Greta Crime Index

42

(100 is safest)

Safer than 42% of most Australia suburbs

Greta Crime Map

Greta crime map

Greta Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Greta
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 215, up 25% from 172 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Greta is in the 37th percentile for safety, meaning 63% of NSW suburbs are safer than Greta and 37% of suburbs are more dangerous than Greta.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 64% (7 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 20% (2 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 11% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 9% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 75% (9 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 44% (8 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Greta: 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 Greta’s crime rate is about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia, as it is ranked safer than only 42% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 63% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Greta. Therefore, Greta’s public safety metrics are moderate.

How risky is that? Living in Greta comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 24 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 Greta’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 Greta.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Greta crime statistics shows that there are 1336 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 Greta are 1 in 74.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Greta, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 36, equivalent to a rate of 2731 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.

Greta Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person451336
Property and deception offences922731
Drug offences12356
Public order and security offences12356
Justice procedures offences15445
Other offences391158
Total2156382

Greta Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 74

In Greta

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Greta vs NSW

Greta population: 3369

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault1862864534770
Sexual offences1214650356179
Robbery117603022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment1340910386501
Other offences against the person118833023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault5148
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences7208
Domestic violence related assault8237
Non-domestic violence related assault10297

Greta Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 36

In Greta

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Greta vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Greta vs NSW, Australia

Greta population: 3369

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft4918002814542204
Burglary/Break and Enter1624967475306
Arson137603046
Malicious damage to property2649136772602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft389
Steal from motor vehicle13386
Steal from retail store130
Break and enter dwelling13386
Break and enter non-dwelling389

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Greta vs NSW

Drug Offences: Greta 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 possession93403226741667
Drug dealing and trafficking0629307705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs31116891366
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: Greta vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct417321119212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences814664237179.54

Greta Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Greta vs NSW

Greta Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Greta in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Greta?

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

What is the crime rate in Greta?

The overall crime rate in Greta, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 6382 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 Greta a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Greta total crime rate in 2021 was 6382. This means it’s 37% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Greta has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Greta safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of Greta

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 assault78
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault310
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault85
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences215
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery67
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 harassment1213
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person01
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft123
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle1413
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store01
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods04
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling98
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud615
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences45
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling1413
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling413
Property and deception offencesArsonArson61
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property1826
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine30
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis76
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines32
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs11
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 cannabis03
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass21
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct01
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language01
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent21
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences38
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences02
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences87
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences630
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order67
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions96
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer11
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures01

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