Granville Crime Index

30

(100 is safest)

Safer than 30% of most Australia suburbs

Granville Crime Map

Granville crime map

Granville Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Granville
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 3235, up 41% from 2294 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Granville is in the 8th percentile for safety, meaning 92% of NSW suburbs are safer than Granville and 8% of suburbs are more dangerous than Granville.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 34% (63 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 12% (4 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 17% (9 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 8% (39 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 increased by 60% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 16% (8 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 1% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Granville: An In-Depth Analysis

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of recent crime data from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) reveals that Granville’s crime rate is quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs, as it is ranked safer than only 30% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 92% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Granville. Therefore, Granville’s public safety metrics are low.

How risky is that? Living in Granville comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 18 of becoming a victim of crime, considering the total rate of crimes against the person and property. In contrast, the average chance of falling victim to crime in New South Wales stands at 1 in 20.

To better understand Granville’s overall crime rate, it is essential to examine its performance in crimes against the person and property crimes separately. This approach can provide further insight into whether violent crimes, property crimes, or both, are the primary drivers of the general crime rate in Granville.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Granville crime statistics shows that there are 1497 incidents against the person per 100,000 inhabitants in a standard year, compared to the NSW average rate of 1500. As a result, the chances of becoming a victim of crimes such as homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion in Granville are 1 in 66.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Granville, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 26, equivalent to a rate of 3754 per 100,000 residents. As a reference, the property crime rate for every 100,000 residents in NSW is 3158.

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.

Granville Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person2501497
Property and deception offences6273754
Drug offences1771060
Public order and security offences76455
Justice procedures offences4552724
Other offences16509880
Total323519370

Granville Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 66

In Granville

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Granville vs NSW

Granville population: 16701

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault12262864730770
Sexual offences3014650180179
Robbery817604822
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment8940910533501
Other offences against the person11883623

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault18108
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences1272
Domestic violence related assault67401
Non-domestic violence related assault51305

Granville Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 26

In Granville

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Granville vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Granville vs NSW, Australia

Granville population: 16701

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft45518002827242204
Burglary/Break and Enter6124967365306
Arson13760646
Malicious damage to property11049136659602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft43257
Steal from motor vehicle95569
Steal from retail store30180
Break and enter dwelling55329
Break and enter non-dwelling636

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Granville vs NSW

Drug Offences: Granville 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 possession1423403285041667
Drug dealing and trafficking126293727705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs41116241366
Other drug offences19584111472

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: Granville vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct2017321120212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences5614664335179.54

Granville Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Granville vs NSW

Granville Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Granville in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Granville?

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

What is the crime rate in Granville?

The overall crime rate in Granville, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 19370 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 Granville a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Granville total crime rate in 2021 was 19370. This means it’s 8% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Granville has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Granville safe at night?

30% of crimes in Granville occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Granville at night.

Total Crime Stats of Granville

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 Police64
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault10367
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault7651
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault1318
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences21171
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery20812
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping10
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion00
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment8889
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person31
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft5143
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle11195
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store2230
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods2233
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling3141
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person55
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud208171
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences4437
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling4555
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling716
Property and deception offencesArsonArson21
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property111110
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine46
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics45
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis5053
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines2034
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy10
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs2444
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine14
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis23
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines72
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs20
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis24
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs153
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences1619
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass1511
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct51
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language44
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent84
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences4356
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences3930
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences21
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences6371091
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences50528
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody10
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order3731
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions307408
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear37
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer136
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures53

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