Clifton Grove Crime Index

26

(100 is safest)

Safer than 26% of most Australia suburbs

Clifton Grove Crime Map

Clifton Grove crime map

Clifton Grove Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Clifton Grove
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 58, up 71% from 34 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Clifton Grove is in the 39th percentile for safety, meaning 61% of NSW suburbs are safer than Clifton Grove and 39% of suburbs are more dangerous than Clifton Grove.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 275% (11 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 50% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • 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 63% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no motor vehicle theft offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 233% (14 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Clifton Grove: An In-Depth Analysis

Based on the latest crime statistics from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, AU Crime Rate’s analysis indicates that Clifton Grove is safer than only 26% of all suburbs across the nation, regardless of population size. This implies that Clifton Grove’s crime rate is quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs.

How does Clifton Grove perform compared to other suburbs of all population sizes in NSW? The crime rate in Clifton Grove is greater than that of roughly 61% of other suburbs in NSW, leading to moderate public safety scores.

As a resident of Clifton Grove, the likelihood of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 19 based on the combined crime rate of offences against the person and property. This is in contrast to the New South Wales average, where the chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 20.

To get a more comprehensive understanding of Clifton Grove’s crime statistics, it is essential to take a closer look at its against the person and property crime data. This examination is particularly critical because it enables us to determine whether violent crime, property crime, or both are the primary contributors to the total crime rate in Clifton Grove. By doing so, we can gain a more in-depth insight into the nature and extent of crime in Clifton Grove.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis has uncovered that the rate of crimes against the person in Clifton Grove is 2513 per one hundred thousand inhabitants. By contrast, the statewide average for such crimes stands at 1500. This suggests that experiencing serious offences like homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, or extortion is 1 in 39 if you reside in Clifton Grove.

Our data reveals that the odds of becoming a victim of property crime in Clifton Grove are 1 in 41, with a rate of 2408 incidents per 100,000 residents. Keep in mind that the NSW average is 3158 incidents per 100,000 residents. The types of property crimes tracked in this analysis include theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property.

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.

Clifton Grove Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person242513
Property and deception offences232408
Drug offences6628
Public order and security offences2209
Justice procedures offences2209
Other offences1105
Total586073

Clifton Grove Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 39

In Clifton Grove

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in Clifton Grove vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Clifton Grove vs NSW

Clifton Grove population: 955

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault15628641571770
Sexual offences314650314179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment540910524501
Other offences against the person1188310523

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault1105
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences2209
Domestic violence related assault101047
Non-domestic violence related assault5524

Clifton Grove Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 41

In Clifton Grove

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Clifton Grove vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Clifton Grove vs NSW, Australia

Clifton Grove population: 955

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft31800283142204
Burglary/Break and Enter0249670306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property20491362094602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft00
Steal from motor vehicle1105
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 Clifton Grove vs NSW

Drug Offences: Clifton Grove 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 possession33403231441667
Drug dealing and trafficking162931057705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs211162091366
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: Clifton Grove vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct117321105212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences114664105179.54

Clifton Grove Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Clifton Grove vs NSW

Clifton Grove Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Clifton Grove in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Clifton Grove?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Clifton Grove is malicious damage to property.

What is the crime rate in Clifton Grove?

The overall crime rate in Clifton Grove, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 6073 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 Clifton Grove a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Clifton Grove total crime rate in 2021 was 6073. This means it’s 39% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Clifton Grove has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Clifton Grove safe at night?

45% of crimes in Clifton Grove occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Clifton Grove at night.

Total Crime Stats of Clifton Grove

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 assault110
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault35
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault21
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences01
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery12
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 harassment55
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person01
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft10
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle41
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling21
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud11
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences00
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 property620
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 cannabis12
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy01
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis01
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 cannabis01
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug01
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass11
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 offences01
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 offences01
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order31
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions01
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