Homebush Crime Index

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(100 is safest)

Safer than 51% of most Australia suburbs

Homebush Crime Map

Homebush crime map

Homebush Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Homebush
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 668, up 21% from 550 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Homebush is in the 42st percentile for safety, meaning 59% of NSW suburbs are safer than Homebush and 41% of suburbs are more dangerous than Homebush.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 23% (13 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 14% (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 32% (11 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 3% (7 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There was no change in the number of robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 27% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 36% (17 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Homebush: An In-Depth Analysis

AU Crime Rate analyzed crime data from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research and found that crime rates in Homebush are about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia. In fact, it is considered safer than about 51% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in Homebush are higher than approximately 59% of other suburbs in NSW. Consequently, the suburb has moderate scores for public safety.

Your chance of becoming a victim of a crime if you live here? It’s 1 in 28 based on the combined crime rate of offences against the person and property while the risk of becoming a victim of crime in New South Wales is at 1 in 20.

Discovering the full picture of Homebush’s crime statistics is crucial, and delving into the details of its against the person and property crime data is the key. By doing so, we can uncover which type of crime is more prevalent, whether it be violent or property-related, and gain a deeper understanding of the crime rate in Homebush. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

Homebush Crime rate for crimes against the person is 688 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the NSW average rate is 1500. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in Homebush was 1 in 144. The crimes against persons included in this analysis are homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion.

According to our data, the likelihood of an individual becoming a victim of property crime in Homebush is 1 in 35, with a rate of 2780 incidents per 100,000 inhabitants. It is important to note that the average rate of property crime in NSW is 3158 incidents per 100,000 residents. The property crimes included in this analysis consist of 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.

Homebush Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person80688
Property and deception offences3232780
Drug offences56482
Public order and security offences21181
Justice procedures offences24207
Other offences1641411
Total6685749

Homebush Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 144

In Homebush

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Homebush vs NSW

Homebush population: 11620

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault4362864370770
Sexual offences81465069179
Robbery11760922
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment2740910232501
Other offences against the person11883923

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault326
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences543
Domestic violence related assault19164
Non-domestic violence related assault23198

Homebush Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 35

In Homebush

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Homebush vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Homebush vs NSW, Australia

Homebush population: 11620

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft24718002821262204
Burglary/Break and Enter4524967387306
Arson13760946
Malicious damage to property3049136258602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft1195
Steal from motor vehicle37318
Steal from retail store25215
Break and enter dwelling42361
Break and enter non-dwelling326

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Homebush vs NSW

Drug Offences: Homebush 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 possession463403239641667
Drug dealing and trafficking96293777705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences15841972

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: Homebush vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct61732152212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences1514664129179.54

Homebush Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Homebush vs NSW

Homebush Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Homebush in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Homebush?

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

What is the crime rate in Homebush?

The overall crime rate in Homebush, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 5749 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 Homebush a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Homebush total crime rate in 2021 was 5749. This means it’s 41% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Homebush has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Homebush safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of Homebush

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 assault3219
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault2423
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault23
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences598
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery985
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping00
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion10
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment2527
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person01
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft1511
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle2137
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store3625
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods917
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling2135
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person20
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud9898
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences5224
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling3042
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling413
Property and deception offencesArsonArson21
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property4730
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine23
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics42
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis918
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines912
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy15
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs26
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine12
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics01
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis01
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines22
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs03
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis10
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences41
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass75
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct40
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent21
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences615
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences614
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences10
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences2130
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences18120
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order1010
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions1013
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer31
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