Moorebank Crime Index

53

(100 is safest)

Safer than 53% of most Australia suburbs

Moorebank Crime Map

Moorebank crime map

Moorebank Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Moorebank
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 566, up 4% from 542 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Moorebank is in the 48th percentile for safety, meaning 52% of NSW suburbs are safer than Moorebank and 48% of suburbs are more dangerous than Moorebank.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 17% (11 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 18% (2 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 11% (24 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 47% (14 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 24% (13 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Moorebank: 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 Moorebank is safer than only 53% of all suburbs across the nation, regardless of population size. This implies that Moorebank’s crime rate is about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia.

How does Moorebank perform compared to other suburbs of all population sizes in NSW? The crime rate in Moorebank is greater than that of roughly 52% of other suburbs in NSW, leading to moderate public safety scores.

As a resident of Moorebank, the likelihood of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 29 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 Moorebank’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 Moorebank. By doing so, we can gain a more in-depth insight into the nature and extent of crime in Moorebank.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis has uncovered that the rate of crimes against the person in Moorebank is 985 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 101 if you reside in Moorebank.

Our data reveals that the odds of becoming a victim of property crime in Moorebank are 1 in 41, with a rate of 2357 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.

Moorebank Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person112985
Property and deception offences2682357
Drug offences36317
Public order and security offences1088
Justice procedures offences49431
Other offences91800
Total5664979

Moorebank Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 101

In Moorebank

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Moorebank vs NSW

Moorebank population: 11368

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault5562864484770
Sexual offences91465079179
Robbery217601822
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment3940910343501
Other offences against the person718836223

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault435
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences544
Domestic violence related assault30264
Non-domestic violence related assault20176

Moorebank Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 41

In Moorebank

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Moorebank vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Moorebank vs NSW, Australia

Moorebank population: 11368

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft20318002817862204
Burglary/Break and Enter2124967185306
Arson337602646
Malicious damage to property4149136361602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft16141
Steal from motor vehicle37325
Steal from retail store19
Break and enter dwelling762
Break and enter non-dwelling14123

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Moorebank vs NSW

Drug Offences: Moorebank 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 possession193403216741667
Drug dealing and trafficking36293267705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs41116351366
Other drug offences1058418872

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: Moorebank vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct21732118212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences81466470179.54

Moorebank Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Moorebank vs NSW

Moorebank Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Moorebank in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Moorebank?

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

What is the crime rate in Moorebank?

The overall crime rate in Moorebank, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 4979 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 Moorebank a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Moorebank total crime rate in 2021 was 4979. This means it’s 48% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Moorebank has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Moorebank safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of Moorebank

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 Police15
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault3630
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault2920
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault84
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences3103
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery905
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 harassment4339
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person17
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft3016
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle5737
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store41
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods24
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling1716
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person43
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud90103
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences2323
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling117
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling10114
Property and deception offencesArsonArson43
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property5441
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine14
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics01
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis99
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines11
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs34
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine21
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis01
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines01
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis14
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug20
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences810
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass32
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language20
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent20
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences98
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences1423
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences02
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences1166
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order1722
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions2418
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer48
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