Mulwala, NSW, 2647 Crime Rate and Statistics

Mulwala Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

• The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 184, down 27% from 253 incidents recorded in the same period last year.

• Mulwala is in the 32nd percentile for safety, meaning 68% of NSW suburbs are safer than Mulwala and 32% of suburbs are more dangerous than Mulwala.

• The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 7% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year..

• The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 50% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• There were no homicide offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.

• There was no change in the number of burglary offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.

• The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 118% (46 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• There were no robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.

• The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 increased by 125% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 60% (9 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

Crime in Mulwala: 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 Mulwala’s crime rate is quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs, as it is ranked safer than only 33% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 68% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Mulwala. Therefore, Mulwala’s public safety metrics are moderate.

How risky is that? Living in Mulwala comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 19 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 Mulwala’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 Mulwala.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Mulwala crime statistics shows that there are 1133 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 Mulwala are 1 in 87.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Mulwala, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 25, equivalent to a rate of 3828 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.

Mulwala Crime Rates by Offences Division

Mulwala Crimes Against the Person

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Mulwala vs NSW

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

Mulwala Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

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

Property and Deception Offences: Mulwala vs NSW, Australia

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

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug Offences: Mulwala vs New South Wales

Public Order and Security Offences

Public Order and Security Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Public Order and Security Offences: Mulwala vs NSW

Mulwala Crimes per Square KM

Mulwala Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Mulwala in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Mulwala?

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

What is the crime rate in Mulwala?

The overall crime rate in Mulwala, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 7188 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 Mulwala a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Mulwala total crime rate in 2021 was 7188. This means it’s 32% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Mulwala has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Mulwala safe at night?

42% of crimes in Mulwala occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Mulwala at night.

Total Crime Stats of Mulwala

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