Denman Crime Index

33

(100 is safest)

Safer than 33% of most Australia suburbs

Denman Crime Map

Denman crime map

Denman Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Denman
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 131, up 11% from 118 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Denman is in the 33rd percentile for safety, meaning 67% of NSW suburbs are safer than Denman and 33% of suburbs are more dangerous than Denman.
  • There was no change in the number of assault offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 14% (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 14% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 44% (8 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 increased by 50% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 127% (14 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Denman: 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, Denman is ranked safer than 33% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Denman 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 Denman. As a result, Denman has moderate scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of Denman, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 19 (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 Denman’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 Denman’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Denman’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 Denman is 1688 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 Denman is 1 in 58. 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 Denman is 1 in 30. This is equal to a rate of 3266 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.

Denman Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person311688
Property and deception offences603266
Drug offences3163
Public order and security offences9490
Justice procedures offences11599
Other offences17925
Total1317131

Denman Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 58

In Denman

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Denman vs NSW

Denman population: 1837

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault1662864871770
Sexual offences814650435179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment540910272501
Other offences against the person2188310923

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault3163
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences5272
Domestic violence related assault11599
Non-domestic violence related assault5272

Denman Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 30

In Denman

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Denman vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Denman vs NSW, Australia

Denman population: 1837

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft2618002814152204
Burglary/Break and Enter824967435306
Arson137605446
Malicious damage to property25491361361602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft3163
Steal from motor vehicle4218
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling5272
Break and enter non-dwelling3163

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Denman vs NSW

Drug Offences: Denman 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 possession1340325441667
Drug dealing and trafficking0629307705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs11116541366
Other drug offences158415472

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: Denman vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct617321327212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences314664163179.54

Denman Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Denman vs NSW

Denman Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Denman in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Denman?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Denman is malicious damage to property.

What is the crime rate in Denman?

The overall crime rate in Denman, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 7131 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 Denman a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Denman total crime rate in 2021 was 7131. This means it’s 33% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Denman has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Denman safe at night?

45% of crimes in Denman occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Denman at night.

Total Crime Stats of Denman

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 assault1111
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault55
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault53
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences28
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery65
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 harassment135
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person02
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft23
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle14
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store10
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods10
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling63
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud68
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences18
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling45
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling313
Property and deception offencesArsonArson01
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property1125
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine10
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis40
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines01
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy20
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 cannabis11
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences01
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass03
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct20
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language01
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent02
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences173
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences01
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences16
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences110
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order87
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions84
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer00
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