Moorland Crime Index

36

(100 is safest)

Safer than 36% of most Australia suburbs

Moorland Crime Map

Moorland crime map

Moorland Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Moorland
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 30, down 17% from 36 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Moorland is in the 42st percentile for safety, meaning 59% of NSW suburbs are safer than Moorland and 41% of suburbs are more dangerous than Moorland.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 50% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 75% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no homicide offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of burglary offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 50% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (3 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 50% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 40% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Moorland: An In-Depth Analysis

According to AU Crime Rate’s analysis of the latest crime statistics from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, Moorland is ranked safer than 36% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Moorland crime rate is quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs.

In NSW, only about 59% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Moorland. As a result, Moorland has moderate scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of Moorland, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 26 (based on the total crime rate of crimes against the person and property combined) while the New South Wales average is 1 in 20.

Let’s take a closer look at Moorland’s crime statistics and see how it fares in terms of crimes against person and property crimes. This information is crucial because it can shed light on whether violent or property crimes or both, are the primary factors driving Moorland’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Moorland’s crime data and what they reveal about the suburb’s safety and security? Let’s dive in!

AU Crime Rate’s analysis reveals that against the person crime rate in Moorland is 967 per one hundred thousand inhabitants while the NSW average rate is 1500. So, one’s chances of becoming a victim of crimes against the person in Moorland is 1 in 102. The crimes against the person included in this analysis are homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion.

From our analysis, we discovered that your odds of becoming a victim of a property crime if you live in Moorland is 1 in 36. This is equal to a rate of 2708 per one hundred thousand residents compared to a rate of 3158 per 100,000 residents for NSW state. It’s worth mentioning that the property crimes tracked here 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.

Moorland Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person5967
Property and deception offences142708
Drug offences5967
Public order and security offences3580
Justice procedures offences3580
Other offences00
Total305803

Moorland Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 102

In Moorland

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Moorland vs NSW

Moorland population: 517

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault262864387770
Sexual offences114650193179
Robbery1176019322
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment140910193501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault00
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences1193
Domestic violence related assault2387
Non-domestic violence related assault00

Moorland Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 36

In Moorland

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Moorland vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Moorland vs NSW, Australia

Moorland population: 517

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft618002811612204
Burglary/Break and Enter124967193306
Arson4376077446
Malicious damage to property349136580602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft1193
Steal from motor vehicle1193
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling1193
Break and enter non-dwelling00

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Moorland vs NSW

Drug Offences: Moorland 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 possession43403277441667
Drug dealing and trafficking0629307705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences1584119372

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: Moorland vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct217321387212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences114664193179.54

Moorland Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Moorland vs NSW

Moorland Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Moorland in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Moorland?

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

What is the crime rate in Moorland?

The overall crime rate in Moorland, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 5803 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 Moorland a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Moorland total crime rate in 2021 was 5803. This means it’s 41% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Moorland has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Moorland safe at night?

41% of crimes in Moorland occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Moorland at night.

Total Crime Stats of Moorland

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 assault32
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault10
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault40
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences00
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery11
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 harassment51
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft21
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle01
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling01
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud10
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences03
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling11
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling110
Property and deception offencesArsonArson14
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property53
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 cannabis31
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines13
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 cannabis20
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences01
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass01
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent01
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences01
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences00
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences20
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order12
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions21
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer10
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