Miranda Crime Index

40

(100 is safest)

Safer than 40% of most Australia suburbs

Miranda Crime Map

Miranda crime map

Miranda Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Miranda
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 3426, up 11% from 3090 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Miranda is in the 8th percentile for safety, meaning 92% of NSW suburbs are safer than Miranda and 8% of suburbs are more dangerous than Miranda.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 23% (39 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 26% (7 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 21% (102 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 75% (6 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 increased by 67% (6 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 34% (42 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Miranda: 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 Miranda’s crime rate is quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs, as it is ranked safer than only 40% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 92% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Miranda. Therefore, Miranda’s public safety metrics are low.

How risky is that? Living in Miranda comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 22 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 Miranda’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 Miranda.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Miranda crime statistics shows that there are 1496 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 Miranda are 1 in 66.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Miranda, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 35, equivalent to a rate of 2775 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.

Miranda Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person2681496
Property and deception offences4972775
Drug offences155865
Public order and security offences98547
Justice procedures offences2551424
Other offences215312019
Total342619126

Miranda Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 66

In Miranda

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Miranda vs NSW

Miranda population: 17913

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault13362864742770
Sexual offences2014650112179
Robbery217601122
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion112762
Intimidation, stalking and harassment10540910586501
Other offences against the person718833923

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault950
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences1161
Domestic violence related assault69385
Non-domestic violence related assault61341

Miranda Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 35

In Miranda

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Miranda vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Miranda vs NSW, Australia

Miranda population: 17913

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft38818002821662204
Burglary/Break and Enter2324967128306
Arson337601746
Malicious damage to property8349136463602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft1584
Steal from motor vehicle22123
Steal from retail store123687
Break and enter dwelling18100
Break and enter non-dwelling528

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Miranda vs NSW

Drug Offences: Miranda 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 possession1143403263641667
Drug dealing and trafficking66293337705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs1111661366
Other drug offences34584119072

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: Miranda vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct6417321357212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences3414664190179.54

Miranda Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Miranda vs NSW

Miranda Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Miranda in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Miranda?

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

What is the crime rate in Miranda?

The overall crime rate in Miranda, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 19126 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 Miranda a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Miranda total crime rate in 2021 was 19126. This means it’s 8% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Miranda has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Miranda safe at night?

31% of crimes in Miranda occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Miranda at night.

Total Crime Stats of Miranda

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 Police103
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault8169
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault8161
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault159
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences1297
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery10611
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping10
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion11
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment93105
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person37
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft915
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle4422
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store211123
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods3533
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling2137
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person117
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud10697
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences5354
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling1418
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling915
Property and deception offencesArsonArson03
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property12583
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine39
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics43
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis3949
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines2117
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy20
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs5136
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine31
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines53
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy50
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs12
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis21
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences4334
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass4740
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct1515
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language65
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent104
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences3534
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences2240
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences10
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences14931543
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences65570
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody01
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order4841
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions206197
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear01
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer1114
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures71

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