Normanhurst Crime Index

89

(100 is safest)

Safer than 89% of most Australia suburbs

Normanhurst Crime Map

Normanhurst crime map

Normanhurst Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Normanhurst
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 122, down 10% from 136 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Normanhurst is in the 82nd percentile for safety, meaning 18% of NSW suburbs are safer than Normanhurst and 82% of suburbs are more dangerous than Normanhurst.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 61% (14 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 50% (3 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 70% (7 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 13% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There was no change in the number of robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (3 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 39% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Normanhurst: 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 Normanhurst’s crime rate is noticeably lower than the average compared to most Australia’s suburbs, as it is ranked safer than only 89% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 18% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Normanhurst. Therefore, Normanhurst’s public safety metrics are very high.

How risky is that? Living in Normanhurst comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 64 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 Normanhurst’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 Normanhurst.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Normanhurst crime statistics shows that there are 500 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 Normanhurst are 1 in 199.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Normanhurst, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 95, equivalent to a rate of 1038 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.

Normanhurst Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person27500
Property and deception offences561038
Drug offences11204
Public order and security offences356
Justice procedures offences12222
Other offences13241
Total1222261

Normanhurst Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 199

In Normanhurst

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Normanhurst vs NSW

Normanhurst population: 5395

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault962864167770
Sexual offences914650167179
Robbery117601922
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment840910148501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault6111
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences356
Domestic violence related assault474
Non-domestic violence related assault474

Normanhurst Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 95

In Normanhurst

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Normanhurst vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Normanhurst vs NSW, Australia

Normanhurst population: 5395

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft341800286302204
Burglary/Break and Enter32496756306
Arson137601946
Malicious damage to property1849136334602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft00
Steal from motor vehicle474
Steal from retail store237
Break and enter dwelling356
Break and enter non-dwelling00

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Normanhurst vs NSW

Drug Offences: Normanhurst 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 possession113403220441667
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: Normanhurst vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct21732137212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences11466419179.54

Normanhurst Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Normanhurst vs NSW

Normanhurst Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Normanhurst in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Normanhurst?

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

What is the crime rate in Normanhurst?

The overall crime rate in Normanhurst, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 2261 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 Normanhurst a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Normanhurst total crime rate in 2021 was 2261. This means it’s 82% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Normanhurst has a very high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Normanhurst safe at night?

28% of crimes in Normanhurst occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Normanhurst at night.

Total Crime Stats of Normanhurst

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 Police11
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault114
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault114
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault16
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences520
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery83
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 harassment98
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person20
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft30
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle174
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store02
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods10
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling66
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud820
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences42
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling93
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling110
Property and deception offencesArsonArson21
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property1318
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 cannabis12
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines03
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs16
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 offences30
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass51
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent31
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences51
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 offences25
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences28
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order22
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions49
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear10
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer11
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