Mount Vernon Crime Index

75

(100 is safest)

Safer than 75% of most Australia suburbs

Mount Vernon Crime Map

Mount Vernon crime map

Mount Vernon Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Mount Vernon
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 45, up 5% from 43 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Mount Vernon is in the 63rd percentile for safety, meaning 37% of NSW suburbs are safer than Mount Vernon and 63% of suburbs are more dangerous than Mount Vernon.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 50% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 50% (4 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 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 86% (6 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 33% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Mount Vernon: 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 Mount Vernon are below average to the majority of suburbs in Australia. In fact, it is considered safer than about 75% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in Mount Vernon are higher than approximately 37% 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 Mount Vernon’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 Mount Vernon. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

Mount Vernon Crime rate for crimes against the person is 810 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the NSW average rate is 1500. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in Mount Vernon was 1 in 122. 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 Mount Vernon is 1 in 68, with a rate of 1459 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.

Mount Vernon Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person10810
Property and deception offences181459
Drug offences3243
Public order and security offences181
Justice procedures offences11891
Other offences2162
Total453647

Mount Vernon Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 122

In Mount Vernon

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Mount Vernon vs NSW

Mount Vernon population: 1234

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault362864243770
Sexual offences414650324179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping1203813
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment14091081501
Other offences against the person118838123

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault4324
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences00
Domestic violence related assault2162
Non-domestic violence related assault181

Mount Vernon Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 68

In Mount Vernon

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Mount Vernon vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Mount Vernon vs NSW, Australia

Mount Vernon population: 1234

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft1318002810532204
Burglary/Break and Enter224967162306
Arson137608146
Malicious damage to property249136162602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft181
Steal from motor vehicle00
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling2162
Break and enter non-dwelling00

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Mount Vernon vs NSW

Drug Offences: Mount Vernon 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 possession33403224341667
Drug dealing and trafficking0629307705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences05841072

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 Vernon vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct0173210212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences11466481179.54

Mount Vernon Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Mount Vernon vs NSW

Mount Vernon Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Mount Vernon in 2021?

According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 0 murders in Mount Vernon 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 Vernon?

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 Vernon is breach bail conditions.

What is the crime rate in Mount Vernon?

The overall crime rate in Mount Vernon, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 3647 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 Vernon a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Mount Vernon total crime rate in 2021 was 3647. This means it’s 63% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Mount Vernon has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Mount Vernon safe at night?

33% of crimes in Mount Vernon occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Mount Vernon at night.

Total Crime Stats of Mount Vernon

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 Police10
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault22
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault31
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault64
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences29
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery60
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping01
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion00
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment21
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person01
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft01
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle10
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods01
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling01
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud69
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences01
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling12
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling010
Property and deception offencesArsonArson01
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property32
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 cannabis33
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines00
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 cannabis00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent00
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 offences10
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences02
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order20
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions910
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer01
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