Farmborough Heights Crime Index

90

(100 is safest)

Safer than 90% of most Australia suburbs

Farmborough Heights Crime Map

Farmborough Heights crime map

Farmborough Heights Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Farmborough Heights
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 81, up 45% from 56 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Farmborough Heights is in the 87th percentile for safety, meaning 13% of NSW suburbs are safer than Farmborough Heights and 87% of suburbs are more dangerous than Farmborough Heights.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 29% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • There was no change in the number of sexual offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There were no homicide offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of burglary offences recorded in 2021 increased by 167% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 26% (6 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 75% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Farmborough Heights: 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, Farmborough Heights is ranked safer than 90% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Farmborough Heights crime rate is noticeably lower than the average compared to most Australia’s suburbs.

In NSW, only about 13% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Farmborough Heights. As a result, Farmborough Heights has very high scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of Farmborough Heights, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 66 (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 Farmborough Heights’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 Farmborough Heights’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Farmborough Heights’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 Farmborough Heights is 383 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 Farmborough Heights is 1 in 260. 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 Farmborough Heights is 1 in 90. This is equal to a rate of 1100 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.

Farmborough Heights Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person16383
Property and deception offences461100
Drug offences5120
Public order and security offences6143
Justice procedures offences5120
Other offences372
Total811936

Farmborough Heights Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 260

In Farmborough Heights

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in Farmborough Heights vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Farmborough Heights vs NSW

Farmborough Heights population: 4183

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault562864120770
Sexual offences11465024179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment1040910239501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault124
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences00
Domestic violence related assault5120
Non-domestic violence related assault00

Farmborough Heights Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 90

In Farmborough Heights

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Farmborough Heights vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Farmborough Heights vs NSW, Australia

Farmborough Heights population: 4183

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft291800286932204
Burglary/Break and Enter824967191306
Arson237604846
Malicious damage to property749136167602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft372
Steal from motor vehicle11263
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling8191
Break and enter non-dwelling00

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Farmborough Heights vs NSW

Drug Offences: Farmborough Heights 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 possession2340324841667
Drug dealing and trafficking16293247705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs21116481366
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: Farmborough Heights vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct11732124212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences514664120179.54

Farmborough Heights Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Farmborough Heights vs NSW

Farmborough Heights Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Farmborough Heights in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Farmborough Heights?

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

What is the crime rate in Farmborough Heights?

The overall crime rate in Farmborough Heights, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 1936 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 Farmborough Heights a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Farmborough Heights total crime rate in 2021 was 1936. This means it’s 87% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Farmborough Heights has a very high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Farmborough Heights safe at night?

33% of crimes in Farmborough Heights occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Farmborough Heights at night.

Total Crime Stats of Farmborough Heights

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 assault45
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault30
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault01
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences18
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery80
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 harassment010
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft23
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle1011
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods02
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling25
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud88
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences10
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling38
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling010
Property and deception offencesArsonArson02
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property47
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 cannabis10
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines11
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine01
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 cannabis02
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct00
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 offences15
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 offences33
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order52
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions53
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