Kanwal Crime Index

35

(100 is safest)

Safer than 35% of most Australia suburbs

Kanwal Crime Map

Kanwal crime map

Kanwal Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Kanwal
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 310, down 10% from 346 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Kanwal is in the 32st percentile for safety, meaning 69% of NSW suburbs are safer than Kanwal and 31% of suburbs are more dangerous than Kanwal.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 33% (23 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 15% (2 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 46% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 41% (18 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 increased by 43% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 9% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Kanwal: 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 Kanwal are quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs. In fact, it is considered safer than about 35% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in Kanwal are higher than approximately 69% 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 20 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 Kanwal’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 Kanwal. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

Kanwal Crime rate for crimes against the person is 2355 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the NSW average rate is 1500. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in Kanwal was 1 in 41. 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 Kanwal is 1 in 41, with a rate of 2355 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.

Kanwal Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person992355
Property and deception offences992355
Drug offences23547
Public order and security offences16381
Justice procedures offences37880
Other offences36857
Total3107376

Kanwal Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 41

In Kanwal

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Kanwal vs NSW

Kanwal population: 4203

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault47628641118770
Sexual offences1514650357179
Robbery217604822
Abduction and kidnapping1203243
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment3240910761501
Other offences against the person218834823

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault9214
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences6143
Domestic violence related assault15357
Non-domestic violence related assault30714

Kanwal Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 41

In Kanwal

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Kanwal vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Kanwal vs NSW, Australia

Kanwal population: 4203

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft6218002814752204
Burglary/Break and Enter624967143306
Arson137602446
Malicious damage to property3049136714602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft10238
Steal from motor vehicle9214
Steal from retail store124
Break and enter dwelling6143
Break and enter non-dwelling00

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Kanwal vs NSW

Drug Offences: Kanwal 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 possession143403233341667
Drug dealing and trafficking962932147705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
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: Kanwal vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct1317321309212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences31466471179.54

Kanwal Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Kanwal vs NSW

Kanwal Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Kanwal in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Kanwal?

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

What is the crime rate in Kanwal?

The overall crime rate in Kanwal, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 7376 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 Kanwal a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Kanwal total crime rate in 2021 was 7376. This means it’s 31% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Kanwal has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Kanwal safe at night?

35% of crimes in Kanwal occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Kanwal at night.

Total Crime Stats of Kanwal

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 Police12
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault3515
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault3430
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault69
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences723
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery166
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping01
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion00
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment3832
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person02
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft710
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle119
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store11
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods14
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling69
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person10
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud1623
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences16
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling76
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling410
Property and deception offencesArsonArson21
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property3330
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 cannabis168
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines60
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy01
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs05
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics20
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis64
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines253
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs02
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis30
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences60
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass37
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct94
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language41
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent21
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences73
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences58
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences01
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences827
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order1714
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions107
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer415
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures01

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