Newington Crime Index

92

(100 is safest)

Safer than 92% of most Australia suburbs

Newington Crime Map

Newington crime map

Newington Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Newington
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 106, up 19% from 89 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Newington is in the 87th percentile for safety, meaning 13% of NSW suburbs are safer than Newington and 87% of suburbs are more dangerous than Newington.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 33% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 200% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no homicide offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of burglary offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 54% (7 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 2% (1 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 57% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Newington: An In-Depth Analysis

Based on the latest crime statistics from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, AU Crime Rate’s analysis indicates that Newington is safer than only 92% of all suburbs across the nation, regardless of population size. This implies that Newington’s crime rate is noticeably lower than the average compared to most Australia’s suburbs.

How does Newington perform compared to other suburbs of all population sizes in NSW? The crime rate in Newington is greater than that of roughly 13% of other suburbs in NSW, leading to very high public safety scores.

As a resident of Newington, the likelihood of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 71 based on the combined crime rate of offences against the person and property. This is in contrast to the New South Wales average, where the chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 20.

To get a more comprehensive understanding of Newington’s crime statistics, it is essential to take a closer look at its against the person and property crime data. This examination is particularly critical because it enables us to determine whether violent crime, property crime, or both are the primary contributors to the total crime rate in Newington. By doing so, we can gain a more in-depth insight into the nature and extent of crime in Newington.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis has uncovered that the rate of crimes against the person in Newington is 265 per one hundred thousand inhabitants. By contrast, the statewide average for such crimes stands at 1500. This suggests that experiencing serious offences like homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, or extortion is 1 in 376 if you reside in Newington.

Our data reveals that the odds of becoming a victim of property crime in Newington are 1 in 89, with a rate of 1115 incidents per 100,000 residents. Keep in mind that the NSW average is 3158 incidents per 100,000 residents. The types of property crimes tracked in this analysis 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.

Newington Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person15265
Property and deception offences631115
Drug offences235
Public order and security offences6106
Justice procedures offences118
Other offences19336
Total1061876

Newington Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 376

In Newington

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Newington vs NSW

Newington population: 5651

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault662864106770
Sexual offences21465035179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion1127182
Intimidation, stalking and harassment640910106501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault00
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences235
Domestic violence related assault471
Non-domestic violence related assault235

Newington Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 89

In Newington

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Newington vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Newington vs NSW, Australia

Newington population: 5651

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft491800288672204
Burglary/Break and Enter624967106306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property849136142602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft353
Steal from motor vehicle9159
Steal from retail store118
Break and enter dwelling6106
Break and enter non-dwelling00

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Newington vs NSW

Drug Offences: Newington 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 possession2340323541667
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: Newington vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct21732135212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences41466471179.54

Newington Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Newington vs NSW

Newington Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Newington in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Newington?

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

What is the crime rate in Newington?

The overall crime rate in Newington, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 1876 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 Newington a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Newington total crime rate in 2021 was 1876. This means it’s 87% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Newington has a very high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Newington safe at night?

30% of crimes in Newington occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Newington at night.

Total Crime Stats of Newington

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 assault54
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault42
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault00
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences027
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery242
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping00
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion01
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment56
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person20
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft73
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle99
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store41
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods01
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling25
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud2427
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences23
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling116
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling210
Property and deception offencesArsonArson00
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property48
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine01
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 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 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 conductTrespass01
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct11
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 offences14
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences04
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences01
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences10
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences214
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions11
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