Guildford West Crime Index

73

(100 is safest)

Safer than 73% of most Australia suburbs

Guildford West Crime Map

Guildford West crime map

Guildford West Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Guildford West
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 233, down 17% from 280 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Guildford West is in the 58th percentile for safety, meaning 42% of NSW suburbs are safer than Guildford West and 58% of suburbs are more dangerous than Guildford West.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 19% (7 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 50% (3 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 33% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 47% (44 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 50% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 85% (17 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 16% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Guildford West: An In-Depth Analysis

Based on the latest crime statistics from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, AU Crime Rate’s analysis indicates that Guildford West is safer than only 73% of all suburbs across the nation, regardless of population size. This implies that Guildford West’s crime rate is below average to the majority of suburbs in Australia.

How does Guildford West perform compared to other suburbs of all population sizes in NSW? The crime rate in Guildford West is greater than that of roughly 42% of other suburbs in NSW, leading to high public safety scores.

As a resident of Guildford West, the likelihood of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 42 based on the combined crime rate of offences against the person and property. This is in contrast to the New South Wales average, where the chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 20.

To get a more comprehensive understanding of Guildford West’s crime statistics, it is essential to take a closer look at its against the person and property crime data. This examination is particularly critical because it enables us to determine whether violent crime, property crime, or both are the primary contributors to the total crime rate in Guildford West. By doing so, we can gain a more in-depth insight into the nature and extent of crime in Guildford West.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis has uncovered that the rate of crimes against the person in Guildford West is 1074 per one hundred thousand inhabitants. By contrast, the statewide average for such crimes stands at 1500. This suggests that experiencing serious offences like homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, or extortion is 1 in 92 if you reside in Guildford West.

Our data reveals that the odds of becoming a victim of property crime in Guildford West are 1 in 78, with a rate of 1264 incidents per 100,000 residents. Keep in mind that the NSW average is 3158 incidents per 100,000 residents. The types of property crimes tracked in this analysis 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.

Guildford West Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person621074
Property and deception offences731264
Drug offences26450
Public order and security offences469
Justice procedures offences20346
Other offences48831
Total2334035

Guildford West Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 92

In Guildford West

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in Guildford West vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Guildford West vs NSW

Guildford West population: 5775

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault2962864502770
Sexual offences31465052179
Robbery117601722
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment2940910502501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault352
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences00
Domestic violence related assault22381
Non-domestic violence related assault7121

Guildford West Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 78

In Guildford West

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Guildford West vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Guildford West vs NSW, Australia

Guildford West population: 5775

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft501800288662204
Burglary/Break and Enter624967104306
Arson137601746
Malicious damage to property1649136277602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft352
Steal from motor vehicle6104
Steal from retail store352
Break and enter dwelling587
Break and enter non-dwelling117

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Guildford West vs NSW

Drug Offences: Guildford West 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 possession233403239841667
Drug dealing and trafficking0629307705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs21116351366
Other drug offences158411772

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: Guildford West vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct41732169212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences0146640179.54

Guildford West Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Guildford West vs NSW

Guildford West Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Guildford West in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Guildford West?

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

What is the crime rate in Guildford West?

The overall crime rate in Guildford West, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 4035 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 Guildford West a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Guildford West total crime rate in 2021 was 4035. This means it’s 58% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Guildford West has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Guildford West safe at night?

36% of crimes in Guildford West occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Guildford West at night.

Total Crime Stats of Guildford West

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 assault2322
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault127
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault13
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences531
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery270
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 harassment2229
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft203
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle286
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store63
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods31
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling45
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person20
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud2731
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences41
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling75
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling211
Property and deception offencesArsonArson01
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property1916
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine42
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics02
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis1512
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines51
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs56
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis10
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 cannabis12
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences11
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass22
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct01
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent31
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences120
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences132
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences01
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences245
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order1412
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions117
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear10
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer01
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