Gorokan Crime Index

26

(100 is safest)

Safer than 26% of most Australia suburbs

Gorokan Crime Map

Gorokan crime map

Gorokan Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Gorokan
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 722, down 16% from 864 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Gorokan is in the 26th percentile for safety, meaning 74% of NSW suburbs are safer than Gorokan and 26% of suburbs are more dangerous than Gorokan.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 2% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 88% (15 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 12% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 14% (22 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There was no change in the number of robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 increased by 6% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 29% (39 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Gorokan: 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, Gorokan is ranked safer than 26% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Gorokan crime rate is quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs.

In NSW, only about 74% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Gorokan. As a result, Gorokan has moderate scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of Gorokan, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 16 (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 Gorokan’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 Gorokan’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Gorokan’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 Gorokan is 2678 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 Gorokan is 1 in 36. 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 Gorokan is 1 in 32. This is equal to a rate of 3049 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.

Gorokan Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person2312678
Property and deception offences2633049
Drug offences58672
Public order and security offences34394
Justice procedures offences83962
Other offences53614
Total7228369

Gorokan Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 36

In Gorokan

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Gorokan vs NSW

Gorokan population: 8627

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault100628641159770
Sexual offences3214650371179
Robbery217602322
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment94409101090501
Other offences against the person318833523

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault23267
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences9104
Domestic violence related assault62719
Non-domestic violence related assault30348

Gorokan Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 32

In Gorokan

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Gorokan vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Gorokan vs NSW, Australia

Gorokan population: 8627

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft13218002815302204
Burglary/Break and Enter2924967336306
Arson537605846
Malicious damage to property97491361124602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft17197
Steal from motor vehicle24278
Steal from retail store558
Break and enter dwelling27313
Break and enter non-dwelling223

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Gorokan vs NSW

Drug Offences: Gorokan 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 possession403403246441667
Drug dealing and trafficking1562931747705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences358413572

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: Gorokan vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct1817321209212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences1614664185179.54

Gorokan Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Gorokan vs NSW

Gorokan Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Gorokan in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Gorokan?

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

What is the crime rate in Gorokan?

The overall crime rate in Gorokan, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 8369 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 Gorokan a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Gorokan total crime rate in 2021 was 8369. This means it’s 26% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Gorokan has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Gorokan safe at night?

35% of crimes in Gorokan occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Gorokan at night.

Total Crime Stats of Gorokan

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 Police18
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault5862
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault4330
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault1223
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences561
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery569
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 harassment8794
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person23
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft1617
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle3924
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store85
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods1012
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling117
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person51
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud5661
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences95
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling2727
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling612
Property and deception offencesArsonArson95
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property13697
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine11
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics30
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis1017
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines1616
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy10
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs116
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics40
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis01
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines11613
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs51
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis10
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences63
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass1513
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct01
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language12
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent52
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences2216
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences32
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences11
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences1150
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody01
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order4040
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions4533
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer59
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