Homebush West Crime Index

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(100 is safest)

Safer than 52% of most Australia suburbs

Homebush West Crime Map

Homebush West crime map

Homebush West Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Homebush West
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 462, up 22% from 380 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Homebush West is in the 47th percentile for safety, meaning 53% of NSW suburbs are safer than Homebush West and 47% of suburbs are more dangerous than Homebush West.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 22% (16 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 11% (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 10% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 11% (18 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 41% (9 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 26% (7 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Homebush West: 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, Homebush West is ranked safer than 52% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Homebush West crime rate is about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia.

In NSW, only about 53% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Homebush West. As a result, Homebush West has moderate scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of Homebush West, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 28 (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 Homebush West’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 Homebush West’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Homebush West’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 Homebush West is 1107 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 Homebush West is 1 in 89. 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 Homebush West is 1 in 43. This is equal to a rate of 2290 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.

Homebush West Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person1011107
Property and deception offences2092290
Drug offences28307
Public order and security offences10110
Justice procedures offences28307
Other offences86942
Total4625063

Homebush West Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 89

In Homebush West

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Homebush West vs NSW

Homebush West population: 9125

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault5662864614770
Sexual offences81465088179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping1203113
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment3440910373501
Other offences against the person218832223

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault333
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences555
Domestic violence related assault36395
Non-domestic violence related assault20219

Homebush West Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 43

In Homebush West

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Homebush West vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Homebush West vs NSW, Australia

Homebush West population: 9125

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft15218002816662204
Burglary/Break and Enter2324967252306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property3449136373602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft13142
Steal from motor vehicle32351
Steal from retail store222
Break and enter dwelling19208
Break and enter non-dwelling444

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Homebush West vs NSW

Drug Offences: Homebush West 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 possession183403219741667
Drug dealing and trafficking86293887705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences258412272

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 West vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct41732144212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences61466466179.54

Homebush West Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Homebush West vs NSW

Homebush West Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Homebush West in 2021?

According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 0 murders in Homebush West 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 West?

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 West is fraud.

What is the crime rate in Homebush West?

The overall crime rate in Homebush West, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 5063 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 West a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Homebush West total crime rate in 2021 was 5063. This means it’s 47% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Homebush West has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Homebush West safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of Homebush West

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 assault4636
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault2620
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault53
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences465
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery745
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping01
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion10
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment3434
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person02
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft2213
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle3132
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store12
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods39
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling1312
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person41
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud7465
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences2218
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling1919
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling214
Property and deception offencesArsonArson10
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property2734
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine01
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics02
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis25
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines35
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs05
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine03
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics01
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis02
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines01
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 drugs11
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences22
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass13
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent01
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences16
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences811
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences10
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences22
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences573
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order616
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions911
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures21

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

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