Fernhill Crime Index

22

(100 is safest)

Safer than 22% of most Australia suburbs

Fernhill Crime Map

Fernhill crime map

Fernhill Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Fernhill
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 62, up 77% from 35 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Fernhill is in the 37th percentile for safety, meaning 63% of NSW suburbs are safer than Fernhill and 37% of suburbs are more dangerous than Fernhill.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 467% (14 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.
  • There was no change in the number of burglary offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 6% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There was no change in the number of motor vehicle theft offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 500% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Fernhill: 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, Fernhill is ranked safer than 22% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Fernhill crime rate is quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs.

In NSW, only about 63% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Fernhill. As a result, Fernhill has moderate scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of Fernhill, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 17 (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 Fernhill’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 Fernhill’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Fernhill’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 Fernhill is 3157 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 Fernhill is 1 in 31. 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 Fernhill is 1 in 40. This is equal to a rate of 2444 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.

Fernhill Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person313157
Property and deception offences242444
Drug offences00
Public order and security offences1102
Justice procedures offences5509
Other offences1102
Total626314

Fernhill Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 31

In Fernhill

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Fernhill vs NSW

Fernhill population: 982

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault17628641731770
Sexual offences214650204179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment11409101120501
Other offences against the person1188310223

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault2204
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences00
Domestic violence related assault151527
Non-domestic violence related assault2204

Fernhill Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 40

In Fernhill

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Fernhill vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Fernhill vs NSW, Australia

Fernhill population: 982

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft1518002815272204
Burglary/Break and Enter224967204306
Arson1376010246
Malicious damage to property649136611602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft1102
Steal from motor vehicle7713
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling2204
Break and enter non-dwelling00

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Fernhill vs NSW

Drug Offences: Fernhill 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 possession034032041667
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: Fernhill vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct117321102212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences0146640179.54

Fernhill Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Fernhill vs NSW

Fernhill Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Fernhill in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Fernhill?

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

What is the crime rate in Fernhill?

The overall crime rate in Fernhill, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 6314 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 Fernhill a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Fernhill total crime rate in 2021 was 6314. This means it’s 37% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Fernhill has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Fernhill safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of Fernhill

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 assault015
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault32
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault02
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences24
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery20
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 harassment411
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person01
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft11
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle77
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling63
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud24
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences00
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling22
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling010
Property and deception offencesArsonArson01
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property16
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 cannabis00
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 conductTrespass11
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 offences20
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 offences11
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order34
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