Gymea Crime Index

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(100 is safest)

Safer than 78% of most Australia suburbs

Gymea Crime Map

Gymea crime map

Gymea Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Gymea
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 493, down 6% from 524 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Gymea is in the 40th percentile for safety, meaning 60% of NSW suburbs are safer than Gymea and 40% of suburbs are more dangerous than Gymea.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 50% (31 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 7% (1 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 increased by 200% (8 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 31% (25 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 50% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 7% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Gymea: 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, Gymea is ranked safer than 78% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Gymea crime rate is below average to the majority of suburbs in Australia.

In NSW, only about 60% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Gymea. As a result, Gymea has moderate scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of Gymea, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 47 (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 Gymea’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 Gymea’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Gymea’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 Gymea is 937 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 Gymea is 1 in 106. 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 Gymea is 1 in 86. This is equal to a rate of 1156 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.

Gymea Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person77937
Property and deception offences951156
Drug offences18219
Public order and security offences14170
Justice procedures offences27328
Other offences2623187
Total4935997

Gymea Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 106

In Gymea

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Gymea vs NSW

Gymea population: 8221

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault3162864377770
Sexual offences1314650158179
Robbery117601222
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment3140910377501
Other offences against the person118831223

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault897
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences561
Domestic violence related assault21255
Non-domestic violence related assault10122

Gymea Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 86

In Gymea

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Gymea vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Gymea vs NSW, Australia

Gymea population: 8221

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft551800286692204
Burglary/Break and Enter1224967146306
Arson137601246
Malicious damage to property2749136328602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft224
Steal from motor vehicle785
Steal from retail store673
Break and enter dwelling10122
Break and enter non-dwelling224

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Gymea vs NSW

Drug Offences: Gymea 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 possession123403214641667
Drug dealing and trafficking36293367705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences358413672

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: Gymea vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct81732197212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences61466473179.54

Gymea Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Gymea vs NSW

Gymea Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Gymea in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Gymea?

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

What is the crime rate in Gymea?

The overall crime rate in Gymea, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 5997 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 Gymea a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Gymea total crime rate in 2021 was 5997. This means it’s 40% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Gymea has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Gymea safe at night?

31% of crimes in Gymea occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Gymea at night.

Total Crime Stats of Gymea

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 assault3521
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault2710
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault98
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences530
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery275
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 harassment2331
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person11
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft42
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle157
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store56
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods101
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling115
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud2730
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences84
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling310
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling112
Property and deception offencesArsonArson01
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property2927
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine32
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics32
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis204
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines73
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs171
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine03
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs10
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences73
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass45
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct43
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language30
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent00
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences126
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences2813
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences10
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences147186
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences1163
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order1114
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions2610
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer23
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