Northbridge Crime Index

86

(100 is safest)

Safer than 86% of most Australia suburbs

Northbridge Crime Map

Northbridge crime map

Northbridge Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Northbridge
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 136, up 10% from 124 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Northbridge is in the 84th percentile for safety, meaning 16% of NSW suburbs are safer than Northbridge and 84% of suburbs are more dangerous than Northbridge.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 38% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • There was no change in the number of sexual offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There were no homicide offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There was no change in the number of burglary offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 7% (4 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 increased by 100% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 10% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Northbridge: 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 Northbridge are noticeably lower than the average compared to most Australia’s suburbs. In fact, it is considered safer than about 86% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in Northbridge are higher than approximately 16% 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 56 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 Northbridge’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 Northbridge. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

Northbridge Crime rate for crimes against the person is 355 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the NSW average rate is 1500. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in Northbridge was 1 in 281. 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 Northbridge is 1 in 71, with a rate of 1389 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.

Northbridge Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person23355
Property and deception offences901389
Drug offences115
Public order and security offences693
Justice procedures offences7108
Other offences9139
Total1362098

Northbridge Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 281

In Northbridge

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Northbridge vs NSW

Northbridge population: 6481

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault1162864170770
Sexual offences41465062179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment840910123501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault231
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences231
Domestic violence related assault693
Non-domestic violence related assault577

Northbridge Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 71

In Northbridge

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Northbridge vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Northbridge vs NSW, Australia

Northbridge population: 6481

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft581800288952204
Burglary/Break and Enter1424967216306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property1849136278602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft8123
Steal from motor vehicle16247
Steal from retail store577
Break and enter dwelling13201
Break and enter non-dwelling115

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Northbridge vs NSW

Drug Offences: Northbridge 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 possession1340321541667
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: Northbridge vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct41732162212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences21466431179.54

Northbridge Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Northbridge vs NSW

Northbridge Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Northbridge in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Northbridge?

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

What is the crime rate in Northbridge?

The overall crime rate in Northbridge, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 2098 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 Northbridge a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Northbridge total crime rate in 2021 was 2098. This means it’s 84% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Northbridge has a very high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Northbridge safe at night?

31% of crimes in Northbridge occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Northbridge at night.

Total Crime Stats of Northbridge

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 assault46
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault45
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault22
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences217
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery202
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 harassment108
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft48
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle916
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store95
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods01
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling85
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud2017
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences46
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling1213
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling211
Property and deception offencesArsonArson00
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property2018
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine10
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis31
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 drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass64
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct00
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 offences12
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences01
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences01
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences27
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order05
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions02
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