Glenfield Crime Index

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(100 is safest)

Safer than 44% of most Australia suburbs

Glenfield Crime Map

Glenfield crime map

Glenfield Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Glenfield
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 2078, up 34% from 1545 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Glenfield is in the 8th percentile for safety, meaning 92% of NSW suburbs are safer than Glenfield and 8% of suburbs are more dangerous than Glenfield.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 19% (15 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 31% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of homicide offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of burglary offences recorded in 2021 increased by 29% (6 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 14% (21 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 43% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 44% (10 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 16% (12 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Glenfield: 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 Glenfield are about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia. In fact, it is considered safer than about 44% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in Glenfield are higher than approximately 92% of other suburbs in NSW. Consequently, the suburb has low scores for public safety.

Your chance of becoming a victim of a crime if you live here? It’s 1 in 25 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 Glenfield’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 Glenfield. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

Glenfield Crime rate for crimes against the person is 1150 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the NSW average rate is 1500. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in Glenfield was 1 in 86. 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 Glenfield is 1 in 35, with a rate of 2747 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.

Glenfield Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person1211150
Property and deception offences2892747
Drug offences72684
Public order and security offences34323
Justice procedures offences57542
Other offences150514305
Total207819751

Glenfield Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 86

In Glenfield

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Glenfield vs NSW

Glenfield population: 10521

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault6562864618770
Sexual offences1114650105179
Robbery417603822
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment3840910361501
Other offences against the person318832923

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault548
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences657
Domestic violence related assault34323
Non-domestic violence related assault28266

Glenfield Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 35

In Glenfield

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Glenfield vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Glenfield vs NSW, Australia

Glenfield population: 10521

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft17018002816162204
Burglary/Break and Enter2724967257306
Arson637605746
Malicious damage to property8649136817602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft13124
Steal from motor vehicle45428
Steal from retail store767
Break and enter dwelling21200
Break and enter non-dwelling657

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Glenfield vs NSW

Drug Offences: Glenfield 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 possession533403250441667
Drug dealing and trafficking46293387705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs31116291366
Other drug offences12584111472

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: Glenfield vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct1117321105212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences2314664219179.54

Glenfield Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Glenfield vs NSW

Glenfield Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Glenfield in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Glenfield?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Glenfield is malicious damage to property.

What is the crime rate in Glenfield?

The overall crime rate in Glenfield, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 19751 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 Glenfield a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Glenfield total crime rate in 2021 was 19751. This means it’s 8% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Glenfield has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Glenfield safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of Glenfield

DivisionSubdivisionOffence typeYear (2020)Year (2021)
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder10
Crimes against the personHomicideAttempted murder00
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder accessory, conspiracy00
Crimes against the personHomicideManslaughter00
Crimes against the personAssaultAssault Police43
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault3234
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault4428
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault25
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences1454
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery436
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping00
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion10
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment3238
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person23
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft2313
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle3645
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store27
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods1820
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling1220
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person22
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud4354
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences139
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling1621
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling516
Property and deception offencesArsonArson46
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property7486
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine30
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics11
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis3733
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines712
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs87
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine20
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis13
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 offences1012
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass57
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct12
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language20
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent62
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences1223
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences01
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences02
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences9961022
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences16480
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody10
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order1924
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions2328
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer85
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