Glencoe Crime Index

42

(100 is safest)

Safer than 42% of most Australia suburbs

Glencoe Crime Map

Glencoe crime map

Glencoe Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Glencoe
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 16, up 220% from 5 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Glencoe is in the 20th percentile for safety, meaning 80% of NSW suburbs are safer than Glencoe and 20% of suburbs are more dangerous than Glencoe.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • There were no sexual offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There were no homicide offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There were no burglary offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There were no motor vehicle theft offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Glencoe: 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, Glencoe is ranked safer than 42% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Glencoe crime rate is about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia.

In NSW, only about 80% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Glencoe. As a result, Glencoe has low scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of Glencoe, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 30 (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 Glencoe’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 Glencoe’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Glencoe’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 Glencoe is 1274 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 Glencoe is 1 in 78. 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 Glencoe is 1 in 51. This is equal to a rate of 1911 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.

Glencoe Crime Rates by Offences Division

Glencoe Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 78

In Glencoe

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Glencoe vs NSW

Glencoe population: 157

NSW population: 8058541

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

Glencoe Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 51

In Glencoe

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Glencoe vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Glencoe vs NSW, Australia

Glencoe population: 157

NSW population: 8058541

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

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Glencoe vs NSW

Drug Offences: Glencoe vs New South Wales

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: Glencoe vs NSW

Glencoe Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Glencoe vs NSW

Glencoe Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Glencoe in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Glencoe?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Glencoe is possession and/or use of cannabis.

What is the crime rate in Glencoe?

The overall crime rate in Glencoe, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 10191 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 Glencoe a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Glencoe total crime rate in 2021 was 10191. This means it’s 20% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Glencoe has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Glencoe safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of Glencoe

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