Londonderry Crime Index

57

(100 is safest)

Safer than 57% of most Australia suburbs

Londonderry Crime Map

Londonderry crime map

Londonderry Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Londonderry
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 184, up 18% from 156 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Londonderry is in the 52nd percentile for safety, meaning 48% of NSW suburbs are safer than Londonderry and 52% of suburbs are more dangerous than Londonderry.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 14% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 125% (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 decreased by 25% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There was no change in the number of theft offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There were no robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There was no change in the number of motor vehicle theft offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 106% (18 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Londonderry: 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, Londonderry is ranked safer than 57% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Londonderry crime rate is about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia.

In NSW, only about 48% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Londonderry. As a result, Londonderry has high scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of Londonderry, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 31 (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 Londonderry’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 Londonderry’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Londonderry’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 Londonderry is 994 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 Londonderry is 1 in 100. 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 Londonderry is 1 in 45. This is equal to a rate of 2161 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.

Londonderry Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person40994
Property and deception offences872161
Drug offences7174
Public order and security offences10248
Justice procedures offences12298
Other offences28696
Total1844571

Londonderry Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 100

In Londonderry

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Londonderry vs NSW

Londonderry population: 4025

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault1862864447770
Sexual offences914650224179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment1340910323501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault375
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences6149
Domestic violence related assault12298
Non-domestic violence related assault6149

Londonderry Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 45

In Londonderry

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Londonderry vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Londonderry vs NSW, Australia

Londonderry population: 4025

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft371800289192204
Burglary/Break and Enter624967149306
Arson9376022446
Malicious damage to property3549136870602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft7174
Steal from motor vehicle5124
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling6149
Break and enter non-dwelling00

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Londonderry vs NSW

Drug Offences: Londonderry 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 possession4340329941667
Drug dealing and trafficking26293507705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences158412572

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: Londonderry vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct31732175212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences714664174179.54

Londonderry Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Londonderry vs NSW

Londonderry Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Londonderry in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Londonderry?

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

What is the crime rate in Londonderry?

The overall crime rate in Londonderry, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 4571 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 Londonderry a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Londonderry total crime rate in 2021 was 4571. This means it’s 52% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Londonderry has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Londonderry safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of Londonderry

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 Police10
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault1312
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault76
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault13
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences317
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery136
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 person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft77
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle65
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods52
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling24
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud1317
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences42
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling76
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling110
Property and deception offencesArsonArson59
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property1735
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 cannabis12
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines21
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs11
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 amphetamines02
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 drug10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences11
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass133
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent00
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences117
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences00
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences10
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences728
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order47
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions52
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer02
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