Glenbrook Crime Index
82
(100 is safest)
Safer than 82% of most Australia suburbs
Glenbrook Crime Map

Glenbrook Crime Statistics at a Glance
The chart below shows the 60-month trend of the number of offences that occurred in Glenbrook.

- The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 143, up 42% from 101 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
- Glenbrook is in the 74th percentile for safety, meaning 26% of NSW suburbs are safer than Glenbrook and 74% of suburbs are more dangerous than Glenbrook.
- The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 60% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
- The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 75% (3 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 55% (6 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
- The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 103% (30 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 increased by 21% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
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Crime in Glenbrook: 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 Glenbrook are noticeably lower than the average compared to most Australia’s suburbs. In fact, it is considered safer than about 82% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.
The crime rates in Glenbrook are higher than approximately 26% of other suburbs in NSW. Consequently, the suburb has high scores for public safety.
Your chance of becoming a victim of a crime if you live here? It’s 1 in 51 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 Glenbrook’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 Glenbrook. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.
Glenbrook Crime rate for crimes against the person is 296 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the NSW average rate is 1500. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in Glenbrook was 1 in 336. 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 Glenbrook is 1 in 61, with a rate of 1620 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.
Glenbrook Crime Rates by Offences Division
Glenbrook Crimes Against the Person
My Chances of Becoming a Victim of a Crime Against the Person
1 in 336
In Glenbrook
1 in 65
In NSW
Crimes Against the Person Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes Against the Person: Glenbrook vs NSW
Glenbrook population: 5062
NSW population: 8058541
Here is a breakdown of the major crimes against the person (violent crimes) including the number of offences and Glenbrook crime rates for the selected offences.
Glenbrook Property and Deception Offences
My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences
1 in 61
In Glenbrook
1 in 30
In NSW
Property and Deception Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)
Property and Deception Offences: Glenbrook vs NSW, Australia
Glenbrook population: 5062
NSW population: 8058541
An overview of the major property and deception offences, including Glenbrook crime statistics for each offence type.
Drug Offences
Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)
Drug Offences: Glenbrook vs New South Wales
Public Order and Security Offences
Public Order and Security Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)
Public Order and Security Offences: Glenbrook vs NSW
Glenbrook Crimes per Square KM
Glenbrook Crime FAQs
How many murders were in Glenbrook in 2021?
According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 0 murders in Glenbrook in 2021. The number of homicides (which includes murders, attempted murder, murder conspiracy, and manslaughters) was 0.
What’s the most common crime in Glenbrook?
According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Glenbrook is fraud.
What is the crime rate in Glenbrook?
The overall crime rate in Glenbrook, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 2825 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 Glenbrook a safe place to live in?
NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Glenbrook total crime rate in 2021 was 2825. This means it’s 74% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Glenbrook has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.
Is Glenbrook safe at night?
39% of crimes in Glenbrook occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Glenbrook at night.
Total Crime Stats of Glenbrook
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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