Concord West Crime Index

71

(100 is safest)

Safer than 71% of most Australia suburbs

Concord West Crime Map

Concord West crime map

Concord West Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Concord West
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 204, up 15% from 177 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Concord West is in the 67th percentile for safety, meaning 33% of NSW suburbs are safer than Concord West and 67% of suburbs are more dangerous than Concord West.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 22% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 67% (4 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 29% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 9% (6 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 344% (31 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Concord West: An In-Depth Analysis

According to AU Crime Rate’s analysis of the latest crime statistics from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, Concord West is ranked safer than 71% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Concord West crime rate is below average to the majority of suburbs in Australia.

In NSW, only about 33% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Concord West. As a result, Concord West has high scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of Concord West, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 40 (based on the total crime rate of crimes against the person and property combined) while the New South Wales average is 1 in 20.

Let’s take a closer look at Concord West’s crime statistics and see how it fares in terms of crimes against person and property crimes. This information is crucial because it can shed light on whether violent or property crimes or both, are the primary factors driving Concord West’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Concord West’s crime data and what they reveal about the suburb’s safety and security? Let’s dive in!

AU Crime Rate’s analysis reveals that against the person crime rate in Concord West is 470 per one hundred thousand inhabitants while the NSW average rate is 1500. So, one’s chances of becoming a victim of crimes against the person in Concord West is 1 in 212. The crimes against the person included in this analysis are homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion.

From our analysis, we discovered that your odds of becoming a victim of a property crime if you live in Concord West is 1 in 49. This is equal to a rate of 1993 per one hundred thousand residents compared to a rate of 3158 per 100,000 residents for NSW state. It’s worth mentioning that the property crimes tracked here 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.

Concord West Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person29470
Property and deception offences1231993
Drug offences20324
Public order and security offences9146
Justice procedures offences8130
Other offences15243
Total2043305

Concord West Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 212

In Concord West

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Concord West vs NSW

Concord West population: 6172

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault1462864227770
Sexual offences21465032179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment1340910211501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault00
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences232
Domestic violence related assault465
Non-domestic violence related assault10162

Concord West Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 49

In Concord West

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Concord West vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Concord West vs NSW, Australia

Concord West population: 6172

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft7118002811502204
Burglary/Break and Enter1024967162306
Arson237603246
Malicious damage to property4049136648602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft697
Steal from motor vehicle7113
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling8130
Break and enter non-dwelling232

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Concord West vs NSW

Drug Offences: Concord West 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 possession163403225941667
Drug dealing and trafficking0629307705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs21116321366
Other drug offences258413272

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 West vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct31732149212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences61466497179.54

Concord West Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Concord West vs NSW

Concord West Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Concord West in 2021?

According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 0 murders in Concord West 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 West?

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 West is malicious damage to property.

What is the crime rate in Concord West?

The overall crime rate in Concord West, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 3305 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 West a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Concord West total crime rate in 2021 was 3305. This means it’s 67% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Concord West has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Concord West safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of Concord West

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 Police20
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault54
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault1110
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault30
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences340
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery382
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 harassment1413
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft36
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle117
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods01
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling28
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person11
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud3840
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences108
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling128
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling212
Property and deception offencesArsonArson02
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property940
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics02
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis67
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines14
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy10
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs43
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 cannabis12
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences32
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass12
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct20
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language20
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent01
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences16
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences72
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences10
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences53
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences910
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order03
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions34
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer01
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