Cranebrook Crime Index

31

(100 is safest)

Safer than 31% of most Australia suburbs

Cranebrook Crime Map

Cranebrook crime map

Cranebrook Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Cranebrook
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 1113, up 18% from 946 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Cranebrook is in the 33rd percentile for safety, meaning 67% of NSW suburbs are safer than Cranebrook and 33% of suburbs are more dangerous than Cranebrook.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 4% (6 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 33% (13 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 17% (9 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 17% (37 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 increased by 60% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 18% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 44% (50 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Cranebrook: An In-Depth Analysis

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of recent crime data from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) reveals that Cranebrook’s crime rate is quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs, as it is ranked safer than only 31% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 67% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Cranebrook. Therefore, Cranebrook’s public safety metrics are moderate.

How risky is that? Living in Cranebrook comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 18 of becoming a victim of crime, considering the total rate of crimes against the person and property. In contrast, the average chance of falling victim to crime in New South Wales stands at 1 in 20.

To better understand Cranebrook’s overall crime rate, it is essential to examine its performance in crimes against the person and property crimes separately. This approach can provide further insight into whether violent crimes, property crimes, or both, are the primary drivers of the general crime rate in Cranebrook.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Cranebrook crime statistics shows that there are 1915 incidents against the person per 100,000 inhabitants in a standard year, compared to the NSW average rate of 1500. As a result, the chances of becoming a victim of crimes such as homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion in Cranebrook are 1 in 51.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Cranebrook, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 30, equivalent to a rate of 3228 per 100,000 residents. As a reference, the property crime rate for every 100,000 residents in NSW is 3158.

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.

Cranebrook Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person3021915
Property and deception offences5093228
Drug offences68431
Public order and security offences48304
Justice procedures offences100634
Other offences86545
Total11137058

Cranebrook Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 51

In Cranebrook

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Cranebrook vs NSW

Cranebrook population: 15770

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault15562864983770
Sexual offences2714650171179
Robbery817605122
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion112762
Intimidation, stalking and harassment10540910666501
Other offences against the person618833823

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault1276
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences1595
Domestic violence related assault90571
Non-domestic violence related assault63399

Cranebrook Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 30

In Cranebrook

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Cranebrook vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Cranebrook vs NSW, Australia

Cranebrook population: 15770

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft25618002816232204
Burglary/Break and Enter6324967399306
Arson25376015946
Malicious damage to property165491361046602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft18114
Steal from motor vehicle39247
Steal from retail store70444
Break and enter dwelling52330
Break and enter non-dwelling1170

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Cranebrook vs NSW

Drug Offences: Cranebrook 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 possession533403233641667
Drug dealing and trafficking36293197705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs41116251366
Other drug offences858415172

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: Cranebrook vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct2117321133212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences2714664171179.54

Cranebrook Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Cranebrook vs NSW

Cranebrook Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Cranebrook in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Cranebrook?

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

What is the crime rate in Cranebrook?

The overall crime rate in Cranebrook, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 7058 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 Cranebrook a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Cranebrook total crime rate in 2021 was 7058. This means it’s 33% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Cranebrook has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Cranebrook safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of Cranebrook

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 Police42
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault9590
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault6263
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault1912
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences2168
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery5115
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping00
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion01
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment113105
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person46
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft2218
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle3839
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store5270
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods710
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling3034
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person73
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft10
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud5168
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences1114
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling4652
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling8111
Property and deception offencesArsonArson1125
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property115165
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine21
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics23
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis1920
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines1318
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy21
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs310
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis22
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines11
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis32
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug02
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences18
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass1314
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct42
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language12
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent23
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences2327
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences00
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences23
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences2483
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody10
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order6652
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions3238
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer79
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures11

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