Gillieston Heights Crime Index

65

(100 is safest)

Safer than 65% of most Australia suburbs

Gillieston Heights Crime Map

Gillieston Heights crime map

Gillieston Heights Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Gillieston Heights
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 157, down 6% from 167 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Gillieston Heights is in the 67th percentile for safety, meaning 33% of NSW suburbs are safer than Gillieston Heights and 67% of suburbs are more dangerous than Gillieston Heights.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 14% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 133% (8 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 decreased by 57% (13 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 23% (12 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 decreased by 8% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Gillieston Heights: 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, Gillieston Heights is ranked safer than 65% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Gillieston Heights crime rate is below average to the majority of suburbs in Australia.

In NSW, only about 33% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Gillieston Heights. As a result, Gillieston Heights has high scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of Gillieston Heights, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 36 (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 Gillieston Heights’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 Gillieston Heights’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Gillieston Heights’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 Gillieston Heights is 1382 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 Gillieston Heights is 1 in 71. 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 Gillieston Heights is 1 in 75. This is equal to a rate of 1319 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.

Gillieston Heights Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person661382
Property and deception offences631319
Drug offences242
Public order and security offences484
Justice procedures offences11230
Other offences11230
Total1573288

Gillieston Heights Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 71

In Gillieston Heights

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in Gillieston Heights vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Gillieston Heights vs NSW

Gillieston Heights population: 4775

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault2462864503770
Sexual offences1414650293179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment2740910565501
Other offences against the person118832123

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault7147
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences7147
Domestic violence related assault18377
Non-domestic violence related assault5105

Gillieston Heights Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 75

In Gillieston Heights

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Gillieston Heights vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Gillieston Heights vs NSW, Australia

Gillieston Heights population: 4775

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft411800288592204
Burglary/Break and Enter1024967209306
Arson137602146
Malicious damage to property1149136230602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft5105
Steal from motor vehicle363
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling10209
Break and enter non-dwelling00

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Gillieston Heights vs NSW

Drug Offences: Gillieston Heights 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 possession2340324241667
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: Gillieston Heights vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct31732163212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences11466421179.54

Gillieston Heights Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Gillieston Heights vs NSW

Gillieston Heights Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Gillieston Heights in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Gillieston Heights?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Gillieston Heights is intimidation, stalking and harassment.

What is the crime rate in Gillieston Heights?

The overall crime rate in Gillieston Heights, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 3288 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 Gillieston Heights a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Gillieston Heights total crime rate in 2021 was 3288. This means it’s 67% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Gillieston Heights has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Gillieston Heights safe at night?

34% of crimes in Gillieston Heights occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Gillieston Heights at night.

Total Crime Stats of Gillieston Heights

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 Police01
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault1718
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault45
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault17
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences516
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery197
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 harassment1327
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person01
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft55
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle93
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods11
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling1113
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud1916
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences83
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling2110
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling210
Property and deception offencesArsonArson21
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property1211
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 cannabis21
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 drugs11
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 amphetamines60
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 offences20
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass13
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent10
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 offences311
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order118
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions72
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer11
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures10

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