Mudgee Crime Index

23

(100 is safest)

Safer than 23% of most Australia suburbs

Mudgee Crime Map

Mudgee crime map

Mudgee Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Mudgee
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 1224, down 3% from 1258 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Mudgee is in the 19th percentile for safety, meaning 81% of NSW suburbs are safer than Mudgee and 19% of suburbs are more dangerous than Mudgee.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 16% (27 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 27% (12 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 10% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 31% (76 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 50% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 56% (9 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 20% (27 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Mudgee: 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 Mudgee are quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs. In fact, it is considered safer than about 23% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in Mudgee are higher than approximately 81% of other suburbs in NSW. Consequently, the suburb has low scores for public safety.

Your chance of becoming a victim of a crime if you live here? It’s 1 in 15 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 Mudgee’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 Mudgee. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

Mudgee Crime rate for crimes against the person is 3437 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the NSW average rate is 1500. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in Mudgee was 1 in 28. 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 Mudgee is 1 in 36, with a rate of 2730 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.

Mudgee Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person3943437
Property and deception offences3132730
Drug offences1151003
Public order and security offences75654
Justice procedures offences1491300
Other offences1781553
Total122410677

Mudgee Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 28

In Mudgee

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Mudgee vs NSW

Mudgee population: 11464

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault193628641684770
Sexual offences5714650497179
Robbery11760922
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment136409101186501
Other offences against the person718836123

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault23201
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences34297
Domestic violence related assault113986
Non-domestic violence related assault78680

Mudgee Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 36

In Mudgee

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Mudgee vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Mudgee vs NSW, Australia

Mudgee population: 11464

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft16618002814482204
Burglary/Break and Enter3624967314306
Arson437603546
Malicious damage to property10749136933602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft761
Steal from motor vehicle18157
Steal from retail store26227
Break and enter dwelling23201
Break and enter non-dwelling13113

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Mudgee vs NSW

Drug Offences: Mudgee 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 possession743403264541667
Drug dealing and trafficking2762932367705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs21116171366
Other drug offences12584110572

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: Mudgee vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct3817321331212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences3714664323179.54

Mudgee Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Mudgee vs NSW

Mudgee Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Mudgee in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Mudgee?

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

What is the crime rate in Mudgee?

The overall crime rate in Mudgee, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 10677 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 Mudgee a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Mudgee total crime rate in 2021 was 10677. This means it’s 19% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Mudgee has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Mudgee safe at night?

46% of crimes in Mudgee occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Mudgee at night.

Total Crime Stats of Mudgee

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 Police52
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault84113
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault7778
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault2323
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences2256
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery8134
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping10
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion00
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment157136
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person47
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft167
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle3818
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store3026
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods810
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling3025
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person60
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud8156
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences3324
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling2523
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling15113
Property and deception offencesArsonArson74
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property134107
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine15
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis2438
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines1010
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy41
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs1720
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine019
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis01
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines04
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy13
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs10
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis11
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug01
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences1512
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass1818
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct1511
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language51
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent98
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences3337
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences10
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences1832
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences71
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences10
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences63145
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order6374
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions12662
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer2111
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures62

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