Murrumbateman Crime Index

97

(100 is safest)

Safer than 97% of most Australia suburbs

Murrumbateman Crime Map

Murrumbateman crime map

Murrumbateman Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Murrumbateman
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 62, up 19% from 52 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Murrumbateman is in the 89th percentile for safety, meaning 11% of NSW suburbs are safer than Murrumbateman and 89% of suburbs are more dangerous than Murrumbateman.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 25% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of homicide offences recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of burglary offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 23% (3 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 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 67% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Murrumbateman: 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 Murrumbateman’s crime rate is noticeably lower than the average compared to most Australia’s suburbs, as it is ranked safer than only 97% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 11% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Murrumbateman. Therefore, Murrumbateman’s public safety metrics are very high.

How risky is that? Living in Murrumbateman comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 105 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 Murrumbateman’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 Murrumbateman.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Murrumbateman crime statistics shows that there are 444 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 Murrumbateman are 1 in 224.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Murrumbateman, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 199, equivalent to a rate of 499 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.

Murrumbateman Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person16444
Property and deception offences18499
Drug offences128
Public order and security offences6166
Justice procedures offences7194
Other offences14388
Total621720

Murrumbateman Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 224

In Murrumbateman

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Murrumbateman vs NSW

Murrumbateman population: 3605

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide172281
Assault662864166770
Sexual offences21465055179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment640910166501
Other offences against the person118832823

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder128
Sexual assault255
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences00
Domestic violence related assault383
Non-domestic violence related assault383

Murrumbateman Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 199

In Murrumbateman

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Murrumbateman vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Murrumbateman vs NSW, Australia

Murrumbateman population: 3605

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft161800284442204
Burglary/Break and Enter0249670306
Arson137602846
Malicious damage to property14913628602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft128
Steal from motor vehicle128
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling00
Break and enter non-dwelling00

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Murrumbateman vs NSW

Drug Offences: Murrumbateman 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 possession1340322841667
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: Murrumbateman vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct11732128212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences514664139179.54

Murrumbateman Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Murrumbateman vs NSW

Murrumbateman Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Murrumbateman in 2021?

According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 1 murders in Murrumbateman in 2021. The number of homicides (which includes murders, attempted murder, murder conspiracy, and manslaughters) was 1.

What’s the most common crime in Murrumbateman?

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

What is the crime rate in Murrumbateman?

The overall crime rate in Murrumbateman, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 1720 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 Murrumbateman a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Murrumbateman total crime rate in 2021 was 1720. This means it’s 89% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Murrumbateman has a very high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Murrumbateman safe at night?

32% of crimes in Murrumbateman occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Murrumbateman at night.

Total Crime Stats of Murrumbateman

DivisionSubdivisionOffence typeYear (2020)Year (2021)
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder01
Crimes against the personHomicideAttempted murder00
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder accessory, conspiracy00
Crimes against the personHomicideManslaughter00
Crimes against the personAssaultAssault Police00
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault13
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault73
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault12
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences05
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery90
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 harassment76
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person01
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft01
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle21
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods14
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling15
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud95
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences00
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling10
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling110
Property and deception offencesArsonArson01
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property31
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 cannabis11
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 drugs10
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 cannabis10
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences20
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 intent11
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences45
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences01
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences513
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order23
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions14
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer00
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