Holbrook Crime Index

74

(100 is safest)

Safer than 74% of most Australia suburbs

Holbrook Crime Map

Holbrook crime map

Holbrook Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Holbrook
  • There was no change in the number of criminal incidents recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • Holbrook is in the 48th percentile for safety, meaning 52% of NSW suburbs are safer than Holbrook and 48% of suburbs are more dangerous than Holbrook.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 63% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • There was no change in the number of sexual offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There were no homicide offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There was no change in the number of burglary offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 44% (12 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There was no change in the number of motor vehicle theft offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 43% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Holbrook: 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 Holbrook is safer than only 74% of all suburbs across the nation, regardless of population size. This implies that Holbrook’s crime rate is below average to the majority of suburbs in Australia.

How does Holbrook perform compared to other suburbs of all population sizes in NSW? The crime rate in Holbrook is greater than that of roughly 52% of other suburbs in NSW, leading to moderate public safety scores.

As a resident of Holbrook, 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 Holbrook’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 Holbrook. By doing so, we can gain a more in-depth insight into the nature and extent of crime in Holbrook.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis has uncovered that the rate of crimes against the person in Holbrook is 912 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 109 if you reside in Holbrook.

Our data reveals that the odds of becoming a victim of property crime in Holbrook are 1 in 70, with a rate of 1399 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.

Holbrook Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person15912
Property and deception offences231399
Drug offences14852
Public order and security offences7426
Justice procedures offences4243
Other offences191156
Total824988

Holbrook Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 109

In Holbrook

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Holbrook vs NSW

Holbrook population: 1644

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault362864182770
Sexual offences214650122179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment840910487501
Other offences against the person2188312223

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault161
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences161
Domestic violence related assault2122
Non-domestic violence related assault161

Holbrook Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 70

In Holbrook

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Holbrook vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Holbrook vs NSW, Australia

Holbrook population: 1644

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft151800289122204
Burglary/Break and Enter424967243306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property449136243602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft2122
Steal from motor vehicle6365
Steal from retail store161
Break and enter dwelling2122
Break and enter non-dwelling2122

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Holbrook vs NSW

Drug Offences: Holbrook 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 possession103403260841667
Drug dealing and trafficking16293617705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs11116611366
Other drug offences2584112272

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: Holbrook vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct317321182212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences414664243179.54

Holbrook Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Holbrook vs NSW

Holbrook Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Holbrook in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Holbrook?

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

What is the crime rate in Holbrook?

The overall crime rate in Holbrook, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 4988 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 Holbrook a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Holbrook total crime rate in 2021 was 4988. This means it’s 48% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Holbrook has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Holbrook safe at night?

38% of crimes in Holbrook occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Holbrook at night.

Total Crime Stats of Holbrook

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 assault62
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault21
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault11
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences15
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery111
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 harassment58
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person02
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft22
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle26
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store01
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft100
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud115
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences21
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling12
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling312
Property and deception offencesArsonArson00
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property74
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 cannabis07
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines01
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 amphetamines11
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis01
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences12
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass03
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 offences144
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences00
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences10
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences619
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order33
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions20
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
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