Chisholm Crime Index

70

(100 is safest)

Safer than 70% of most Australia suburbs

Chisholm Crime Map

Chisholm crime map

Chisholm Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Chisholm
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 105, up 24% from 85 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Chisholm is in the 82nd percentile for safety, meaning 18% of NSW suburbs are safer than Chisholm and 82% of suburbs are more dangerous than Chisholm.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 70% (7 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 200% (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 increased by 17% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 15% (6 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% (3 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 Chisholm: 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 Chisholm’s crime rate is below average to the majority of suburbs in Australia, as it is ranked safer than only 70% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 18% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Chisholm. Therefore, Chisholm’s public safety metrics are very high.

How risky is that? Living in Chisholm comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 33 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 Chisholm’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 Chisholm.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Chisholm crime statistics shows that there are 789 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 Chisholm are 1 in 126.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Chisholm, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 78, equivalent to a rate of 1271 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.

Chisholm Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person36789
Property and deception offences581271
Drug offences244
Public order and security offences122
Justice procedures offences366
Other offences5110
Total1052301

Chisholm Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 126

In Chisholm

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Chisholm vs NSW

Chisholm population: 4563

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault1762864373770
Sexual offences914650197179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment1040910219501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault366
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences6131
Domestic violence related assault13285
Non-domestic violence related assault488

Chisholm Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 78

In Chisholm

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Chisholm vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Chisholm vs NSW, Australia

Chisholm population: 4563

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft4618002810082204
Burglary/Break and Enter724967153306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property549136110602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft6131
Steal from motor vehicle13285
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling6131
Break and enter non-dwelling122

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Chisholm vs NSW

Drug Offences: Chisholm 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 possession1340322241667
Drug dealing and trafficking0629307705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences158412272

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: Chisholm 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 offences11466422179.54

Chisholm Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Chisholm vs NSW

Chisholm Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Chisholm in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Chisholm?

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

What is the crime rate in Chisholm?

The overall crime rate in Chisholm, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 2301 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 Chisholm a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Chisholm total crime rate in 2021 was 2301. This means it’s 82% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Chisholm has a very high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Chisholm safe at night?

34% of crimes in Chisholm occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Chisholm at night.

Total Crime Stats of Chisholm

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 assault313
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault74
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault13
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences214
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery126
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 harassment1010
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person20
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft36
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle1013
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling66
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud1214
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences97
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling36
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling311
Property and deception offencesArsonArson00
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property55
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 cannabis10
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines11
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 offences01
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass30
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 offences05
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order11
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions22
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

Greater Capital City Statistical Area

Greater Sydney