Illawong Crime Index

82

(100 is safest)

Safer than 82% of most Australia suburbs

Illawong Crime Map

Illawong crime map

Illawong Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Illawong
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 216, down 3% from 222 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Illawong is in the 72nd percentile for safety, meaning 28% of NSW suburbs are safer than Illawong and 72% of suburbs are more dangerous than Illawong.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 3% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 25% (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 decreased by 40% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 8% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 40% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 17% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Illawong: 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, Illawong is ranked safer than 82% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Illawong crime rate is noticeably lower than the average compared to most Australia’s suburbs.

In NSW, only about 28% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Illawong. As a result, Illawong has high scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of Illawong, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 51 (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 Illawong’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 Illawong’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Illawong’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 Illawong is 805 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 Illawong is 1 in 123. 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 Illawong is 1 in 89. This is equal to a rate of 1113 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.

Illawong Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person60805
Property and deception offences831113
Drug offences20268
Public order and security offences10134
Justice procedures offences17228
Other offences26349
Total2162897

Illawong Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 123

In Illawong

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Illawong vs NSW

Illawong population: 7457

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault3262864429770
Sexual offences51465067179
Robbery117601322
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment2240910295501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault227
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences340
Domestic violence related assault25335
Non-domestic violence related assault567

Illawong Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 89

In Illawong

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Illawong vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Illawong vs NSW, Australia

Illawong population: 7457

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft551800287382204
Burglary/Break and Enter62496780306
Arson337604046
Malicious damage to property1949136255602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft340
Steal from motor vehicle14188
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling680
Break and enter non-dwelling00

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Illawong vs NSW

Drug Offences: Illawong 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 possession133403217441667
Drug dealing and trafficking0629307705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences758419472

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: Illawong vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct51732167212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences51466467179.54

Illawong Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Illawong vs NSW

Illawong Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Illawong in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Illawong?

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

What is the crime rate in Illawong?

The overall crime rate in Illawong, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 2897 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 Illawong a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Illawong total crime rate in 2021 was 2897. This means it’s 72% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Illawong has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Illawong safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of Illawong

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 Police22
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault2525
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault65
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault22
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences223
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery163
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 harassment3822
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person10
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft53
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle1814
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store110
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods24
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling57
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud1623
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences34
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling86
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling210
Property and deception offencesArsonArson23
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property2319
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis109
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs04
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis10
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 cannabis00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences07
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass14
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct21
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 offences105
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences00
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences11
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences825
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order128
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions59
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer10
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