North Epping Crime Index

98

(100 is safest)

Safer than 98% of most Australia suburbs

North Epping Crime Map

North Epping crime map

North Epping Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across North Epping
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 59, down 14% from 69 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • North Epping is in the 95th percentile for safety, meaning 5% of NSW suburbs are safer than North Epping and 95% of suburbs are more dangerous than North Epping.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 133% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 500% (5 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 25% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 56% (19 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% (2 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 decreased by 73% (8 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in North Epping: An In-Depth Analysis

AU Crime Rate analyzed crime data from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research and found that crime rates in North Epping are noticeably lower than the average compared to most Australia’s suburbs. In fact, it is considered safer than about 98% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in North Epping are higher than approximately 5% of other suburbs in NSW. Consequently, the suburb has very high scores for public safety.

Your chance of becoming a victim of a crime if you live here? It’s 1 in 125 based on the combined crime rate of offences against the person and property while the risk of becoming a victim of crime in New South Wales is at 1 in 20.

Discovering the full picture of North Epping’s crime statistics is crucial, and delving into the details of its against the person and property crime data is the key. By doing so, we can uncover which type of crime is more prevalent, whether it be violent or property-related, and gain a deeper understanding of the crime rate in North Epping. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

North Epping Crime rate for crimes against the person is 343 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the NSW average rate is 1500. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in North Epping was 1 in 291. The crimes against persons included in this analysis are homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion.

According to our data, the likelihood of an individual becoming a victim of property crime in North Epping is 1 in 221, with a rate of 450 incidents per 100,000 inhabitants. It is important to note that the average rate of property crime in NSW is 3158 incidents per 100,000 residents. The property crimes included in this analysis consist of 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 Epping Crime Rates by Offences Division

North Epping Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 291

In North Epping

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: North Epping vs NSW

North Epping population: 4665

NSW population: 8058541

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

North Epping Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 221

In North Epping

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in North Epping vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: North Epping vs NSW, Australia

North Epping population: 4665

NSW population: 8058541

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

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in North Epping vs NSW

Drug Offences: North Epping vs New South Wales

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 Epping vs NSW

North Epping Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in North Epping vs NSW

North Epping Crime FAQs

How many murders were in North Epping in 2021?

According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 0 murders in North Epping 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 Epping?

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 Epping is fraud.

What is the crime rate in North Epping?

The overall crime rate in North Epping, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 1265 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 Epping a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that North Epping total crime rate in 2021 was 1265. This means it’s 95% safer than all NSW suburbs. So North Epping has a very high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is North Epping safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of North Epping

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