Glen Alpine Crime Index

85

(100 is safest)

Safer than 85% of most Australia suburbs

Glen Alpine Crime Map

Glen Alpine crime map

Glen Alpine Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Glen Alpine
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 109, down 4% from 114 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Glen Alpine is in the 79th percentile for safety, meaning 21% of NSW suburbs are safer than Glen Alpine and 79% of suburbs are more dangerous than Glen Alpine.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 45% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 23% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no homicide offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There was no change in the number of burglary offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 50% (18 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 300% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 7% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Glen Alpine: 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 Glen Alpine’s crime rate is noticeably lower than the average compared to most Australia’s suburbs, as it is ranked safer than only 85% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 21% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Glen Alpine. Therefore, Glen Alpine’s public safety metrics are very high.

How risky is that? Living in Glen Alpine comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 55 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 Glen Alpine’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 Glen Alpine.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Glen Alpine crime statistics shows that there are 949 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 Glen Alpine are 1 in 104.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Glen Alpine, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 119, equivalent to a rate of 836 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.

Glen Alpine Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person42949
Property and deception offences37836
Drug offences15339
Public order and security offences368
Justice procedures offences7158
Other offences5113
Total1092463

Glen Alpine Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 104

In Glen Alpine

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in Glen Alpine vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Glen Alpine vs NSW

Glen Alpine population: 4425

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault1662864362770
Sexual offences1014650226179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment1540910339501
Other offences against the person118832323

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault8181
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences245
Domestic violence related assault12271
Non-domestic violence related assault490

Glen Alpine Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 119

In Glen Alpine

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Glen Alpine vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Glen Alpine vs NSW, Australia

Glen Alpine population: 4425

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft181800284072204
Burglary/Break and Enter524967113306
Arson137602346
Malicious damage to property1349136294602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft490
Steal from motor vehicle245
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling245
Break and enter non-dwelling368

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Glen Alpine vs NSW

Drug Offences: Glen Alpine 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 possession53403211341667
Drug dealing and trafficking562931137705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs31116681366
Other drug offences258414572

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: Glen Alpine 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 offences31466468179.54

Glen Alpine Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Glen Alpine vs NSW

Glen Alpine Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Glen Alpine in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Glen Alpine?

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

What is the crime rate in Glen Alpine?

The overall crime rate in Glen Alpine, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 2463 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 Glen Alpine a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Glen Alpine total crime rate in 2021 was 2463. This means it’s 79% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Glen Alpine has a very high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Glen Alpine safe at night?

28% of crimes in Glen Alpine occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Glen Alpine at night.

Total Crime Stats of Glen Alpine

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 assault512
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault64
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault68
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences76
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery112
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 harassment615
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person11
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft14
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle202
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods01
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling24
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud116
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences21
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling42
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling113
Property and deception offencesArsonArson01
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property1413
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 cannabis23
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines11
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs01
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis04
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines01
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis03
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences02
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct10
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 offences103
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences00
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences12
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences33
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order53
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions43
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer01
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