Firefly Crime Index

26

(100 is safest)

Safer than 26% of most Australia suburbs

Firefly Crime Map

Firefly crime map

Firefly Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Firefly
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 20, up 400% from 4 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Firefly is in the 27th percentile for safety, meaning 73% of NSW suburbs are safer than Firefly and 27% of suburbs are more dangerous than Firefly.
  • 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 increased 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 increased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There was no change in the number of theft offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • 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.
  • There were no vandalism (Property damage) offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.

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Crime in Firefly: An In-Depth Analysis

Based on the latest crime statistics from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, AU Crime Rate’s analysis indicates that Firefly is safer than only 26% of all suburbs across the nation, regardless of population size. This implies that Firefly’s crime rate is quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs.

How does Firefly perform compared to other suburbs of all population sizes in NSW? The crime rate in Firefly is greater than that of roughly 73% of other suburbs in NSW, leading to moderate public safety scores.

As a resident of Firefly, the likelihood of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 20 based on the combined crime rate of offences against the person and property. This is in contrast to the New South Wales average, where the chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 20.

To get a more comprehensive understanding of Firefly’s crime statistics, it is essential to take a closer look at its against the person and property crime data. This examination is particularly critical because it enables us to determine whether violent crime, property crime, or both are the primary contributors to the total crime rate in Firefly. By doing so, we can gain a more in-depth insight into the nature and extent of crime in Firefly.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis has uncovered that the rate of crimes against the person in Firefly is 3614 per one hundred thousand inhabitants. By contrast, the statewide average for such crimes stands at 1500. This suggests that experiencing serious offences like homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, or extortion is 1 in 27 if you reside in Firefly.

Our data reveals that the odds of becoming a victim of property crime in Firefly are 1 in 82, with a rate of 1205 incidents per 100,000 residents. Keep in mind that the NSW average is 3158 incidents per 100,000 residents. The types of property crimes tracked in this analysis 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.

Firefly Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person93614
Property and deception offences31205
Drug offences62410
Public order and security offences1402
Justice procedures offences1402
Other offences00
Total208032

Firefly Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 27

In Firefly

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Firefly vs NSW

Firefly population: 249

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault5628642008770
Sexual offences114650402179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment3409101205501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault1402
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences00
Domestic violence related assault41606
Non-domestic violence related assault1402

Firefly Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 82

In Firefly

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Firefly vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Firefly vs NSW, Australia

Firefly population: 249

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft21800288032204
Burglary/Break and Enter124967402306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property0491360602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft1402
Steal from motor vehicle00
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling1402
Break and enter non-dwelling00

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Firefly vs NSW

Drug Offences: Firefly 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 possession334032120541667
Drug dealing and trafficking162934027705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs211168031366
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: Firefly vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct0173210212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences114664402179.54

Firefly Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Firefly vs NSW

Firefly Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Firefly in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Firefly?

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

What is the crime rate in Firefly?

The overall crime rate in Firefly, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 8032 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 Firefly a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Firefly total crime rate in 2021 was 8032. This means it’s 27% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Firefly has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Firefly safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of Firefly

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 assault01
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences00
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery00
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 harassment03
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft11
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling11
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud00
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences00
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling01
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling010
Property and deception offencesArsonArson00
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property00
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 cannabis03
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 cannabis01
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 intent00
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences11
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 offences00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions11
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