Crows Nest Crime Index

41

(100 is safest)

Safer than 41% of most Australia suburbs

Crows Nest Crime Map

Crows Nest crime map

Crows Nest Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Crows Nest
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 349, down 3% from 361 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Crows Nest is in the 33rd percentile for safety, meaning 67% of NSW suburbs are safer than Crows Nest and 33% of suburbs are more dangerous than Crows Nest.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 27% (9 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • There was no change in the number of sexual offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There were no homicide offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of burglary offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 18% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 14% (19 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 50% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 80% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 6% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Crows Nest: 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 Crows Nest are about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia. In fact, it is considered safer than about 41% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in Crows Nest are higher than approximately 67% of other suburbs in NSW. Consequently, the suburb has moderate scores for public safety.

Your chance of becoming a victim of a crime if you live here? It’s 1 in 23 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 Crows Nest’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 Crows Nest. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

Crows Nest Crime rate for crimes against the person is 988 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the NSW average rate is 1500. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in Crows Nest was 1 in 100. 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 Crows Nest is 1 in 31, with a rate of 3144 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.

Crows Nest Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person49988
Property and deception offences1563144
Drug offences15302
Public order and security offences16322
Justice procedures offences31625
Other offences821653
Total3497033

Crows Nest Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 100

In Crows Nest

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in Crows Nest vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Crows Nest vs NSW

Crows Nest population: 4962

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault2462864484770
Sexual offences914650181179
Robbery117602022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment1440910282501
Other offences against the person118832023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault481
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences5101
Domestic violence related assault5101
Non-domestic violence related assault16322

Crows Nest Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 31

In Crows Nest

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Crows Nest vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Crows Nest vs NSW, Australia

Crows Nest population: 4962

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft11318002822772204
Burglary/Break and Enter924967181306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property3449136685602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft120
Steal from motor vehicle7141
Steal from retail store35705
Break and enter dwelling5101
Break and enter non-dwelling481

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Crows Nest vs NSW

Drug Offences: Crows Nest 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 possession103403220241667
Drug dealing and trafficking36293607705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences258414072

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: Crows Nest vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct917321181212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences714664141179.54

Crows Nest Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Crows Nest vs NSW

Crows Nest Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Crows Nest in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Crows Nest?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Crows Nest is steal from retail store.

What is the crime rate in Crows Nest?

The overall crime rate in Crows Nest, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 7033 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 Crows Nest a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Crows Nest total crime rate in 2021 was 7033. This means it’s 33% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Crows Nest has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Crows Nest safe at night?

46% of crimes in Crows Nest occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Crows Nest at night.

Total Crime Stats of Crows Nest

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 Police13
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault125
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault2016
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault14
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences832
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery385
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping10
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion00
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment1914
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person01
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft51
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle147
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store2435
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods77
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling1410
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person52
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud3832
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences2519
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling55
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling614
Property and deception offencesArsonArson00
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property3234
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine53
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics01
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis82
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines42
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy30
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs32
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine21
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines12
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 drugs10
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences12
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass45
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct23
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent11
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences77
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences3135
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences10
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences01
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences1246
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order47
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions2620
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer34
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures10

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