Chifley Crime Index

38

(100 is safest)

Safer than 38% of most Australia suburbs

Chifley Crime Map

Chifley crime map

Chifley Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across 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.

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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

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person691967
Property and deception offences852424
Drug offences25713
Public order and security offences21599
Justice procedures offences30855
Other offences30855
Total2607414

Chifley Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 50

In Chifley

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Chifley vs NSW

Chifley population: 3507

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault3462864969770
Sexual offences714650200179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion1127292
Intimidation, stalking and harassment2540910713501
Other offences against the person218835723

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.

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault5143
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences257
Domestic violence related assault21599
Non-domestic violence related assault12342

Chifley Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 40

In Chifley

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Chifley vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Chifley vs NSW, Australia

Chifley population: 3507

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft6118002817392204
Burglary/Break and Enter624967171306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property1849136513602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft386
Steal from motor vehicle23656
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling6171
Break and enter non-dwelling00

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Chifley vs NSW

Drug Offences: Chifley 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 possession183403251341667
Drug dealing and trafficking26293577705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs11116291366
Other drug offences4584111472

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: Chifley vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct817321228212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences1314664371179.54

Chifley Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Chifley vs NSW

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

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 Police11
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault1621
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault912
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault05
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences121
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery182
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping00
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion01
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment1925
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person12
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft13
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle1823
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods36
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling78
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person10
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud1821
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences20
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling86
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling010
Property and deception offencesArsonArson30
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property1818
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 cannabis126
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines17
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs35
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis01
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines01
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis01
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences04
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass45
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct11
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language32
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent60
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences713
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 offences31
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences629
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody01
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order415
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions810
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer24
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures10

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