New Brighton Crime Index

28

(100 is safest)

Safer than 28% of most Australia suburbs

New Brighton Crime Map

New Brighton crime map

New Brighton Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across New Brighton
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 33, up 65% from 20 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • New Brighton is in the 24th percentile for safety, meaning 76% of NSW suburbs are safer than New Brighton and 24% of suburbs are more dangerous than New Brighton.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (3 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 33% (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.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 400% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in New Brighton: An In-Depth Analysis

According to AU Crime Rate’s analysis of the latest crime statistics from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, New Brighton is ranked safer than 28% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that New Brighton crime rate is quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs.

In NSW, only about 76% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than New Brighton. As a result, New Brighton has low scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of New Brighton, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 21 (based on the total crime rate of crimes against the person and property combined) while the New South Wales average is 1 in 20.

Let’s take a closer look at New Brighton’s crime statistics and see how it fares in terms of crimes against person and property crimes. This information is crucial because it can shed light on whether violent or property crimes or both, are the primary factors driving New Brighton’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about New Brighton’s crime data and what they reveal about the suburb’s safety and security? Let’s dive in!

AU Crime Rate’s analysis reveals that against the person crime rate in New Brighton is 820 per one hundred thousand inhabitants while the NSW average rate is 1500. So, one’s chances of becoming a victim of crimes against the person in New Brighton is 1 in 121. The crimes against the person included in this analysis are homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion.

From our analysis, we discovered that your odds of becoming a victim of a property crime if you live in New Brighton is 1 in 25. This is equal to a rate of 3825 per one hundred thousand residents compared to a rate of 3158 per 100,000 residents for NSW state. It’s worth mentioning that the property crimes tracked here include 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.

New Brighton Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person3820
Property and deception offences143825
Drug offences00
Public order and security offences1273
Justice procedures offences00
Other offences154098
Total339016

New Brighton Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 121

In New Brighton

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: New Brighton vs NSW

New Brighton population: 366

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault262864546770
Sexual offences0146500179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment140910273501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault00
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences00
Domestic violence related assault1273
Non-domestic violence related assault1273

New Brighton Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 25

In New Brighton

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in New Brighton vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: New Brighton vs NSW, Australia

New Brighton population: 366

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft818002821862204
Burglary/Break and Enter124967273306
Arson1376027346
Malicious damage to property4491361093602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft00
Steal from motor vehicle2546
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling1273
Break and enter non-dwelling00

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in New Brighton vs NSW

Drug Offences: New Brighton 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 possession034032041667
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: New Brighton vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct117321273212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences0146640179.54

New Brighton Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in New Brighton vs NSW

New Brighton Crime FAQs

How many murders were in New Brighton in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in New Brighton?

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

What is the crime rate in New Brighton?

The overall crime rate in New Brighton, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 9016 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 New Brighton a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that New Brighton total crime rate in 2021 was 9016. This means it’s 24% safer than all NSW suburbs. So New Brighton has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is New Brighton safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of New Brighton

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 assault11
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault20
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences13
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery10
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 harassment01
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft10
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle22
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling10
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud13
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences13
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling11
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling010
Property and deception offencesArsonArson01
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property04
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 cannabis10
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 drugs00
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 cannabis00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass11
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 offences10
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences00
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences315
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order10
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions20
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

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