Deepwater Crime Index

21

(100 is safest)

Safer than 21% of most Australia suburbs

Deepwater Crime Map

Deepwater crime map

Deepwater Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Deepwater
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 46, down 10% from 51 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Deepwater is in the 19th percentile for safety, meaning 81% of NSW suburbs are safer than Deepwater and 19% of suburbs are more dangerous than Deepwater.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 133% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 300% (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 decreased by 83% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 46% (5 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.
  • There was no change in the number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.

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Crime in Deepwater: An In-Depth Analysis

Based on the latest crime statistics from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, AU Crime Rate’s analysis indicates that Deepwater is safer than only 21% of all suburbs across the nation, regardless of population size. This implies that Deepwater’s crime rate is quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs.

How does Deepwater perform compared to other suburbs of all population sizes in NSW? The crime rate in Deepwater is greater than that of roughly 81% of other suburbs in NSW, leading to low public safety scores.

As a resident of Deepwater, the likelihood of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 16 based on the combined crime rate of offences against the person and property. This is in contrast to the New South Wales average, where the chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 20.

To get a more comprehensive understanding of Deepwater’s crime statistics, it is essential to take a closer look at its against the person and property crime data. This examination is particularly critical because it enables us to determine whether violent crime, property crime, or both are the primary contributors to the total crime rate in Deepwater. By doing so, we can gain a more in-depth insight into the nature and extent of crime in Deepwater.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis has uncovered that the rate of crimes against the person in Deepwater is 3579 per one hundred thousand inhabitants. By contrast, the statewide average for such crimes stands at 1500. This suggests that experiencing serious offences like homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, or extortion is 1 in 27 if you reside in Deepwater.

Our data reveals that the odds of becoming a victim of property crime in Deepwater are 1 in 44, with a rate of 2237 incidents per 100,000 residents. Keep in mind that the NSW average is 3158 incidents per 100,000 residents. The types of property crimes tracked in this analysis 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.

Deepwater Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person163579
Property and deception offences102237
Drug offences2447
Public order and security offences71566
Justice procedures offences51119
Other offences61342
Total4610291

Deepwater Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 27

In Deepwater

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Deepwater vs NSW

Deepwater population: 447

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault7628641566770
Sexual offences314650671179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment6409101342501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault2447
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences1224
Domestic violence related assault61342
Non-domestic violence related assault1224

Deepwater Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 44

In Deepwater

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Deepwater vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Deepwater vs NSW, Australia

Deepwater population: 447

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft618002813422204
Burglary/Break and Enter124967224306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property349136671602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft00
Steal from motor vehicle00
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling1224
Break and enter non-dwelling00

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Deepwater vs NSW

Drug Offences: Deepwater 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 possession13403222441667
Drug dealing and trafficking0629307705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences1584122472

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: Deepwater vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct117321224212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences6146641342179.54

Deepwater Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Deepwater vs NSW

Deepwater Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Deepwater in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Deepwater?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Deepwater is prohibited and regulated weapons offences.

What is the crime rate in Deepwater?

The overall crime rate in Deepwater, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 10291 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 Deepwater a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Deepwater total crime rate in 2021 was 10291. This means it’s 19% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Deepwater has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Deepwater safe at night?

34% of crimes in Deepwater occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Deepwater at night.

Total Crime Stats of Deepwater

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 Police00
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault06
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault31
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault02
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences04
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery41
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 harassment36
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle10
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling31
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft21
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud44
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences10
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling51
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling110
Property and deception offencesArsonArson00
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property33
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 cannabis10
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines01
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 cannabis10
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences01
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass40
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language21
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent00
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences16
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences93
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences63
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order13
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer02
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