Fountaindale Crime Index

41

(100 is safest)

Safer than 41% of most Australia suburbs

Fountaindale Crime Map

Fountaindale crime map

Fountaindale Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Fountaindale
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 42, up 31% from 32 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Fountaindale is in the 42st percentile for safety, meaning 59% of NSW suburbs are safer than Fountaindale and 41% of suburbs are more dangerous than Fountaindale.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 50% (4 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 increased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 250% (10 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.
  • There was no change in the number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.

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Crime in Fountaindale: 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 Fountaindale are about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia. In fact, it is considered safer than about 41% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in Fountaindale are higher than approximately 59% of other suburbs in NSW. Consequently, the suburb has moderate scores for public safety.

Your chance of becoming a victim of a crime if you live here? It’s 1 in 29 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 Fountaindale’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 Fountaindale. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

Fountaindale Crime rate for crimes against the person is 1097 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the NSW average rate is 1500. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in Fountaindale was 1 in 90. 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 Fountaindale is 1 in 45, with a rate of 2195 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.

Fountaindale Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person81097
Property and deception offences162195
Drug offences4549
Public order and security offences1137
Justice procedures offences1137
Other offences121646
Total425761

Fountaindale Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 90

In Fountaindale

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Fountaindale vs NSW

Fountaindale population: 729

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault462864549770
Sexual offences114650137179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment240910274501
Other offences against the person1188313723

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault00
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences1137
Domestic violence related assault00
Non-domestic violence related assault4549

Fountaindale Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 45

In Fountaindale

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Fountaindale vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Fountaindale vs NSW, Australia

Fountaindale population: 729

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft1418002819202204
Burglary/Break and Enter124967137306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property149136137602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft00
Steal from motor vehicle6823
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling1137
Break and enter non-dwelling00

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Fountaindale vs NSW

Drug Offences: Fountaindale 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 possession33403241241667
Drug dealing and trafficking0629307705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences1584113772

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: Fountaindale 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 offences114664137179.54

Fountaindale Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Fountaindale vs NSW

Fountaindale Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Fountaindale in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Fountaindale?

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

What is the crime rate in Fountaindale?

The overall crime rate in Fountaindale, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 5761 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 Fountaindale a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Fountaindale total crime rate in 2021 was 5761. This means it’s 41% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Fountaindale has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Fountaindale safe at night?

35% of crimes in Fountaindale occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Fountaindale at night.

Total Crime Stats of Fountaindale

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 assault40
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault44
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault10
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences14
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery01
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 harassment52
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person01
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle06
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods01
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling30
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud04
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences13
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 property11
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine01
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics10
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis12
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 cannabis10
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 offences01
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass20
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 offences21
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 offences45
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences17
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order01
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions00
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