Drummoyne Crime Index

56

(100 is safest)

Safer than 56% of most Australia suburbs

Drummoyne Crime Map

Drummoyne crime map

Drummoyne Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Drummoyne
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 488, up 3% from 473 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Drummoyne is in the 57th percentile for safety, meaning 43% of NSW suburbs are safer than Drummoyne and 57% of suburbs are more dangerous than Drummoyne.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 21% (7 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 20% (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 27% (8 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 3% (7 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 67% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 18% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 14% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Drummoyne: 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, Drummoyne is ranked safer than 56% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Drummoyne crime rate is about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia.

In NSW, only about 43% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Drummoyne. As a result, Drummoyne has high scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of Drummoyne, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 30 (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 Drummoyne’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 Drummoyne’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Drummoyne’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 Drummoyne is 718 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 Drummoyne is 1 in 138. 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 Drummoyne is 1 in 39. This is equal to a rate of 2478 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.

Drummoyne Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person86718
Property and deception offences2972478
Drug offences1083
Public order and security offences12100
Justice procedures offences1192
Other offences72601
Total4884072

Drummoyne Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 138

In Drummoyne

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Drummoyne vs NSW

Drummoyne population: 11984

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault4062864334770
Sexual offences1814650150179
Robbery11760822
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion112782
Intimidation, stalking and harassment2640910217501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault12100
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences650
Domestic violence related assault17142
Non-domestic violence related assault19159

Drummoyne Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 39

In Drummoyne

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Drummoyne vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Drummoyne vs NSW, Australia

Drummoyne population: 11984

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft23318002819442204
Burglary/Break and Enter2224967184306
Arson13760846
Malicious damage to property4149136342602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft975
Steal from motor vehicle50417
Steal from retail store32267
Break and enter dwelling20167
Break and enter non-dwelling217

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Drummoyne vs NSW

Drug Offences: Drummoyne 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 possession9340327541667
Drug dealing and trafficking1629387705
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: Drummoyne vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct101732183212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences21466417179.54

Drummoyne Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Drummoyne vs NSW

Drummoyne Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Drummoyne in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Drummoyne?

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

What is the crime rate in Drummoyne?

The overall crime rate in Drummoyne, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 4072 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 Drummoyne a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Drummoyne total crime rate in 2021 was 4072. This means it’s 57% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Drummoyne has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Drummoyne safe at night?

30% of crimes in Drummoyne occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Drummoyne at night.

Total Crime Stats of Drummoyne

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 Police04
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault1717
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault1619
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault912
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences698
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery786
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping20
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion01
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment1426
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft119
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle4150
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store5532
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods33
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling1120
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person10
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud7898
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences2621
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling2620
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling412
Property and deception offencesArsonArson01
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property3641
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine31
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis92
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines33
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs43
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 amphetamines01
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs20
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs10
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences40
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass98
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct12
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent10
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences122
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences208
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences11
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences2763
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order36
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions52
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer71
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures12

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