Johns River Crime Index

7

(100 is safest)

Safer than 7% of most Australia suburbs

Johns River Crime Map

Johns River crime map

Johns River Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Johns River
  • There was no change in the number of criminal incidents recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • Johns River is in the 13rd percentile for safety, meaning 87% of NSW suburbs are safer than Johns River and 13% of suburbs are more dangerous than Johns River.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 30% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (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% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 17% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 increased by 50% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 200% (6 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Johns River: An In-Depth Analysis

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of recent crime data from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) reveals that Johns River’s crime rate is considerably higher than the average across most suburbs in Australia, as it is ranked safer than only 7% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 87% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Johns River. Therefore, Johns River’s public safety metrics are low.

How risky is that? Living in Johns River comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 7 of becoming a victim of crime, considering the total rate of crimes against the person and property. In contrast, the average chance of falling victim to crime in New South Wales stands at 1 in 20.

To better understand Johns River’s overall crime rate, it is essential to examine its performance in crimes against the person and property crimes separately. This approach can provide further insight into whether violent crimes, property crimes, or both, are the primary drivers of the general crime rate in Johns River.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Johns River crime statistics shows that there are 4348 incidents against the person per 100,000 inhabitants in a standard year, compared to the NSW average rate of 1500. As a result, the chances of becoming a victim of crimes such as homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion in Johns River are 1 in 22.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Johns River, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 12, equivalent to a rate of 7536 per 100,000 residents. As a reference, the property crime rate for every 100,000 residents in NSW is 3158.

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.

Johns River Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person154348
Property and deception offences267536
Drug offences41159
Public order and security offences2580
Justice procedures offences2580
Other offences00
Total4914203

Johns River Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 22

In Johns River

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in Johns River vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Johns River vs NSW

Johns River population: 345

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault7628642029770
Sexual offences214650580179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment6409101739501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault1290
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences1290
Domestic violence related assault61739
Non-domestic violence related assault1290

Johns River Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 12

In Johns River

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Johns River vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Johns River vs NSW, Australia

Johns River population: 345

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft1418002840582204
Burglary/Break and Enter324967870306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property9491362609602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft3870
Steal from motor vehicle41159
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling2580
Break and enter non-dwelling1290

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Johns River vs NSW

Drug Offences: Johns River 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 possession23403258041667
Drug dealing and trafficking0629307705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs211165801366
Other drug offences05841072

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: Johns River vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct117321290212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences114664290179.54

Johns River Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Johns River vs NSW

Johns River Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Johns River in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Johns River?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Johns River is malicious damage to property.

What is the crime rate in Johns River?

The overall crime rate in Johns River, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 14203 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 Johns River a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Johns River total crime rate in 2021 was 14203. This means it’s 13% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Johns River has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Johns River safe at night?

41% of crimes in Johns River occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Johns River at night.

Total Crime Stats of Johns River

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 assault106
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault01
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault01
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences10
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery01
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 harassment46
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft23
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle34
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods12
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling22
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft10
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud00
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences33
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling02
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling111
Property and deception offencesArsonArson00
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property39
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 cannabis41
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines11
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis00
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 cannabis32
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct00
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 offences21
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences00
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order41
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions31
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer00
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