Leonay Crime Index

88

(100 is safest)

Safer than 88% of most Australia suburbs

Leonay Crime Map

Leonay crime map

Leonay Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Leonay
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 51, down 15% from 60 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Leonay is in the 86th percentile for safety, meaning 14% of NSW suburbs are safer than Leonay and 86% of suburbs are more dangerous than Leonay.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 20% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 400% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of homicide offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of burglary offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 20% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 47% (8 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 decreased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no motor vehicle theft offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 83% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Leonay: 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 Leonay’s crime rate is noticeably lower than the average compared to most Australia’s suburbs, as it is ranked safer than only 88% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 14% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Leonay. Therefore, Leonay’s public safety metrics are very high.

How risky is that? Living in Leonay comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 61 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 Leonay’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 Leonay.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Leonay crime statistics shows that there are 694 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 Leonay are 1 in 143.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Leonay, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 107, equivalent to a rate of 925 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.

Leonay Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person18694
Property and deception offences24925
Drug offences3116
Public order and security offences139
Justice procedures offences277
Other offences3116
Total511965

Leonay Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 143

In Leonay

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Leonay vs NSW

Leonay population: 2595

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault862864308770
Sexual offences414650154179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment640910231501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault00
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences4154
Domestic violence related assault3116
Non-domestic violence related assault5193

Leonay Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 107

In Leonay

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Leonay vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Leonay vs NSW, Australia

Leonay population: 2595

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft91800283472204
Burglary/Break and Enter424967154306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property1149136424602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft00
Steal from motor vehicle277
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling3116
Break and enter non-dwelling139

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Leonay vs NSW

Drug Offences: Leonay 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 possession33403211641667
Drug dealing and trafficking0629307705
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: Leonay vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct11732139212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences0146640179.54

Leonay Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Leonay vs NSW

Leonay Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Leonay in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Leonay?

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

What is the crime rate in Leonay?

The overall crime rate in Leonay, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 1965 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 Leonay a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Leonay total crime rate in 2021 was 1965. This means it’s 86% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Leonay has a very high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Leonay safe at night?

33% of crimes in Leonay occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Leonay at night.

Total Crime Stats of Leonay

DivisionSubdivisionOffence typeYear (2020)Year (2021)
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder10
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 assault83
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault25
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault00
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences06
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery64
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 harassment96
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft10
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle82
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods10
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling11
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud66
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences00
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling33
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling211
Property and deception offencesArsonArson00
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property611
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 cannabis23
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 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 amphetamines00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis10
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass11
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent00
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences10
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 offences33
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order01
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions11
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures20

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