Gulgong Crime Index

23

(100 is safest)

Safer than 23% of most Australia suburbs

Gulgong Crime Map

Gulgong crime map

Gulgong Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Gulgong
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 235, down 23% from 306 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Gulgong is in the 25th percentile for safety, meaning 75% of NSW suburbs are safer than Gulgong and 25% of suburbs are more dangerous than Gulgong.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 11% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 29% (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 decreased by 44% (10 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 46% (30 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 60% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 10% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Gulgong: 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 Gulgong’s crime rate is quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs, as it is ranked safer than only 23% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 75% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Gulgong. Therefore, Gulgong’s public safety metrics are low.

How risky is that? Living in Gulgong comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 15 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 Gulgong’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 Gulgong.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Gulgong crime statistics shows that there are 3012 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 Gulgong are 1 in 32.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Gulgong, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 31, equivalent to a rate of 3124 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.

Gulgong Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person813012
Property and deception offences843124
Drug offences8298
Public order and security offences15558
Justice procedures offences351302
Other offences12446
Total2358739

Gulgong Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 32

In Gulgong

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Gulgong vs NSW

Gulgong population: 2689

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault31628641153770
Sexual offences1014650372179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment38409101413501
Other offences against the person218837423

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault6223
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences4149
Domestic violence related assault14521
Non-domestic violence related assault16595

Gulgong Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 31

In Gulgong

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Gulgong vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Gulgong vs NSW, Australia

Gulgong population: 2689

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft3618002813392204
Burglary/Break and Enter1324967483306
Arson137603746
Malicious damage to property34491361264602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft274
Steal from motor vehicle3112
Steal from retail store4149
Break and enter dwelling6223
Break and enter non-dwelling7260

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Gulgong vs NSW

Drug Offences: Gulgong 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 possession83403229841667
Drug dealing and trafficking0629307705
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: Gulgong vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct717321260212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences814664298179.54

Gulgong Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Gulgong vs NSW

Gulgong Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Gulgong in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Gulgong?

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

What is the crime rate in Gulgong?

The overall crime rate in Gulgong, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 8739 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 Gulgong a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Gulgong total crime rate in 2021 was 8739. This means it’s 25% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Gulgong has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Gulgong safe at night?

46% of crimes in Gulgong occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Gulgong at night.

Total Crime Stats of Gulgong

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 Police01
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault2714
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault816
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault66
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences88
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery134
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 harassment3938
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person22
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft52
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle133
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store14
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods30
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling1514
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft01
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud138
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences164
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling106
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling1317
Property and deception offencesArsonArson41
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property3134
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine01
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis73
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines63
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs01
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 cannabis00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass63
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct02
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language01
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent41
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences78
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences10
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences20
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences912
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order2319
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions2516
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer10
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