs, as it is ranked safer than only 99% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 1% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Chatswood West. Therefore, Chatswood West’s public safety metrics are very high.

How risky is that? Living in Chatswood West comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 190 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 Chatswood West’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 Chatswood West.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Chatswood West crime statistics shows that there are 65 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 Chatswood West are 1 in 1529.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Chatswood West, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 218, equivalent to a rate of 458 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.

Chatswood West Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person165
Property and deception offences7458
Drug offences00
Public order and security offences165
Justice procedures offences00
Other offences00
Total9588

Chatswood West Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 1529

In Chatswood West

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Chatswood West vs NSW

Chatswood West population: 1530

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault16286465770
Sexual offences0146500179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment0409100501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault00
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences00
Domestic violence related assault165
Non-domestic violence related assault00

Chatswood West Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 218

In Chatswood West

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Chatswood West vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Chatswood West vs NSW, Australia

Chatswood West population: 1530

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft61800283922204
Burglary/Break and Enter0249670306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property14913665602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft165
Steal from motor vehicle165
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling00
Break and enter non-dwelling00

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Chatswood West vs NSW

Drug Offences: Chatswood 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 possession034032041667
Drug dealing and trafficking0629307705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences05841072

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: Chatswood West vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct0173210212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences11466465179.54

Chatswood West Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Chatswood West vs NSW

Chatswood West Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Chatswood West in 2021?

According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 0 murders in Chatswood 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 Chatswood 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 Chatswood West is steal from dwelling.

What is the crime rate in Chatswood West?

The overall crime rate in Chatswood West, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 588 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 Chatswood West a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Chatswood West total crime rate in 2021 was 588. This means it’s 99% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Chatswood West has a very high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Chatswood West safe at night?

38% of crimes in Chatswood West occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Chatswood West at night.

Total Crime Stats of Chatswood 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 Police00
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault51
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault10
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault00
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences01
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery60
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping00
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion00
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment00
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft01
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle11
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling12
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud61
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences11
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling00
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling010
Property and deception offencesArsonArson00
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property31
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent00
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences11
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences00
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences10
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions10
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures00

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

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