Minchinbury, NSW, 2770 Crime Rate and Statistics

Minchinbury Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

• The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 373, down 7% from 399 incidents recorded in the same period last year.

• Minchinbury is in the 36th percentile for safety, meaning 64% of NSW suburbs are safer than Minchinbury and 36% of suburbs are more dangerous than Minchinbury.

• The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 2% (1 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 decreased by 53% (9 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 23% (44 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 increased by 44% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 16% (7 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

Crime in Minchinbury: 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 Minchinbury’s crime rate is quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs, as it is ranked safer than only 33% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 64% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Minchinbury. Therefore, Minchinbury’s public safety metrics are moderate.

How risky is that? Living in Minchinbury comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 19 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 Minchinbury’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 Minchinbury.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Minchinbury crime statistics shows that there are 1534 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 Minchinbury are 1 in 64.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Minchinbury, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 29, equivalent to a rate of 3344 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.

Minchinbury Crime Rates by Offences Division

Minchinbury Crimes Against the Person

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Minchinbury vs NSW

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

Minchinbury Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

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

Property and Deception Offences: Minchinbury vs NSW, Australia

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

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug Offences: Minchinbury vs New South Wales

Public Order and Security Offences

Public Order and Security Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Public Order and Security Offences: Minchinbury vs NSW

Minchinbury Crimes per Square KM

Minchinbury Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Minchinbury in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Minchinbury?

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

What is the crime rate in Minchinbury?

The overall crime rate in Minchinbury, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 6430 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 Minchinbury a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Minchinbury total crime rate in 2021 was 6430. This means it’s 36% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Minchinbury has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Minchinbury safe at night?

32% of crimes in Minchinbury occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Minchinbury at night.

Total Crime Stats of Minchinbury

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