Gloucester Crime Index

46

(100 is safest)

Safer than 46% of most Australia suburbs

Gloucester Crime Map

Gloucester crime map

Gloucester Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Gloucester
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 174, down 6% from 185 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Gloucester is in the 43rd percentile for safety, meaning 57% of NSW suburbs are safer than Gloucester and 43% of suburbs are more dangerous than Gloucester.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 30% (9 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 75% (6 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 25% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 3% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 increased by 200% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There was no change in the number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.

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Crime in Gloucester: 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, Gloucester is ranked safer than 46% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Gloucester crime rate is about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia.

In NSW, only about 57% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Gloucester. As a result, Gloucester has moderate scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of Gloucester, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 26 (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 Gloucester’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 Gloucester’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Gloucester’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 Gloucester is 1937 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 Gloucester is 1 in 51. 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 Gloucester is 1 in 54. This is equal to a rate of 1810 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.

Gloucester Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person611937
Property and deception offences571810
Drug offences395
Public order and security offences10317
Justice procedures offences25794
Other offences18571
Total1745524

Gloucester Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 51

In Gloucester

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Gloucester vs NSW

Gloucester population: 3150

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault2162864667770
Sexual offences1414650444179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment2640910825501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault8254
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences6190
Domestic violence related assault12381
Non-domestic violence related assault8254

Gloucester Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 54

In Gloucester

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Gloucester vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Gloucester vs NSW, Australia

Gloucester population: 3150

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft3218002810162204
Burglary/Break and Enter624967190306
Arson237606346
Malicious damage to property1749136540602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft395
Steal from motor vehicle6190
Steal from retail store132
Break and enter dwelling5159
Break and enter non-dwelling132

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Gloucester vs NSW

Drug Offences: Gloucester 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 possession3340329541667
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: Gloucester vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct617321190212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences414664127179.54

Gloucester Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Gloucester vs NSW

Gloucester Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Gloucester in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Gloucester?

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

What is the crime rate in Gloucester?

The overall crime rate in Gloucester, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 5524 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 Gloucester a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Gloucester total crime rate in 2021 was 5524. This means it’s 43% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Gloucester has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Gloucester safe at night?

41% of crimes in Gloucester occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Gloucester at night.

Total Crime Stats of Gloucester

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 Police11
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault1612
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault138
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault38
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences59
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery76
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 harassment2326
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft13
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle36
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store21
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods10
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling97
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft10
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud79
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences96
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling25
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling611
Property and deception offencesArsonArson02
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property1717
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 cannabis92
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines20
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs11
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 cannabis10
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass34
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct12
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent00
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences44
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences10
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences82
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences10
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences1116
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order109
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions1013
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer12
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures01

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