Garthowen Crime Index
74
(100 is safest)
Safer than 74% of most Australia suburbs
Garthowen Crime Map
Garthowen Crime Statistics at a Glance
The chart below shows the 60-month trend of the number of offences that occurred in Garthowen.
- The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 5, down 17% from 6 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
- Garthowen is in the 72st percentile for safety, meaning 29% of NSW suburbs are safer than Garthowen and 71% of suburbs are more dangerous than Garthowen.
- There was no change in the number of assault offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
- 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.
- There were no burglary offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
- The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 50% (1 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 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
- There were no vandalism (Property damage) offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
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Crime in Garthowen: An In-Depth Analysis
AU Crime Rate’s analysis of recent crime data from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) reveals that Garthowen’s crime rate is below average to the majority of suburbs in Australia, as it is ranked safer than only 74% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.
Approximately 29% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Garthowen. Therefore, Garthowen’s public safety metrics are high.
How risky is that? Living in Garthowen comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 83 of becoming a victim of crime, considering the total rate of crimes against the person and property. In contrast, the average chance of falling victim to crime in New South Wales stands at 1 in 20.
To better understand Garthowen’s overall crime rate, it is essential to examine its performance in crimes against the person and property crimes separately. This approach can provide further insight into whether violent crimes, property crimes, or both, are the primary drivers of the general crime rate in Garthowen.
AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Garthowen crime statistics shows that there are 595 incidents against the person per 100,000 inhabitants in a standard year, compared to the NSW average rate of 1500. As a result, the chances of becoming a victim of crimes such as homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion in Garthowen are 1 in 167.
Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Garthowen, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 167, equivalent to a rate of 595 per 100,000 residents. As a reference, the property crime rate for every 100,000 residents in NSW is 3158.
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.
Garthowen Crime Rates by Offences Division
Garthowen Crimes Against the Person
My Chances of Becoming a Victim of a Crime Against the Person
1 in 167
In Garthowen
1 in 65
In NSW
Crimes Against the Person Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes Against the Person: Garthowen vs NSW
Garthowen population: 168
NSW population: 8058541
Here is a breakdown of the major crimes against the person (violent crimes) including the number of offences and Garthowen crime rates for the selected offences.
Garthowen Property and Deception Offences
My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences
1 in 167
In Garthowen
1 in 30
In NSW
Property and Deception Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)
Property and Deception Offences: Garthowen vs NSW, Australia
Garthowen population: 168
NSW population: 8058541
An overview of the major property and deception offences, including Garthowen crime statistics for each offence type.
Drug Offences
Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)
Drug Offences: Garthowen vs New South Wales
Public Order and Security Offences
Public Order and Security Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)
Public Order and Security Offences: Garthowen vs NSW
Garthowen Crimes per Square KM
Garthowen Crime FAQs
How many murders were in Garthowen in 2021?
According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 0 murders in Garthowen in 2021. The number of homicides (which includes murders, attempted murder, murder conspiracy, and manslaughters) was 0.
What’s the most common crime in Garthowen?
According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Garthowen is trespass.
What is the crime rate in Garthowen?
The overall crime rate in Garthowen, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 2976 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 Garthowen a safe place to live in?
NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Garthowen total crime rate in 2021 was 2976. This means it’s 71% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Garthowen has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.
Is Garthowen safe at night?
46% of crimes in Garthowen occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Garthowen at night.
Total Crime Stats of Garthowen
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
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