Grenfell Crime Index

44

(100 is safest)

Safer than 44% of most Australia suburbs

Grenfell Crime Map

Grenfell crime map

Grenfell Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Grenfell
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 169, up 9% from 155 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Grenfell is in the 36th percentile for safety, meaning 64% of NSW suburbs are safer than Grenfell and 36% of suburbs are more dangerous than Grenfell.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 21% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 14% (1 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 50% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 8% (3 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 decreased by 80% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There was no change in the number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.

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Crime in Grenfell: 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 Grenfell are about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia. In fact, it is considered safer than about 44% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in Grenfell are higher than approximately 64% of other suburbs in NSW. Consequently, the suburb has moderate scores for public safety.

Your chance of becoming a victim of a crime if you live here? It’s 1 in 24 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 Grenfell’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 Grenfell. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

Grenfell Crime rate for crimes against the person is 1567 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the NSW average rate is 1500. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in Grenfell was 1 in 63. 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 Grenfell is 1 in 41, with a rate of 2369 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.

Grenfell Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person411567
Property and deception offences622369
Drug offences391490
Public order and security offences7267
Justice procedures offences9344
Other offences11420
Total1696458

Grenfell Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 63

In Grenfell

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Grenfell vs NSW

Grenfell population: 2617

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault1562864573770
Sexual offences814650306179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment1840910688501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault8306
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences00
Domestic violence related assault12459
Non-domestic violence related assault3115

Grenfell Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 41

In Grenfell

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Grenfell vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Grenfell vs NSW, Australia

Grenfell population: 2617

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft4018002815282204
Burglary/Break and Enter924967344306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property1349136497602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft138
Steal from motor vehicle3115
Steal from retail store276
Break and enter dwelling4153
Break and enter non-dwelling5191

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Grenfell vs NSW

Drug Offences: Grenfell 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 possession2340327641667
Drug dealing and trafficking35629313377705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs11116381366
Other drug offences158413872

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: Grenfell vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct317321115212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences414664153179.54

Grenfell Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Grenfell vs NSW

Grenfell Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Grenfell in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Grenfell?

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

What is the crime rate in Grenfell?

The overall crime rate in Grenfell, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 6458 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 Grenfell a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Grenfell total crime rate in 2021 was 6458. This means it’s 36% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Grenfell has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Grenfell safe at night?

41% of crimes in Grenfell occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Grenfell at night.

Total Crime Stats of Grenfell

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 Police10
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault912
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault93
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault48
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences329
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery50
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 harassment1518
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft51
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle93
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store42
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods12
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling91
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft01
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud529
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences41
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling24
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling415
Property and deception offencesArsonArson10
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property1313
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 cannabis32
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines30
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 cannabis027
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines07
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs01
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis11
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences21
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass52
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct30
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent01
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences64
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences72
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences01
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences118
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order74
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions64
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer21
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures10

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