Glenbrook Crime Index

82

(100 is safest)

Safer than 82% of most Australia suburbs

Glenbrook Crime Map

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.

60-month trend of criminal incidents across 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

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person15296
Property and deception offences821620
Drug offences6119
Public order and security offences12237
Justice procedures offences479
Other offences24474
Total1432825

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)

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

Crimes Against the Person: Glenbrook vs NSW

Glenbrook population: 5062

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault862864158770
Sexual offences11465020179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment640910119501
Other offences against the person01883023

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.

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault00
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences120
Domestic violence related assault8158
Non-domestic violence related assault00

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 offences in Glenbrook vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Glenbrook vs NSW, Australia

Glenbrook population: 5062

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft5918002811662204
Burglary/Break and Enter52496799306
Arson137602046
Malicious damage to property1749136336602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft359
Steal from motor vehicle18356
Steal from retail store120
Break and enter dwelling240
Break and enter non-dwelling359

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Glenbrook vs NSW

Drug Offences: Glenbrook 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 possession63403211941667
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: Glenbrook vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct31732159212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences914664178179.54

Glenbrook Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Glenbrook vs NSW

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

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 assault28
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault30
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault20
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences231
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery151
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 harassment76
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person10
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft03
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle618
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store11
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling15
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud1531
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences61
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling32
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling813
Property and deception offencesArsonArson21
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property1417
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 cannabis45
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines01
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 offences00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass21
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent12
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences29
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences31
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences99
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences514
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order01
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions01
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer01
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures21

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