Northmead Crime Index

35

(100 is safest)

Safer than 35% of most Australia suburbs

Northmead Crime Map

Northmead crime map

Northmead Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Northmead
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 654, up 11% from 591 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Northmead is in the 42st percentile for safety, meaning 59% of NSW suburbs are safer than Northmead and 41% of suburbs are more dangerous than Northmead.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 6% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 40% (6 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 37% (10 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 9% (24 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 67% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 20% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 13% (7 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Northmead: An In-Depth Analysis

According to AU Crime Rate’s analysis of the latest crime statistics from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, Northmead is ranked safer than 35% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Northmead crime rate is quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs.

In NSW, only about 59% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Northmead. As a result, Northmead has moderate scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of Northmead, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 21 (based on the total crime rate of crimes against the person and property combined) while the New South Wales average is 1 in 20.

Let’s take a closer look at Northmead’s crime statistics and see how it fares in terms of crimes against person and property crimes. This information is crucial because it can shed light on whether violent or property crimes or both, are the primary factors driving Northmead’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Northmead’s crime data and what they reveal about the suburb’s safety and security? Let’s dive in!

AU Crime Rate’s analysis reveals that against the person crime rate in Northmead is 1286 per one hundred thousand inhabitants while the NSW average rate is 1500. So, one’s chances of becoming a victim of crimes against the person in Northmead is 1 in 77. The crimes against the person included in this analysis are homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion.

From our analysis, we discovered that your odds of becoming a victim of a property crime if you live in Northmead is 1 in 29. This is equal to a rate of 3361 per one hundred thousand residents compared to a rate of 3158 per 100,000 residents for NSW state. It’s worth mentioning that the property crimes tracked here 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.

Northmead Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person1451286
Property and deception offences3793361
Drug offences17151
Public order and security offences17151
Justice procedures offences43381
Other offences53470
Total6545799

Northmead Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 77

In Northmead

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Northmead vs NSW

Northmead population: 11277

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault7362864647770
Sexual offences91465080179
Robbery217601822
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment5840910514501
Other offences against the person318832723

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault435
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences544
Domestic violence related assault45399
Non-domestic violence related assault25222

Northmead Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 29

In Northmead

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Northmead vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Northmead vs NSW, Australia

Northmead population: 11277

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft29418002826072204
Burglary/Break and Enter3724967328306
Arson237601846
Malicious damage to property4649136408602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft871
Steal from motor vehicle47417
Steal from retail store12106
Break and enter dwelling27239
Break and enter non-dwelling1089

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Northmead vs NSW

Drug Offences: Northmead 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 possession153403213341667
Drug dealing and trafficking1629397705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs1111691366
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: Northmead vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct111732198212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences61466453179.54

Northmead Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Northmead vs NSW

Northmead Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Northmead in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Northmead?

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

What is the crime rate in Northmead?

The overall crime rate in Northmead, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 5799 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 Northmead a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Northmead total crime rate in 2021 was 5799. This means it’s 41% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Northmead has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Northmead safe at night?

30% of crimes in Northmead occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Northmead at night.

Total Crime Stats of Northmead

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 Police23
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault4745
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault2025
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault84
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences7189
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery1615
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping10
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion00
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment4958
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person53
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft108
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle4847
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store2412
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods54
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling1020
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person22
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud161189
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences1012
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling1927
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling8110
Property and deception offencesArsonArson12
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property5346
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine10
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics10
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis38
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines31
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs26
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine21
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis10
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 cannabis01
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences50
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass87
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct20
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent24
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences56
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences16
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences10
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences1147
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order2724
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions1413
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer56
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