Laurieton Crime Index

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(100 is safest)

Safer than 34% of most Australia suburbs

Laurieton Crime Map

Laurieton crime map

Laurieton Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Laurieton
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 153, up 10% from 139 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Laurieton is in the 30th percentile for safety, meaning 70% of NSW suburbs are safer than Laurieton and 30% of suburbs are more dangerous than Laurieton.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 53% (10 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 20% (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 increased by 65% (17 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 100% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 23% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Laurieton: 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, Laurieton is ranked safer than 34% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Laurieton crime rate is quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs.

In NSW, only about 70% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Laurieton. As a result, Laurieton has moderate scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of Laurieton, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 20 (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 Laurieton’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 Laurieton’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Laurieton’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 Laurieton is 1451 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 Laurieton is 1 in 68. 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 Laurieton is 1 in 29. This is equal to a rate of 3302 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.

Laurieton Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person291451
Property and deception offences663302
Drug offences8400
Public order and security offences11550
Justice procedures offences331651
Other offences6300
Total1537654

Laurieton Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 68

In Laurieton

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Laurieton vs NSW

Laurieton population: 1999

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault962864450770
Sexual offences614650300179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment1340910650501
Other offences against the person118835023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault3150
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences3150
Domestic violence related assault5250
Non-domestic violence related assault4200

Laurieton Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 29

In Laurieton

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Laurieton vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Laurieton vs NSW, Australia

Laurieton population: 1999

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft4318002821512204
Burglary/Break and Enter624967300306
Arson137605046
Malicious damage to property1649136800602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft6300
Steal from motor vehicle4200
Steal from retail store150
Break and enter dwelling4200
Break and enter non-dwelling2100

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Laurieton vs NSW

Drug Offences: Laurieton 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 possession63403230041667
Drug dealing and trafficking262931007705
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: Laurieton vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct817321400212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences314664150179.54

Laurieton Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Laurieton vs NSW

Laurieton Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Laurieton in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Laurieton?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Laurieton is breach bail conditions.

What is the crime rate in Laurieton?

The overall crime rate in Laurieton, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 7654 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 Laurieton a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Laurieton total crime rate in 2021 was 7654. This means it’s 30% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Laurieton has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Laurieton safe at night?

43% of crimes in Laurieton occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Laurieton at night.

Total Crime Stats of Laurieton

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 assault135
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault64
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault13
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences415
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery83
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 harassment1613
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person01
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft36
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle74
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store11
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods13
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling46
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person10
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud815
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences18
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling24
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling812
Property and deception offencesArsonArson01
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property1316
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine10
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis70
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines46
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy10
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 narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines12
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 offences10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass48
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct40
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language30
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent00
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences13
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences20
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences01
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences55
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order412
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions1120
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer10
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