Nelsons Plains Crime Index

63

(100 is safest)

Safer than 63% of most Australia suburbs

Nelsons Plains Crime Map

Nelsons Plains crime map

Nelsons Plains Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Nelsons Plains
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 16, up 14% from 14 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Nelsons Plains is in the 48th percentile for safety, meaning 52% of NSW suburbs are safer than Nelsons Plains and 48% of suburbs are more dangerous than Nelsons Plains.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 200% (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.
  • There were no homicide offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There were no burglary offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 67% (2 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 decreased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no motor vehicle theft offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There were no vandalism (Property damage) offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.

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Crime in Nelsons Plains: 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 Nelsons Plains’s crime rate is below average to the majority of suburbs in Australia, as it is ranked safer than only 63% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 52% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Nelsons Plains. Therefore, Nelsons Plains’s public safety metrics are moderate.

How risky is that? Living in Nelsons Plains comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 53 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 Nelsons Plains’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 Nelsons Plains.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Nelsons Plains crime statistics shows that there are 1558 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 Nelsons Plains are 1 in 63.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Nelsons Plains, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 320, equivalent to a rate of 312 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.

Nelsons Plains Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person51558
Property and deception offences1312
Drug offences72181
Public order and security offences1312
Justice procedures offences00
Other offences2623
Total164984

Nelsons Plains Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 63

In Nelsons Plains

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in Nelsons Plains vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Nelsons Plains vs NSW

Nelsons Plains population: 321

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault262864623770
Sexual offences114650312179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment240910623501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault00
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences1312
Domestic violence related assault1312
Non-domestic violence related assault1312

Nelsons Plains Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 320

In Nelsons Plains

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Nelsons Plains vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Nelsons Plains vs NSW, Australia

Nelsons Plains population: 321

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft11800283122204
Burglary/Break and Enter0249670306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property0491360602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft00
Steal from motor vehicle00
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 Nelsons Plains vs NSW

Drug Offences: Nelsons Plains 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 possession434032124641667
Drug dealing and trafficking0629307705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences3584193572

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: Nelsons Plains 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 offences114664312179.54

Nelsons Plains Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Nelsons Plains vs NSW

Nelsons Plains Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Nelsons Plains in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Nelsons Plains?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Nelsons Plains is possession and/or use of cannabis.

What is the crime rate in Nelsons Plains?

The overall crime rate in Nelsons Plains, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 4984 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 Nelsons Plains a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Nelsons Plains total crime rate in 2021 was 4984. This means it’s 48% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Nelsons Plains has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Nelsons Plains safe at night?

39% of crimes in Nelsons Plains occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Nelsons Plains at night.

Total Crime Stats of Nelsons Plains

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 Police00
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault01
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault01
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault00
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences01
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery01
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 harassment02
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft10
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle10
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods10
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud01
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences00
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling00
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling010
Property and deception offencesArsonArson00
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property00
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 cannabis14
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines10
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs30
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 amphetamines10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs10
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences13
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 offences21
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences00
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences01
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences01
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions10
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