Davistown Crime Index

94

(100 is safest)

Safer than 94% of most Australia suburbs

Davistown Crime Map

Davistown crime map

Davistown Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Davistown
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 59, up 44% from 41 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Davistown is in the 82nd percentile for safety, meaning 18% of NSW suburbs are safer than Davistown and 82% of suburbs are more dangerous than Davistown.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 33% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (3 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 400% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 8% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There were no motor vehicle theft offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 50% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Davistown: 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, Davistown is ranked safer than 94% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Davistown crime rate is noticeably lower than the average compared to most Australia’s suburbs.

In NSW, only about 18% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Davistown. As a result, Davistown has very high scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of Davistown, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 82 (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 Davistown’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 Davistown’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Davistown’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 Davistown is 543 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 Davistown is 1 in 183. 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 Davistown is 1 in 151. This is equal to a rate of 660 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.

Davistown Crime Rates by Offences Division

Davistown Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 183

In Davistown

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Davistown vs NSW

Davistown population: 2577

NSW population: 8058541

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

Davistown Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 151

In Davistown

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Davistown vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Davistown vs NSW, Australia

Davistown population: 2577

NSW population: 8058541

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

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Davistown vs NSW

Drug Offences: Davistown vs New South Wales

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: Davistown vs NSW

Davistown Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Davistown vs NSW

Davistown Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Davistown in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Davistown?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Davistown is intimidation, stalking and harassment.

What is the crime rate in Davistown?

The overall crime rate in Davistown, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 2289 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 Davistown a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Davistown total crime rate in 2021 was 2289. This means it’s 82% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Davistown has a very high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Davistown safe at night?

35% of crimes in Davistown occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Davistown at night.

Total Crime Stats of Davistown

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