Girraween Crime Index

64

(100 is safest)

Safer than 64% of most Australia suburbs

Girraween Crime Map

Girraween crime map

Girraween Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Girraween
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 224, up 20% from 187 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Girraween is in the 64th percentile for safety, meaning 36% of NSW suburbs are safer than Girraween and 64% of suburbs are more dangerous than Girraween.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 33% (11 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 75% (6 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 50% (7 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 1% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There was no change in the number of robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 39% (7 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Girraween: 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, Girraween is ranked safer than 64% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Girraween crime rate is below average to the majority of suburbs in Australia.

In NSW, only about 36% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Girraween. As a result, Girraween has high scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of Girraween, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 35 (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 Girraween’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 Girraween’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Girraween’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 Girraween is 861 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 Girraween is 1 in 115. 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 Girraween is 1 in 52. This is equal to a rate of 1880 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.

Girraween Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person54861
Property and deception offences1181880
Drug offences9143
Public order and security offences696
Justice procedures offences21335
Other offences16255
Total2243570

Girraween Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 115

In Girraween

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Girraween vs NSW

Girraween population: 6275

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault2262864351770
Sexual offences21465032179
Robbery117601622
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment2940910462501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault232
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences00
Domestic violence related assault16255
Non-domestic violence related assault696

Girraween Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 52

In Girraween

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Girraween vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Girraween vs NSW, Australia

Girraween population: 6275

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft7118002811312204
Burglary/Break and Enter2124967335306
Arson137601646
Malicious damage to property2549136398602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft464
Steal from motor vehicle24382
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling18287
Break and enter non-dwelling348

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Girraween vs NSW

Drug Offences: Girraween 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 possession6340329641667
Drug dealing and trafficking0629307705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences358414872

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: Girraween vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct41732164212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences21466432179.54

Girraween Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Girraween vs NSW

Girraween Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Girraween in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Girraween?

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

What is the crime rate in Girraween?

The overall crime rate in Girraween, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 3570 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 Girraween a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Girraween total crime rate in 2021 was 3570. This means it’s 64% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Girraween has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Girraween safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of Girraween

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 assault2216
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault116
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault52
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences325
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery280
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 harassment1929
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person10
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft24
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle1424
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store10
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods23
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling106
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person11
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud2825
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences128
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling1218
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling213
Property and deception offencesArsonArson11
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property1825
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 cannabis32
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines03
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 cocaine10
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 offences13
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass12
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent02
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences32
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences01
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences11
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences114
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order314
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions46
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer11
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