Goulburn Crime Index

32

(100 is safest)

Safer than 32% of most Australia suburbs

Goulburn Crime Map

Goulburn crime map

Goulburn Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Goulburn
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 2436, up 2% from 2383 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Goulburn is in the 20th percentile for safety, meaning 80% of NSW suburbs are safer than Goulburn and 20% of suburbs are more dangerous than Goulburn.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 18% (49 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 18% (11 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 15% (14 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 8% (40 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 increased by 67% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 increased by 191% (21 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 10% (23 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Goulburn: 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, Goulburn is ranked safer than 32% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Goulburn crime rate is quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs.

In NSW, only about 80% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Goulburn. As a result, Goulburn has low scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of Goulburn, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 19 (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 Goulburn’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 Goulburn’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Goulburn’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 Goulburn is 1806 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 Goulburn is 1 in 54. 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 Goulburn is 1 in 30. This is equal to a rate of 3218 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.

Goulburn Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person4311806
Property and deception offences7683218
Drug offences3001257
Public order and security offences195817
Justice procedures offences4051697
Other offences3371412
Total243610207

Goulburn Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 54

In Goulburn

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Goulburn vs NSW

Goulburn population: 23866

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault21862864913770
Sexual offences7414650310179
Robbery517602122
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment12740910532501
Other offences against the person718832923

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault42176
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences32134
Domestic violence related assault105440
Non-domestic violence related assault107448

Goulburn Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 30

In Goulburn

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Goulburn vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Goulburn vs NSW, Australia

Goulburn population: 23866

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft46718002819572204
Burglary/Break and Enter7924967331306
Arson637602546
Malicious damage to property21649136905602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft32134
Steal from motor vehicle80335
Steal from retail store75314
Break and enter dwelling61256
Break and enter non-dwelling1875

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Goulburn vs NSW

Drug Offences: Goulburn 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 possession1463403261241667
Drug dealing and trafficking8762933657705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs31116131366
Other drug offences64584126872

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: Goulburn vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct10817321453212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences8714664365179.54

Goulburn Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Goulburn vs NSW

Goulburn Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Goulburn in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Goulburn?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Goulburn is breach bail conditions.

What is the crime rate in Goulburn?

The overall crime rate in Goulburn, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 10207 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 Goulburn a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Goulburn total crime rate in 2021 was 10207. This means it’s 20% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Goulburn has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Goulburn safe at night?

39% of crimes in Goulburn occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Goulburn at night.

Total Crime Stats of Goulburn

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 Police56
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault121105
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault141107
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault2642
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences37105
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery11032
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 harassment118127
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person97
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft1132
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle7580
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store9475
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods2718
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling8980
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person12
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft01
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud110105
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences10074
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling5461
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling39118
Property and deception offencesArsonArson76
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property239216
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine78
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics01
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis11581
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines4627
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy34
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs2225
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine01
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics20
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis64
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines3082
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs30
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis133
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences5564
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass5447
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct1741
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language1413
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent77
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences8487
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences40
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences9090
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences38
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences11
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences25
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences110233
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order9983
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions254285
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear211
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer1922
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures154

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