Coniston Crime Index

55

(100 is safest)

Safer than 55% of most Australia suburbs

Coniston Crime Map

Coniston crime map

Coniston Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Coniston
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 377, down 9% from 415 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Coniston is in the 10th percentile for safety, meaning 90% of NSW suburbs are safer than Coniston and 10% of suburbs are more dangerous than Coniston.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 40% (6 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 33% (1 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 40% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 37% (16 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 20% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 6% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Coniston: 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 Coniston is safer than only 55% of all suburbs across the nation, regardless of population size. This implies that Coniston’s crime rate is about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia.

How does Coniston perform compared to other suburbs of all population sizes in NSW? The crime rate in Coniston is greater than that of roughly 90% of other suburbs in NSW, leading to low public safety scores.

As a resident of Coniston, the likelihood of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 30 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 Coniston’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 Coniston. By doing so, we can gain a more in-depth insight into the nature and extent of crime in Coniston.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis has uncovered that the rate of crimes against the person in Coniston is 1013 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 98 if you reside in Coniston.

Our data reveals that the odds of becoming a victim of property crime in Coniston are 1 in 44, with a rate of 2203 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.

Coniston Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person231013
Property and deception offences502203
Drug offences21925
Public order and security offences6264
Justice procedures offences16705
Other offences26111498
Total37716608

Coniston Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 98

In Coniston

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Coniston vs NSW

Coniston population: 2270

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault962864396770
Sexual offences21465088179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment1140910485501
Other offences against the person118834423

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault00
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences288
Domestic violence related assault6264
Non-domestic violence related assault3132

Coniston Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 44

In Coniston

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Coniston vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Coniston vs NSW, Australia

Coniston population: 2270

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft2718002811892204
Burglary/Break and Enter724967308306
Arson137604446
Malicious damage to property1549136661602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft4176
Steal from motor vehicle9396
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling4176
Break and enter non-dwelling3132

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Coniston vs NSW

Drug Offences: Coniston 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 possession83403235241667
Drug dealing and trafficking16293447705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences12584152972

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: Coniston vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct317321132212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences314664132179.54

Coniston Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Coniston vs NSW

Coniston Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Coniston in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Coniston?

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

What is the crime rate in Coniston?

The overall crime rate in Coniston, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 16608 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 Coniston a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Coniston total crime rate in 2021 was 16608. This means it’s 10% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Coniston has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Coniston safe at night?

33% of crimes in Coniston occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Coniston at night.

Total Crime Stats of Coniston

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 assault106
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault53
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault10
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences211
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery152
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 harassment1011
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person01
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft54
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle149
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods10
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling30
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud1511
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences53
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling34
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling213
Property and deception offencesArsonArson21
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property1615
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 cannabis46
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines02
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 cocaine01
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines30
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 drugs20
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences412
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct32
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent21
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences33
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 offences281211
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences850
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order68
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions26
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer02
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