Mount Austin Crime Index

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(100 is safest)

Safer than 8% of most Australia suburbs

Mount Austin Crime Map

Mount Austin crime map

Mount Austin Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Mount Austin
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 689, down 1% from 694 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Mount Austin is in the 10th percentile for safety, meaning 90% of NSW suburbs are safer than Mount Austin and 10% of suburbs are more dangerous than Mount Austin.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 4% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 21% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of homicide offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of burglary offences recorded in 2021 increased by 2% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 16% (18 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 40% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There was no change in the number of motor vehicle theft offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 24% (26 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Mount Austin: 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 Mount Austin’s crime rate is considerably higher than the average across most suburbs in Australia, as it is ranked safer than only 8% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 90% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Mount Austin. Therefore, Mount Austin’s public safety metrics are low.

How risky is that? Living in Mount Austin comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 8 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 Mount Austin’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 Mount Austin.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Mount Austin crime statistics shows that there are 4884 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 Mount Austin are 1 in 19.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Mount Austin, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 16, equivalent to a rate of 5731 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.

Mount Austin Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person1964884
Property and deception offences2305731
Drug offences671670
Public order and security offences471171
Justice procedures offences1072666
Other offences421047
Total68917169

Mount Austin Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 19

In Mount Austin

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in Mount Austin vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Mount Austin vs NSW

Mount Austin population: 4013

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault114628642841770
Sexual offences1114650274179
Robbery317607522
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment66409101645501
Other offences against the person218835023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault7174
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences4100
Domestic violence related assault601495
Non-domestic violence related assault491221

Mount Austin Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 16

In Mount Austin

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Mount Austin vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Mount Austin vs NSW, Australia

Mount Austin population: 4013

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft9718002824172204
Burglary/Break and Enter46249671146306
Arson337607546
Malicious damage to property84491362093602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft5125
Steal from motor vehicle25623
Steal from retail store6150
Break and enter dwelling411022
Break and enter non-dwelling5125

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Mount Austin vs NSW

Drug Offences: Mount Austin 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 possession5934032147041667
Drug dealing and trafficking0629307705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs31116751366
Other drug offences5584112572

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: Mount Austin vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct2217321548212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences2514664623179.54

Mount Austin Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Mount Austin vs NSW

Mount Austin Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Mount Austin in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Mount Austin?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Mount Austin is malicious damage to property.

What is the crime rate in Mount Austin?

The overall crime rate in Mount Austin, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 17169 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 Mount Austin a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Mount Austin total crime rate in 2021 was 17169. This means it’s 10% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Mount Austin has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Mount Austin safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of Mount Austin

DivisionSubdivisionOffence typeYear (2020)Year (2021)
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder00
Crimes against the personHomicideAttempted murder10
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder accessory, conspiracy00
Crimes against the personHomicideManslaughter00
Crimes against the personAssaultAssault Police05
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault6060
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault5049
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault67
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences821
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery184
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping20
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion00
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment6766
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person02
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft55
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle2025
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store156
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods76
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling3727
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person32
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud1821
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences105
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling4441
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling115
Property and deception offencesArsonArson83
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property11084
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine01
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics11
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis2234
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines1115
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy10
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs58
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines20
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis03
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences35
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass911
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct03
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language35
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent23
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences3525
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences912
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences03
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences2027
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order5057
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions3241
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer77
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures32

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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