Concord Crime Index

78

(100 is safest)

Safer than 78% of most Australia suburbs

Concord Crime Map

Concord crime map

Concord Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Concord
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 426, down 3% from 438 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Concord is in the 72nd percentile for safety, meaning 28% of NSW suburbs are safer than Concord and 72% of suburbs are more dangerous than Concord.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 30% (16 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 56% (5 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 33% (11 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 13% (18 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There was no change in the number of motor vehicle theft offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 16% (7 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Concord: An In-Depth Analysis

AU Crime Rate analyzed crime data from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research and found that crime rates in Concord are below average to the majority of suburbs in Australia. In fact, it is considered safer than about 78% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in Concord are higher than approximately 28% of other suburbs in NSW. Consequently, the suburb has high scores for public safety.

Your chance of becoming a victim of a crime if you live here? It’s 1 in 46 based on the combined crime rate of offences against the person and property while the risk of becoming a victim of crime in New South Wales is at 1 in 20.

Discovering the full picture of Concord’s crime statistics is crucial, and delving into the details of its against the person and property crime data is the key. By doing so, we can uncover which type of crime is more prevalent, whether it be violent or property-related, and gain a deeper understanding of the crime rate in Concord. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

Concord Crime rate for crimes against the person is 599 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the NSW average rate is 1500. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in Concord was 1 in 166. The crimes against persons included in this analysis are homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion.

According to our data, the likelihood of an individual becoming a victim of property crime in Concord is 1 in 65, with a rate of 1516 incidents per 100,000 inhabitants. It is important to note that the average rate of property crime in NSW is 3158 incidents per 100,000 residents. The property crimes included in this analysis consist of 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.

Concord Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person87599
Property and deception offences2201516
Drug offences23158
Public order and security offences16110
Justice procedures offences26179
Other offences54372
Total4262935

Concord Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 166

In Concord

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Concord vs NSW

Concord population: 14513

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault3862864262770
Sexual offences141465096179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment3440910234501
Other offences against the person11883723

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault855
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences641
Domestic violence related assault15103
Non-domestic violence related assault22152

Concord Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 65

In Concord

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Concord vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Concord vs NSW, Australia

Concord population: 14513

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft15718002810822204
Burglary/Break and Enter2224967152306
Arson337602146
Malicious damage to property3849136262602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft962
Steal from motor vehicle33227
Steal from retail store962
Break and enter dwelling17117
Break and enter non-dwelling534

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Concord vs NSW

Drug Offences: Concord 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 possession203403213841667
Drug dealing and trafficking0629307705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs1111671366
Other drug offences258411472

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: Concord vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct81732155212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences81466455179.54

Concord Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Concord vs NSW

Concord Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Concord in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Concord?

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

What is the crime rate in Concord?

The overall crime rate in Concord, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 2935 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 Concord a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Concord total crime rate in 2021 was 2935. This means it’s 72% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Concord has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Concord safe at night?

30% of crimes in Concord occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Concord at night.

Total Crime Stats of Concord

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 assault2215
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault3122
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault38
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences678
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery666
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping00
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion20
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment3634
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person11
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft99
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle2933
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store59
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods25
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling1513
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person20
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud6678
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences1110
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling2517
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling815
Property and deception offencesArsonArson13
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property4538
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine41
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics21
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis1311
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines71
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs86
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs10
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis01
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs10
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences02
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass113
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct12
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent03
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences158
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences223
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences651
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order129
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions109
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer06
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures02

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