Georgetown Crime Index

38

(100 is safest)

Safer than 38% of most Australia suburbs

Georgetown Crime Map

Georgetown crime map

Georgetown Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Georgetown
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 106, up 16% from 91 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Georgetown is in the 46th percentile for safety, meaning 54% of NSW suburbs are safer than Georgetown and 46% of suburbs are more dangerous than Georgetown.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 53% (9 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 67% (2 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% (7 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 74% (25 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 125% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 36% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Georgetown: 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 Georgetown are quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs. In fact, it is considered safer than about 38% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in Georgetown are higher than approximately 54% 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 22 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 Georgetown’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 Georgetown. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

Georgetown Crime rate for crimes against the person is 534 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the NSW average rate is 1500. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in Georgetown was 1 in 186. 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 Georgetown is 1 in 25, with a rate of 3884 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.

Georgetown Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person11534
Property and deception offences803884
Drug offences149
Public order and security offences5243
Justice procedures offences6291
Other offences3146
Total1065146

Georgetown Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 186

In Georgetown

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Georgetown vs NSW

Georgetown population: 2060

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault862864388770
Sexual offences11465049179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment14091049501
Other offences against the person118834923

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault149
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences00
Domestic violence related assault297
Non-domestic violence related assault6291

Georgetown Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 25

In Georgetown

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Georgetown vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Georgetown vs NSW, Australia

Georgetown population: 2060

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft5918002828642204
Burglary/Break and Enter1424967680306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property749136340602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft9437
Steal from motor vehicle15728
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling12583
Break and enter non-dwelling297

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Georgetown vs NSW

Drug Offences: Georgetown 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 possession1340324941667
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: Georgetown vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct317321146212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences21466497179.54

Georgetown Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Georgetown vs NSW

Georgetown Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Georgetown in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Georgetown?

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

What is the crime rate in Georgetown?

The overall crime rate in Georgetown, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 5146 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 Georgetown a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Georgetown total crime rate in 2021 was 5146. This means it’s 46% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Georgetown has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Georgetown safe at night?

36% of crimes in Georgetown occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Georgetown at night.

Total Crime Stats of Georgetown

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 assault62
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault116
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault21
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences122
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 harassment51
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person01
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft49
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle1215
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store10
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods02
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling611
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud822
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences30
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling712
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling012
Property and deception offencesArsonArson00
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property117
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 cannabis20
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines10
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 offences10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass32
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct01
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 offences12
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 offences03
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order32
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions32
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures02

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