Failford Crime Index

59

(100 is safest)

Safer than 59% of most Australia suburbs

Failford Crime Map

Failford crime map

Failford Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Failford
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 22, up 10% from 20 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Failford is in the 72nd percentile for safety, meaning 28% of NSW suburbs are safer than Failford and 72% of suburbs are more dangerous than Failford.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 500% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 50% (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 decreased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (4 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.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 50% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Failford: 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 Failford’s crime rate is about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia, as it is ranked safer than only 59% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 28% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Failford. Therefore, Failford’s public safety metrics are high.

How risky is that? Living in Failford comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 46 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 Failford’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 Failford.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Failford crime statistics shows that there are 927 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 Failford are 1 in 107.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Failford, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 83, equivalent to a rate of 1192 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.

Failford Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person7927
Property and deception offences91192
Drug offences2265
Public order and security offences1132
Justice procedures offences1132
Other offences2265
Total222914

Failford Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 107

In Failford

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Failford vs NSW

Failford population: 755

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault562864662770
Sexual offences114650132179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment140910132501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault00
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences1132
Domestic violence related assault4530
Non-domestic violence related assault1132

Failford Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 83

In Failford

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Failford vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Failford vs NSW, Australia

Failford population: 755

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft818002810602204
Burglary/Break and Enter0249670306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property149136132602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft00
Steal from motor vehicle1132
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling00
Break and enter non-dwelling00

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Failford vs NSW

Drug Offences: Failford 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 possession23403226541667
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: Failford vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct117321132212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences0146640179.54

Failford Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Failford vs NSW

Failford Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Failford in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Failford?

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

What is the crime rate in Failford?

The overall crime rate in Failford, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 2914 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 Failford a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Failford total crime rate in 2021 was 2914. This means it’s 72% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Failford has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Failford safe at night?

41% of crimes in Failford occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Failford at night.

Total Crime Stats of Failford

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 assault04
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault01
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault10
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences13
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery11
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 harassment51
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle01
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 theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud13
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences03
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling00
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling110
Property and deception offencesArsonArson10
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property21
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 cannabis02
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 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 conductTrespass10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent01
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences10
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 Order10
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions01
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