Junction Hill Crime Index

91

(100 is safest)

Safer than 91% of most Australia suburbs

Junction Hill Crime Map

Junction Hill crime map

Junction Hill Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Junction Hill
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 27, up 4% from 26 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Junction Hill is in the 89th percentile for safety, meaning 11% of NSW suburbs are safer than Junction Hill and 89% of suburbs are more dangerous than Junction Hill.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 60% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (5 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 500% (10 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 200% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 75% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Junction Hill: 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 Junction Hill’s crime rate is noticeably lower than the average compared to most Australia’s suburbs, as it is ranked safer than only 91% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 11% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Junction Hill. Therefore, Junction Hill’s public safety metrics are very high.

How risky is that? Living in Junction Hill comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 70 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 Junction Hill’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 Junction Hill.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Junction Hill crime statistics shows that there are 322 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 Junction Hill are 1 in 310.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Junction Hill, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 90, equivalent to a rate of 1094 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.

Junction Hill Crime Rates by Offences Division

Junction Hill Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 310

In Junction Hill

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in Junction Hill vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Junction Hill vs NSW

Junction Hill population: 1554

NSW population: 8058541

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

Junction Hill Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 90

In Junction Hill

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Junction Hill vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Junction Hill vs NSW, Australia

Junction Hill population: 1554

NSW population: 8058541

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

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Junction Hill vs NSW

Drug Offences: Junction Hill vs New South Wales

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: Junction Hill vs NSW

Junction Hill Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Junction Hill vs NSW

Junction Hill Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Junction Hill in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Junction Hill?

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

What is the crime rate in Junction Hill?

The overall crime rate in Junction Hill, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 1737 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 Junction Hill a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Junction Hill total crime rate in 2021 was 1737. This means it’s 89% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Junction Hill has a very high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Junction Hill safe at night?

40% of crimes in Junction Hill occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Junction Hill at night.

Total Crime Stats of Junction Hill

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