Mosman Crime Index

74

(100 is safest)

Safer than 74% of most Australia suburbs

Mosman Crime Map

Mosman crime map

Mosman Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Mosman
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 1010, up 21% from 834 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Mosman is in the 64th percentile for safety, meaning 36% of NSW suburbs are safer than Mosman and 64% of suburbs are more dangerous than Mosman.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 5% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 169% (22 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 increased by 8% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 2% (5 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 increased by 54% (7 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 22% (22 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Mosman: An In-Depth Analysis

AU Crime Rate analyzed crime data from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research and found that crime rates in Mosman are below average to the majority of suburbs in Australia. In fact, it is considered safer than about 74% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in Mosman are higher than approximately 36% of other suburbs in NSW. Consequently, the suburb has high scores for public safety.

Your chance of becoming a victim of a crime if you live here? It’s 1 in 43 based on the combined crime rate of offences against the person and property while the risk of becoming a victim of crime in New South Wales is at 1 in 20.

Discovering the full picture of Mosman’s crime statistics is crucial, and delving into the details of its against the person and property crime data is the key. By doing so, we can uncover which type of crime is more prevalent, whether it be violent or property-related, and gain a deeper understanding of the crime rate in Mosman. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

Mosman Crime rate for crimes against the person is 582 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the NSW average rate is 1500. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in Mosman was 1 in 171. The crimes against persons included in this analysis are homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion.

According to our data, the likelihood of an individual becoming a victim of property crime in Mosman is 1 in 58, with a rate of 1707 incidents per 100,000 inhabitants. It is important to note that the average rate of property crime in NSW is 3158 incidents per 100,000 residents. The property crimes included in this analysis consist of 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.

Mosman Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person165582
Property and deception offences4841707
Drug offences67236
Public order and security offences49173
Justice procedures offences40141
Other offences205723
Total10103562

Mosman Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 171

In Mosman

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Mosman vs NSW

Mosman population: 28351

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault5362864187770
Sexual offences3514650123179
Robbery11760422
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment7340910257501
Other offences against the person318831123

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault1967
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences1656
Domestic violence related assault2588
Non-domestic violence related assault2899

Mosman Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 58

In Mosman

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Mosman vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Mosman vs NSW, Australia

Mosman population: 28351

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft34918002812312204
Burglary/Break and Enter5524967194306
Arson13760446
Malicious damage to property7949136279602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft2071
Steal from motor vehicle102360
Steal from retail store2071
Break and enter dwelling47166
Break and enter non-dwelling828

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Mosman vs NSW

Drug Offences: Mosman 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 possession453403215941667
Drug dealing and trafficking1629347705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences2158417472

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: Mosman vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct241732185212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences251466488179.54

Mosman Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Mosman vs NSW

Mosman Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Mosman in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Mosman?

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

What is the crime rate in Mosman?

The overall crime rate in Mosman, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 3562 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 Mosman a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Mosman total crime rate in 2021 was 3562. This means it’s 64% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Mosman has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Mosman safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of Mosman

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 Police40
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault2025
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault3228
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault619
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences7111
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery12216
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 harassment2973
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person23
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft1320
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle88102
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store2920
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods67
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling4643
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person24
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud122111
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences3842
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling4147
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling1018
Property and deception offencesArsonArson11
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property10179
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine43
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis1831
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines42
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs59
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis20
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs01
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences521
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass2214
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct57
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language50
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent33
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences1525
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences933
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences20
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences22
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences75170
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order1126
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions4314
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear30
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer30
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

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