Milton Crime Index

64

(100 is safest)

Safer than 64% of most Australia suburbs

Milton Crime Map

Milton crime map

Milton Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Milton
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 81, down 1% from 82 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Milton is in the 52nd percentile for safety, meaning 48% of NSW suburbs are safer than Milton and 52% of suburbs are more dangerous than Milton.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 40% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • There was no change in the number of sexual offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There were no homicide offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of burglary offences recorded in 2021 increased by 50% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 35% (6 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% (2 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 100% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Milton: An In-Depth Analysis

Based on the latest crime statistics from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, AU Crime Rate’s analysis indicates that Milton is safer than only 64% of all suburbs across the nation, regardless of population size. This implies that Milton’s crime rate is below average to the majority of suburbs in Australia.

How does Milton perform compared to other suburbs of all population sizes in NSW? The crime rate in Milton is greater than that of roughly 48% of other suburbs in NSW, leading to high public safety scores.

As a resident of Milton, the likelihood of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 36 based on the combined crime rate of offences against the person and property. This is in contrast to the New South Wales average, where the chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 20.

To get a more comprehensive understanding of Milton’s crime statistics, it is essential to take a closer look at its against the person and property crime data. This examination is particularly critical because it enables us to determine whether violent crime, property crime, or both are the primary contributors to the total crime rate in Milton. By doing so, we can gain a more in-depth insight into the nature and extent of crime in Milton.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis has uncovered that the rate of crimes against the person in Milton is 782 per one hundred thousand inhabitants. By contrast, the statewide average for such crimes stands at 1500. This suggests that experiencing serious offences like homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, or extortion is 1 in 127 if you reside in Milton.

Our data reveals that the odds of becoming a victim of property crime in Milton are 1 in 50, with a rate of 1955 incidents per 100,000 residents. Keep in mind that the NSW average is 3158 incidents per 100,000 residents. The types of property crimes tracked in this analysis 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.

Milton Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person14782
Property and deception offences351955
Drug offences13726
Public order and security offences6335
Justice procedures offences2112
Other offences11615
Total814525

Milton Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 127

In Milton

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Milton vs NSW

Milton population: 1790

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault662864335770
Sexual offences11465056179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment740910391501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault00
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences156
Domestic violence related assault4223
Non-domestic violence related assault2112

Milton Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 50

In Milton

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Milton vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Milton vs NSW, Australia

Milton population: 1790

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft2318002812852204
Burglary/Break and Enter324967168306
Arson137605646
Malicious damage to property849136447602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft00
Steal from motor vehicle5279
Steal from retail store5279
Break and enter dwelling2112
Break and enter non-dwelling156

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Milton vs NSW

Drug Offences: Milton 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 possession93403250341667
Drug dealing and trafficking0629307705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs11116561366
Other drug offences3584116872

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: Milton vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct317321168212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences314664168179.54

Milton Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Milton vs NSW

Milton Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Milton in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Milton?

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

What is the crime rate in Milton?

The overall crime rate in Milton, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 4525 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 Milton a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Milton total crime rate in 2021 was 4525. This means it’s 52% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Milton has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Milton safe at night?

40% of crimes in Milton occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Milton at night.

Total Crime Stats of Milton

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 assault64
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault42
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault00
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences17
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery81
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 harassment117
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person10
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft20
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle05
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store05
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling43
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud87
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences33
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling02
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling211
Property and deception offencesArsonArson11
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property48
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 cannabis27
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines32
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 cannabis11
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences23
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass92
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 offences23
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences33
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences88
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order42
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions10
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer00
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