Goolma Crime Index

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(100 is safest)

Safer than 5% of most Australia suburbs

Goolma Crime Map

Goolma crime map

Goolma Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Goolma
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 17, down 29% from 24 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Goolma is in the 8th percentile for safety, meaning 92% of NSW suburbs are safer than Goolma and 8% of suburbs are more dangerous than Goolma.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 63% (5 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 increased by 400% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 50% (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 50% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Goolma: An In-Depth Analysis

Based on the latest crime statistics from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, AU Crime Rate’s analysis indicates that Goolma is safer than only 5% of all suburbs across the nation, regardless of population size. This implies that Goolma’s crime rate is considerably higher than the average across most suburbs in Australia.

How does Goolma perform compared to other suburbs of all population sizes in NSW? The crime rate in Goolma is greater than that of roughly 92% of other suburbs in NSW, leading to low public safety scores.

As a resident of Goolma, the likelihood of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 6 based on the combined crime rate of offences against the person and property. This is in contrast to the New South Wales average, where the chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 20.

To get a more comprehensive understanding of Goolma’s crime statistics, it is essential to take a closer look at its against the person and property crime data. This examination is particularly critical because it enables us to determine whether violent crime, property crime, or both are the primary contributors to the total crime rate in Goolma. By doing so, we can gain a more in-depth insight into the nature and extent of crime in Goolma.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis has uncovered that the rate of crimes against the person in Goolma is 4396 per one hundred thousand inhabitants. By contrast, the statewide average for such crimes stands at 1500. This suggests that experiencing serious offences like homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, or extortion is 1 in 22 if you reside in Goolma.

Our data reveals that the odds of becoming a victim of property crime in Goolma are 1 in 8, with a rate of 10989 incidents per 100,000 residents. Keep in mind that the NSW average is 3158 incidents per 100,000 residents. The types of property crimes tracked in this analysis 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.

Goolma Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person44396
Property and deception offences1010989
Drug offences00
Public order and security offences00
Justice procedures offences33297
Other offences00
Total1718681

Goolma Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 22

In Goolma

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Goolma vs NSW

Goolma population: 91

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault1628641099770
Sexual offences3146503297179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment0409100501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault11099
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences22198
Domestic violence related assault11099
Non-domestic violence related assault00

Goolma Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 8

In Goolma

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Goolma vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Goolma vs NSW, Australia

Goolma population: 91

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft318002832972204
Burglary/Break and Enter4249674396306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property3491363297602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft00
Steal from motor vehicle00
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling44396
Break and enter non-dwelling00

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Goolma vs NSW

Drug Offences: Goolma 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: Goolma vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct0173210212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences0146640179.54

Goolma Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Goolma vs NSW

Goolma Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Goolma in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Goolma?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Goolma is break and enter dwelling.

What is the crime rate in Goolma?

The overall crime rate in Goolma, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 18681 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 Goolma a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Goolma total crime rate in 2021 was 18681. This means it’s 8% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Goolma has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Goolma safe at night?

46% of crimes in Goolma occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Goolma at night.

Total Crime Stats of Goolma

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 assault01
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault00
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault41
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences41
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery02
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 harassment30
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods10
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling10
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud01
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences02
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling04
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling010
Property and deception offencesArsonArson00
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property23
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 cannabis00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines20
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy10
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 conductTrespass10
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 offences00
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences00
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences30
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order21
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions02
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer00
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