Grose Vale Crime Index

98

(100 is safest)

Safer than 98% of most Australia suburbs

Grose Vale Crime Map

Grose Vale crime map

Grose Vale Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Grose Vale
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 15, down 25% from 20 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Grose Vale is in the 96th percentile for safety, meaning 4% of NSW suburbs are safer than Grose Vale and 96% of suburbs are more dangerous than Grose Vale.
  • There was no change in the number of assault offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 200% (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 50% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 25% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There were no motor vehicle theft offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Grose Vale: 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, Grose Vale is ranked safer than 98% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Grose Vale crime rate is noticeably lower than the average compared to most Australia’s suburbs.

In NSW, only about 4% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Grose Vale. As a result, Grose Vale has very high scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of Grose Vale, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 127 (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 Grose Vale’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 Grose Vale’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Grose Vale’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 Grose Vale is 389 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 Grose Vale is 1 in 256. 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 Grose Vale is 1 in 256. This is equal to a rate of 389 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.

Grose Vale Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person5389
Property and deception offences5389
Drug offences178
Public order and security offences00
Justice procedures offences178
Other offences3234
Total151168

Grose Vale Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 256

In Grose Vale

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in Grose Vale vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Grose Vale vs NSW

Grose Vale population: 1284

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault262864156770
Sexual offences214650156179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment14091078501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault00
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences2156
Domestic violence related assault178
Non-domestic violence related assault178

Grose Vale Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 256

In Grose Vale

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Grose Vale vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Grose Vale vs NSW, Australia

Grose Vale population: 1284

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft31800282342204
Burglary/Break and Enter12496778306
Arson137607846
Malicious damage to property0491360602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft00
Steal from motor vehicle178
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling00
Break and enter non-dwelling178

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Grose Vale vs NSW

Drug Offences: Grose Vale 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 possession034032041667
Drug dealing and trafficking16293787705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
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: Grose Vale vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct0173210212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences0146640179.54

Grose Vale Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Grose Vale vs NSW

Grose Vale Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Grose Vale in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Grose Vale?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Grose Vale is sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences.

What is the crime rate in Grose Vale?

The overall crime rate in Grose Vale, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 1168 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 Grose Vale a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Grose Vale total crime rate in 2021 was 1168. This means it’s 96% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Grose Vale has a very high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Grose Vale safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of Grose Vale

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 assault11
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault01
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault00
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences01
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery42
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 harassment21
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle01
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling01
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud41
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences00
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling00
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling211
Property and deception offencesArsonArson21
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property50
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 cannabis00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines00
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 cannabis00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines01
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent00
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences20
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences00
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences13
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions01
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer00
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