Mulwala Crime Index

33

(100 is safest)

Safer than 33% of most Australia suburbs

Mulwala Crime Map

Mulwala crime map

Mulwala Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across 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.

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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

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person291133
Property and deception offences983828
Drug offences4156
Public order and security offences10391
Justice procedures offences12469
Other offences311211
Total1847188

Mulwala Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 87

In Mulwala

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Mulwala vs NSW

Mulwala population: 2560

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault1562864586770
Sexual offences11465039179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment1340910508501
Other offences against the person01883023

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.

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault139
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences00
Domestic violence related assault3117
Non-domestic violence related assault11430

Mulwala Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 25

In Mulwala

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Mulwala vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Mulwala vs NSW, Australia

Mulwala population: 2560

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft8518002833202204
Burglary/Break and Enter724967273306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property649136234602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft9352
Steal from motor vehicle13508
Steal from retail store5195
Break and enter dwelling278
Break and enter non-dwelling5195

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Mulwala vs NSW

Drug Offences: Mulwala 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 possession2340327841667
Drug dealing and trafficking0629307705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs11116391366
Other drug offences158413972

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: Mulwala vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct417321156212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences614664234179.54

Mulwala Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Mulwala vs NSW

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

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 Police21
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault53
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault711
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault11
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences137
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery60
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 harassment1813
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person10
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft49
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle013
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store05
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods10
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling1410
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person01
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft10
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud637
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences1310
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling42
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling315
Property and deception offencesArsonArson00
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property156
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 cannabis52
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines20
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 cannabis10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines50
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis41
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences21
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass32
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct50
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent02
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences96
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences34
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences10227
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order116
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions34
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer22
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