Delegate Crime Index

28

(100 is safest)

Safer than 28% of most Australia suburbs

Delegate Crime Map

Delegate crime map

Delegate Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Delegate
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 21, down 25% from 28 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Delegate is in the 33rd percentile for safety, meaning 67% of NSW suburbs are safer than Delegate and 33% of suburbs are more dangerous than Delegate.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (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 200% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There was no change in the number of theft offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • 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 67% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Delegate: 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, Delegate is ranked safer than 28% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Delegate crime rate is quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs.

In NSW, only about 67% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Delegate. As a result, Delegate has moderate scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of Delegate, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 21 (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 Delegate’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 Delegate’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Delegate’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 Delegate is 1661 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 Delegate is 1 in 59. 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 Delegate is 1 in 32. This is equal to a rate of 2990 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.

Delegate Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person51661
Property and deception offences92990
Drug offences00
Public order and security offences41329
Justice procedures offences2664
Other offences1332
Total216977

Delegate Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 59

In Delegate

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Delegate vs NSW

Delegate population: 301

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault0628640770
Sexual offences0146500179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment340910997501
Other offences against the person2188366423

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault00
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences00
Domestic violence related assault00
Non-domestic violence related assault00

Delegate Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 32

In Delegate

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Delegate vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Delegate vs NSW, Australia

Delegate population: 301

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft618002819932204
Burglary/Break and Enter224967664306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property149136332602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft00
Steal from motor vehicle00
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling2664
Break and enter non-dwelling00

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Delegate vs NSW

Drug Offences: Delegate 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 possession034032041667
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: Delegate vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct117321332212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences314664997179.54

Delegate Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Delegate vs NSW

Delegate Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Delegate in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Delegate?

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

What is the crime rate in Delegate?

The overall crime rate in Delegate, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 6977 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 Delegate a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Delegate total crime rate in 2021 was 6977. This means it’s 33% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Delegate has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Delegate safe at night?

48% of crimes in Delegate occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Delegate at night.

Total Crime Stats of Delegate

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 assault00
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault10
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault00
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences11
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery20
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 harassment13
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person02
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling12
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft10
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud21
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences23
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling02
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling010
Property and deception offencesArsonArson00
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property31
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 cannabis20
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines10
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 offences00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct01
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 offences53
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences01
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences50
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order22
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions10
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