Milperra Crime Index

61

(100 is safest)

Safer than 61% of most Australia suburbs

Milperra Crime Map

Milperra crime map

Milperra Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Milperra
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 199, up 11% from 180 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Milperra is in the 49th percentile for safety, meaning 51% of NSW suburbs are safer than Milperra and 49% of suburbs are more dangerous than Milperra.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 60% (9 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 25% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no homicide offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There was no change in the number of burglary offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 40% (27 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 79% (11 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 5% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Milperra: 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 Milperra’s crime rate is below average to the majority of suburbs in Australia, as it is ranked safer than only 61% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 51% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Milperra. Therefore, Milperra’s public safety metrics are moderate.

How risky is that? Living in Milperra comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 33 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 Milperra’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 Milperra.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Milperra crime statistics shows that there are 1278 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 Milperra are 1 in 77.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Milperra, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 60, equivalent to a rate of 1647 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.

Milperra Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person521278
Property and deception offences671647
Drug offences16393
Public order and security offences374
Justice procedures offences7172
Other offences541327
Total1994891

Milperra Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 77

In Milperra

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Milperra vs NSW

Milperra population: 4069

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault2462864590770
Sexual offences514650123179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment2340910565501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault125
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences498
Domestic violence related assault16393
Non-domestic violence related assault8197

Milperra Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 60

In Milperra

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Milperra vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Milperra vs NSW, Australia

Milperra population: 4069

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft401800289832204
Burglary/Break and Enter42496798306
Arson237604946
Malicious damage to property2149136516602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft374
Steal from motor vehicle11270
Steal from retail store6147
Break and enter dwelling125
Break and enter non-dwelling374

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Milperra vs NSW

Drug Offences: Milperra 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 possession143403234441667
Drug dealing and trafficking26293497705
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: Milperra vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct11732125212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences21466449179.54

Milperra Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Milperra vs NSW

Milperra Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Milperra in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Milperra?

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

What is the crime rate in Milperra?

The overall crime rate in Milperra, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 4891 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 Milperra a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Milperra total crime rate in 2021 was 4891. This means it’s 49% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Milperra has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Milperra safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of Milperra

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 assault416
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault108
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault31
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences19
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery154
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 harassment1223
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft143
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle2411
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store16
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods11
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling32
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud159
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences98
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling01
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling413
Property and deception offencesArsonArson22
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property2021
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine11
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis24
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines25
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy10
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs34
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine02
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 cannabis00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences60
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass40
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language01
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent00
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences52
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences18
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences01
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences1245
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order94
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions72
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer21
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures00

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