Cobbitty Crime Index

93

(100 is safest)

Safer than 93% of most Australia suburbs

Cobbitty Crime Map

Cobbitty crime map

Cobbitty Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Cobbitty
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 77, down 13% from 89 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Cobbitty is in the 88th percentile for safety, meaning 12% of NSW suburbs are safer than Cobbitty and 88% of suburbs are more dangerous than Cobbitty.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 29% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 38% (3 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 200% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 20% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 increased by 200% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 29% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Cobbitty: 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 Cobbitty is safer than only 93% of all suburbs across the nation, regardless of population size. This implies that Cobbitty’s crime rate is noticeably lower than the average compared to most Australia’s suburbs.

How does Cobbitty perform compared to other suburbs of all population sizes in NSW? The crime rate in Cobbitty is greater than that of roughly 12% of other suburbs in NSW, leading to very high public safety scores.

As a resident of Cobbitty, the likelihood of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 76 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 Cobbitty’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 Cobbitty. By doing so, we can gain a more in-depth insight into the nature and extent of crime in Cobbitty.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis has uncovered that the rate of crimes against the person in Cobbitty is 593 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 168 if you reside in Cobbitty.

Our data reveals that the odds of becoming a victim of property crime in Cobbitty are 1 in 140, with a rate of 712 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.

Cobbitty Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person25593
Property and deception offences30712
Drug offences00
Public order and security offences7166
Justice procedures offences6142
Other offences9213
Total771826

Cobbitty Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 168

In Cobbitty

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Cobbitty vs NSW

Cobbitty population: 4216

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault1062864237770
Sexual offences514650119179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment1040910237501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault247
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences371
Domestic violence related assault7166
Non-domestic violence related assault247

Cobbitty Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 140

In Cobbitty

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Cobbitty vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Cobbitty vs NSW, Australia

Cobbitty population: 4216

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft181800284272204
Burglary/Break and Enter32496771306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property949136213602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft371
Steal from motor vehicle371
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling00
Break and enter non-dwelling371

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Cobbitty vs NSW

Drug Offences: Cobbitty 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: Cobbitty vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct31732171212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences41466495179.54

Cobbitty Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Cobbitty vs NSW

Cobbitty Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Cobbitty in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Cobbitty?

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

What is the crime rate in Cobbitty?

The overall crime rate in Cobbitty, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 1826 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 Cobbitty a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Cobbitty total crime rate in 2021 was 1826. This means it’s 88% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Cobbitty has a very high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Cobbitty safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of Cobbitty

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 Police01
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault117
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault32
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault52
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences36
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery63
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 harassment1410
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft13
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle03
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods11
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling43
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud66
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences32
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling10
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling013
Property and deception offencesArsonArson30
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property79
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 amphetamines00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine20
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines10
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 offences10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass43
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct10
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 offences74
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 offences39
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order32
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions14
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