Chifley, NSW, 2036 Crime Rate and Statistics

Chifley Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

• The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 260, up 38% from 189 incidents recorded in the same period last year.

• Chifley is in the 32st percentile for safety, meaning 69% of NSW suburbs are safer than Chifley and 31% of suburbs are more dangerous than Chifley.

• The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 31% (8 Incidents) compared to the previous year..

• The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 600% (6 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 25% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 22% (11 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 200% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• There was no change in the number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.

Crime in Chifley: 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 Chifley’s crime rate is quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs, as it is ranked safer than only 38% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 69% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Chifley. Therefore, Chifley’s public safety metrics are moderate.

How risky is that? Living in Chifley comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 22 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 Chifley’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 Chifley.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Chifley crime statistics shows that there are 1967 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 Chifley are 1 in 50.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Chifley, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 40, equivalent to a rate of 2424 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.

Chifley Crime Rates by Offences Division

Chifley 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: Chifley vs NSW

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

Chifley 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: Chifley vs NSW, Australia

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

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug Offences: Chifley vs New South Wales

Public Order and Security Offences

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

Public Order and Security Offences: Chifley vs NSW

Chifley Crimes per Square KM

Chifley Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Chifley in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Chifley?

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

What is the crime rate in Chifley?

The overall crime rate in Chifley, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 7414 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 Chifley a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Chifley total crime rate in 2021 was 7414. This means it’s 31% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Chifley has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Chifley safe at night?

41% of crimes in Chifley occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Chifley at night.

Total Crime Stats of Chifley

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