Crookwell Crime Index

68

(100 is safest)

Safer than 68% of most Australia suburbs

Crookwell Crime Map

Crookwell crime map

Crookwell Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Crookwell
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 96, up 28% from 75 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Crookwell is in the 63rd percentile for safety, meaning 37% of NSW suburbs are safer than Crookwell and 63% of suburbs are more dangerous than Crookwell.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 22% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 50% (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 1100% (11 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 6% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no motor vehicle theft offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 54% (7 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Crookwell: 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 Crookwell are below average to the majority of suburbs in Australia. In fact, it is considered safer than about 68% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in Crookwell are higher than approximately 37% 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 38 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 Crookwell’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 Crookwell. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

Crookwell Crime rate for crimes against the person is 823 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the NSW average rate is 1500. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in Crookwell was 1 in 121. 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 Crookwell is 1 in 56, with a rate of 1758 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.

Crookwell Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person22823
Property and deception offences471758
Drug offences4150
Public order and security offences7262
Justice procedures offences3112
Other offences13486
Total963590

Crookwell Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 121

In Crookwell

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Crookwell vs NSW

Crookwell population: 2674

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault1162864411770
Sexual offences314650112179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment840910299501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault275
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences137
Domestic violence related assault6224
Non-domestic violence related assault5187

Crookwell Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 56

In Crookwell

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Crookwell vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Crookwell vs NSW, Australia

Crookwell population: 2674

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft151800285612204
Burglary/Break and Enter1224967449306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property2049136748602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft00
Steal from motor vehicle137
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling5187
Break and enter non-dwelling7262

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Crookwell vs NSW

Drug Offences: Crookwell 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 possession33403211241667
Drug dealing and trafficking0629307705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences158413772

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: Crookwell vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct517321187212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences21466475179.54

Crookwell Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Crookwell vs NSW

Crookwell Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Crookwell in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Crookwell?

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

What is the crime rate in Crookwell?

The overall crime rate in Crookwell, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 3590 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 Crookwell a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Crookwell total crime rate in 2021 was 3590. This means it’s 63% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Crookwell has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Crookwell safe at night?

31% of crimes in Crookwell occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Crookwell at night.

Total Crime Stats of Crookwell

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 Police10
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault16
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault75
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault22
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences05
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery51
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 harassment48
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft20
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle31
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling22
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud55
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences47
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling15
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling017
Property and deception offencesArsonArson00
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property1320
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 cannabis13
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 drugs00
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 cannabis00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences11
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass04
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct01
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent00
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences32
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences33
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences11
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences189
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order23
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions00
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