Farley Crime Index

14

(100 is safest)

Safer than 14% of most Australia suburbs

Farley Crime Map

Farley crime map

Farley Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Farley
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 65, up 41% from 46 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Farley is in the 18th percentile for safety, meaning 82% of NSW suburbs are safer than Farley and 18% of suburbs are more dangerous than Farley.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 600% (6 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 decreased by 58% (7 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 40% (6 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 150% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Farley: An In-Depth Analysis

AU Crime Rate analyzed crime data from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research and found that crime rates in Farley are considerably higher than the average across most suburbs in Australia. In fact, it is considered safer than about 14% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in Farley are higher than approximately 82% of other suburbs in NSW. Consequently, the suburb has low scores for public safety.

Your chance of becoming a victim of a crime if you live here? It’s 1 in 12 based on the combined crime rate of offences against the person and property while the risk of becoming a victim of crime in New South Wales is at 1 in 20.

Discovering the full picture of Farley’s crime statistics is crucial, and delving into the details of its against the person and property crime data is the key. By doing so, we can uncover which type of crime is more prevalent, whether it be violent or property-related, and gain a deeper understanding of the crime rate in Farley. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

Farley Crime rate for crimes against the person is 2156 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the NSW average rate is 1500. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in Farley was 1 in 45. The crimes against persons included in this analysis are homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion.

According to our data, the likelihood of an individual becoming a victim of property crime in Farley is 1 in 17, with a rate of 5473 incidents per 100,000 inhabitants. It is important to note that the average rate of property crime in NSW is 3158 incidents per 100,000 residents. The property crimes included in this analysis consist of 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.

Farley Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person132156
Property and deception offences335473
Drug offences5829
Public order and security offences6995
Justice procedures offences5829
Other offences3498
Total6510779

Farley Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 45

In Farley

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Farley vs NSW

Farley population: 603

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault7628641161770
Sexual offences0146500179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment640910995501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault00
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences00
Domestic violence related assault5829
Non-domestic violence related assault1166

Farley Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 17

In Farley

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Farley vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Farley vs NSW, Australia

Farley population: 603

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft2118002834832204
Burglary/Break and Enter524967829306
Arson2376033246
Malicious damage to property549136829602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft2332
Steal from motor vehicle71161
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling4663
Break and enter non-dwelling1166

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Farley vs NSW

Drug Offences: Farley 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 possession53403282941667
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: Farley vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct317321498212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences314664498179.54

Farley Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Farley vs NSW

Farley Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Farley in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Farley?

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

What is the crime rate in Farley?

The overall crime rate in Farley, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 10779 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 Farley a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Farley total crime rate in 2021 was 10779. This means it’s 18% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Farley has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Farley safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of Farley

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 Police01
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault15
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault01
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault00
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences12
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery10
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 harassment26
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft12
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle67
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods10
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling23
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud12
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences47
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling64
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling611
Property and deception offencesArsonArson22
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property25
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine01
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis03
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 drugs11
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 conductTrespass33
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct00
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 offences03
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 offences03
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order10
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions44
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer01
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