Gundagai Crime Index

43

(100 is safest)

Safer than 43% of most Australia suburbs

Gundagai Crime Map

Gundagai crime map

Gundagai Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Gundagai
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 151, up 53% from 99 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Gundagai is in the 25th percentile for safety, meaning 75% of NSW suburbs are safer than Gundagai and 25% of suburbs are more dangerous than Gundagai.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 163% (13 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (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 14% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 4% (1 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 increased by 400% (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 Gundagai: 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 Gundagai is safer than only 43% of all suburbs across the nation, regardless of population size. This implies that Gundagai’s crime rate is about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia.

How does Gundagai perform compared to other suburbs of all population sizes in NSW? The crime rate in Gundagai is greater than that of roughly 75% of other suburbs in NSW, leading to low public safety scores.

As a resident of Gundagai, the likelihood of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 24 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 Gundagai’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 Gundagai. By doing so, we can gain a more in-depth insight into the nature and extent of crime in Gundagai.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis has uncovered that the rate of crimes against the person in Gundagai is 1800 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 55 if you reside in Gundagai.

Our data reveals that the odds of becoming a victim of property crime in Gundagai are 1 in 44, with a rate of 2207 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.

Gundagai Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person311800
Property and deception offences382207
Drug offences17987
Public order and security offences8465
Justice procedures offences11639
Other offences462671
Total1518769

Gundagai Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 55

In Gundagai

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Gundagai vs NSW

Gundagai population: 1722

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault21628641220770
Sexual offences0146500179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment840910465501
Other offences against the person2188311623

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault00
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences00
Domestic violence related assault11639
Non-domestic violence related assault10581

Gundagai Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 44

In Gundagai

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Gundagai vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Gundagai vs NSW, Australia

Gundagai population: 1722

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft2518002814522204
Burglary/Break and Enter624967348306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property749136407602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft4232
Steal from motor vehicle4232
Steal from retail store2116
Break and enter dwelling4232
Break and enter non-dwelling2116

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Gundagai vs NSW

Drug Offences: Gundagai 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 possession153403287141667
Drug dealing and trafficking0629307705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences2584111672

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: Gundagai vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct417321232212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences414664232179.54

Gundagai Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Gundagai vs NSW

Gundagai Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Gundagai in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Gundagai?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Gundagai is domestic violence related assault.

What is the crime rate in Gundagai?

The overall crime rate in Gundagai, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 8769 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 Gundagai a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Gundagai total crime rate in 2021 was 8769. This means it’s 25% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Gundagai has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Gundagai safe at night?

40% of crimes in Gundagai occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Gundagai at night.

Total Crime Stats of Gundagai

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 Police00
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault511
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault310
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault00
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences26
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery120
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 harassment38
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person02
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft04
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle54
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store12
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods24
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling02
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud126
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences43
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling34
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling412
Property and deception offencesArsonArson00
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property77
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine10
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics01
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis56
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines16
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs22
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine10
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 cannabis10
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences02
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct11
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language12
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent01
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences84
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences10
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences13
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences943
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order122
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions35
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer04
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