Drake Crime Index

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(100 is safest)

Safer than 4% of most Australia suburbs

Drake Crime Map

Drake crime map

Drake Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Drake
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 70, up 43% from 49 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Drake is in the 5th percentile for safety, meaning 95% of NSW suburbs are safer than Drake and 5% of suburbs are more dangerous than Drake.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 50% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 200% (2 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 11% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 70% (7 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 25% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 50% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Drake: An In-Depth Analysis

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of recent crime data from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) reveals that Drake’s crime rate is considerably higher than the average across most suburbs in Australia, as it is ranked safer than only 4% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 95% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Drake. Therefore, Drake’s public safety metrics are low.

How risky is that? Living in Drake comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 4 of becoming a victim of crime, considering the total rate of crimes against the person and property. In contrast, the average chance of falling victim to crime in New South Wales stands at 1 in 20.

To better understand Drake’s overall crime rate, it is essential to examine its performance in crimes against the person and property crimes separately. This approach can provide further insight into whether violent crimes, property crimes, or both, are the primary drivers of the general crime rate in Drake.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Drake crime statistics shows that there are 6073 incidents against the person per 100,000 inhabitants in a standard year, compared to the NSW average rate of 1500. As a result, the chances of becoming a victim of crimes such as homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion in Drake are 1 in 15.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Drake, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 6, equivalent to a rate of 13360 per 100,000 residents. As a reference, the property crime rate for every 100,000 residents in NSW is 3158.

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.

Drake Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person156073
Property and deception offences3313360
Drug offences62429
Public order and security offences62429
Justice procedures offences83239
Other offences2810
Total7028340

Drake Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 15

In Drake

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Drake vs NSW

Drake population: 247

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault9628643644770
Sexual offences214650810179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment4409101619501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault1405
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences1405
Domestic violence related assault72834
Non-domestic violence related assault2810

Drake Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 6

In Drake

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Drake vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Drake vs NSW, Australia

Drake population: 247

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft1718002868832204
Burglary/Break and Enter10249674049306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property6491362429602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft31215
Steal from motor vehicle2810
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling62429
Break and enter non-dwelling41619

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Drake vs NSW

Drug Offences: Drake 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 possession334032121541667
Drug dealing and trafficking0629307705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs3111612151366
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: Drake vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct3173211215212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences3146641215179.54

Drake Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Drake vs NSW

Drake Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Drake in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Drake?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Drake is domestic violence related assault.

What is the crime rate in Drake?

The overall crime rate in Drake, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 28340 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 Drake a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Drake total crime rate in 2021 was 28340. This means it’s 5% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Drake has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Drake safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of Drake

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 assault37
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault32
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault01
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences06
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery01
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 harassment44
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft43
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle02
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods10
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling22
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud06
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences34
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling66
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling314
Property and deception offencesArsonArson10
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property46
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 cannabis72
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs01
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis10
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 cannabis13
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass03
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent00
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences23
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 offences12
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order04
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions12
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer01
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures01

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