North Bourke Crime Index
23
(100 is safest)
Safer than 23% of most Australia suburbs
North Bourke Crime Map
North Bourke Crime Statistics at a Glance
The chart below shows the 60-month trend of the number of offences that occurred in North Bourke.
- The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 36, up 16% from 31 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
- North Bourke is in the 9th percentile for safety, meaning 91% of NSW suburbs are safer than North Bourke and 9% of suburbs are more dangerous than North Bourke.
- 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.
- The number of burglary offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 67% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
- The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 38% (3 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 50% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
- There was no change in the number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
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Crime in North Bourke: 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 Bourke is safer than only 23% of all suburbs across the nation, regardless of population size. This implies that North Bourke’s crime rate is quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs.
How does North Bourke perform compared to other suburbs of all population sizes in NSW? The crime rate in North Bourke is greater than that of roughly 91% of other suburbs in NSW, leading to low public safety scores.
As a resident of North Bourke, the likelihood of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 17 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 Bourke’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 Bourke. By doing so, we can gain a more in-depth insight into the nature and extent of crime in North Bourke.
AU Crime Rate’s analysis has uncovered that the rate of crimes against the person in North Bourke is 1980 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 50 if you reside in North Bourke.
Our data reveals that the odds of becoming a victim of property crime in North Bourke are 1 in 28, with a rate of 3465 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 Bourke Crime Rates by Offences Division
North Bourke Crimes Against the Person
My Chances of Becoming a Victim of a Crime Against the Person
1 in 50
In North Bourke
1 in 65
In NSW
Crimes Against the Person Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes Against the Person: North Bourke vs NSW
North Bourke population: 202
NSW population: 8058541
Here is a breakdown of the major crimes against the person (violent crimes) including the number of offences and North Bourke crime rates for the selected offences.
North Bourke Property and Deception Offences
My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences
1 in 28
In North Bourke
1 in 30
In NSW
Property and Deception Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)
Property and Deception Offences: North Bourke vs NSW, Australia
North Bourke population: 202
NSW population: 8058541
An overview of the major property and deception offences, including North Bourke crime statistics for each offence type.
Drug Offences
Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)
Drug Offences: North Bourke vs New South Wales
Public Order and Security Offences
Public Order and Security Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)
Public Order and Security Offences: North Bourke vs NSW
North Bourke Crimes per Square KM
North Bourke Crime FAQs
How many murders were in North Bourke in 2021?
According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 0 murders in North Bourke 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 Bourke?
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 Bourke is breach bail conditions.
What is the crime rate in North Bourke?
The overall crime rate in North Bourke, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 17822 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 Bourke a safe place to live in?
NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that North Bourke total crime rate in 2021 was 17822. This means it’s 9% safer than all NSW suburbs. So North Bourke has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.
Is North Bourke safe at night?
42% of crimes in North Bourke occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in North Bourke at night.
Total Crime Stats of North Bourke
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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