Dean Park Crime Index

58

(100 is safest)

Safer than 58% of most Australia suburbs

Dean Park Crime Map

Dean Park crime map

Dean Park Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Dean Park
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 153, up 28% from 120 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Dean Park is in the 49th percentile for safety, meaning 51% of NSW suburbs are safer than Dean Park and 49% of suburbs are more dangerous than Dean Park.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 13% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 133% (4 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 25% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 76% (16 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 75% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 78% (25 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Dean Park: 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 Dean Park are about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia. In fact, it is considered safer than about 58% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in Dean Park are higher than approximately 51% 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 31 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 Dean Park’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 Dean Park. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

Dean Park Crime rate for crimes against the person is 1448 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the NSW average rate is 1500. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in Dean Park was 1 in 68. 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 Dean Park is 1 in 60, with a rate of 1637 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.

Dean Park Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person461448
Property and deception offences521637
Drug offences8252
Public order and security offences131
Justice procedures offences22692
Other offences24755
Total1534816

Dean Park Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 68

In Dean Park

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in Dean Park vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Dean Park vs NSW

Dean Park population: 3177

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault2762864850770
Sexual offences714650220179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment1140910346501
Other offences against the person118833123

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault394
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences4126
Domestic violence related assault17535
Non-domestic violence related assault9283

Dean Park Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 60

In Dean Park

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Dean Park vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Dean Park vs NSW, Australia

Dean Park population: 3177

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft3718002811652204
Burglary/Break and Enter524967157306
Arson337609446
Malicious damage to property749136220602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft131
Steal from motor vehicle5157
Steal from retail store12378
Break and enter dwelling4126
Break and enter non-dwelling131

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Dean Park vs NSW

Drug Offences: Dean Park 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 possession83403225241667
Drug dealing and trafficking0629307705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences05841072

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: Dean Park vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct0173210212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences11466431179.54

Dean Park Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Dean Park vs NSW

Dean Park Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Dean Park in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Dean Park?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Dean Park is fraud.

What is the crime rate in Dean Park?

The overall crime rate in Dean Park, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 4816 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 Dean Park a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Dean Park total crime rate in 2021 was 4816. This means it’s 49% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Dean Park has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Dean Park safe at night?

32% of crimes in Dean Park occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Dean Park at night.

Total Crime Stats of Dean Park

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 Police01
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault1817
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault69
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault33
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences017
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery84
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 harassment1311
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person11
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft41
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle75
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store012
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods21
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling01
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud817
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences00
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling44
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling011
Property and deception offencesArsonArson13
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property327
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 cannabis14
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 drugs02
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 offences00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass50
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent00
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences21
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 offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences224
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order717
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions24
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer11
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