Googong Crime Index

92

(100 is safest)

Safer than 92% of most Australia suburbs

Googong Crime Map

Googong crime map

Googong Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Googong
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 124, up 32% from 94 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Googong is in the 90th percentile for safety, meaning 10% of NSW suburbs are safer than Googong and 90% of suburbs are more dangerous than Googong.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 25% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • There was no change in the number of sexual offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There were no homicide offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of burglary offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 58% (11 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 29% (10 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 100% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 114% (8 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Googong: 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 Googong are noticeably lower than the average compared to most Australia’s suburbs. In fact, it is considered safer than about 92% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in Googong are higher than approximately 10% of other suburbs in NSW. Consequently, the suburb has very high scores for public safety.

Your chance of becoming a victim of a crime if you live here? It’s 1 in 73 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 Googong’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 Googong. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

Googong Crime rate for crimes against the person is 458 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the NSW average rate is 1500. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in Googong was 1 in 218. 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 Googong is 1 in 110, with a rate of 902 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.

Googong Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person34458
Property and deception offences67902
Drug offences00
Public order and security offences794
Justice procedures offences11148
Other offences567
Total1241669

Googong Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 218

In Googong

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Googong vs NSW

Googong population: 7430

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault1562864202770
Sexual offences51465067179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment1440910188501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault340
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences227
Domestic violence related assault13175
Non-domestic violence related assault227

Googong Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 110

In Googong

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Googong vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Googong vs NSW, Australia

Googong population: 7430

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft441800285922204
Burglary/Break and Enter824967108306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property1549136202602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft681
Steal from motor vehicle10135
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling8108
Break and enter non-dwelling00

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Googong vs NSW

Drug Offences: Googong 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 possession034032041667
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: Googong vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct31732140212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences41466454179.54

Googong Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Googong vs NSW

Googong Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Googong in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Googong?

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

What is the crime rate in Googong?

The overall crime rate in Googong, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 1669 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 Googong a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Googong total crime rate in 2021 was 1669. This means it’s 90% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Googong has a very high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Googong safe at night?

42% of crimes in Googong occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Googong at night.

Total Crime Stats of Googong

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 assault513
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault72
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault23
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences313
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery52
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 harassment514
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft36
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle1110
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods10
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling812
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud513
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences63
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling168
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling310
Property and deception offencesArsonArson00
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property715
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 cannabis20
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines00
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 offences10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass13
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent00
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences64
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences01
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences11
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences13
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order06
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions03
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer02
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