North Balgowlah Crime Index

89

(100 is safest)

Safer than 89% of most Australia suburbs

North Balgowlah Crime Map

North Balgowlah crime map

North Balgowlah Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across North Balgowlah
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 68, up 11% from 61 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • North Balgowlah is in the 89th percentile for safety, meaning 11% of NSW suburbs are safer than North Balgowlah and 89% of suburbs are more dangerous than North Balgowlah.
  • There was no change in the number of assault offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • 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.
  • The number of burglary offences recorded in 2021 increased by 40% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 4% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 increased by 50% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 6% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in North Balgowlah: 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 North Balgowlah is safer than only 89% of all suburbs across the nation, regardless of population size. This implies that North Balgowlah’s crime rate is noticeably lower than the average compared to most Australia’s suburbs.

How does North Balgowlah perform compared to other suburbs of all population sizes in NSW? The crime rate in North Balgowlah is greater than that of roughly 11% of other suburbs in NSW, leading to very high public safety scores.

As a resident of North Balgowlah, the likelihood of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 63 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 North Balgowlah’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 North Balgowlah. By doing so, we can gain a more in-depth insight into the nature and extent of crime in North Balgowlah.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis has uncovered that the rate of crimes against the person in North Balgowlah is 262 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 380 if you reside in North Balgowlah.

Our data reveals that the odds of becoming a victim of property crime in North Balgowlah are 1 in 75, with a rate of 1311 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.

North Balgowlah Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person10262
Property and deception offences501311
Drug offences00
Public order and security offences126
Justice procedures offences379
Other offences4105
Total681783

North Balgowlah Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 380

In North Balgowlah

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in North Balgowlah vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: North Balgowlah vs NSW

North Balgowlah population: 3814

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault36286479770
Sexual offences21465052179
Robbery117602622
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment440910105501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault00
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences252
Domestic violence related assault126
Non-domestic violence related assault252

North Balgowlah Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 75

In North Balgowlah

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in North Balgowlah vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: North Balgowlah vs NSW, Australia

North Balgowlah population: 3814

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft271800287082204
Burglary/Break and Enter724967184306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property1649136420602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft379
Steal from motor vehicle5131
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling379
Break and enter non-dwelling4105

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in North Balgowlah vs NSW

Drug Offences: North Balgowlah 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: North Balgowlah 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 offences11466426179.54

North Balgowlah Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in North Balgowlah vs NSW

North Balgowlah Crime FAQs

How many murders were in North Balgowlah in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in North Balgowlah?

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

What is the crime rate in North Balgowlah?

The overall crime rate in North Balgowlah, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 1783 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 North Balgowlah a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that North Balgowlah total crime rate in 2021 was 1783. This means it’s 89% safer than all NSW suburbs. So North Balgowlah has a very high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is North Balgowlah safe at night?

41% of crimes in North Balgowlah occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in North Balgowlah at night.

Total Crime Stats of North Balgowlah

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 assault21
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault12
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault10
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences08
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery42
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 harassment34
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft23
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle175
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling38
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person01
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud48
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences02
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling43
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling114
Property and deception offencesArsonArson10
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property1716
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 cannabis00
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 drugs30
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences00
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 intent10
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences01
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences01
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences10
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences03
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order02
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions01
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