Northwood, NSW, 2066 Crime Rate and Statistics

Northwood Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

• There was no change in the number of criminal incidents recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.

• Northwood is in the 97th percentile for safety, meaning 3% of NSW suburbs are safer than Northwood and 97% of suburbs are more dangerous than Northwood.

• There were no 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 200% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 33% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• There were no robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.

• 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 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

Crime in Northwood: An In-Depth Analysis

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of recent crime data from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) reveals that Northwood’s crime rate is below average to the majority of suburbs in Australia, as it is ranked safer than only 79% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 3% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Northwood. Therefore, Northwood’s public safety metrics are very high.

How risky is that? Living in Northwood comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 114 of becoming a victim of crime, considering the total rate of crimes against the person and property. In contrast, the average chance of falling victim to crime in New South Wales stands at 1 in 20.

To better understand Northwood’s overall crime rate, it is essential to examine its performance in crimes against the person and property crimes separately. This approach can provide further insight into whether violent crimes, property crimes, or both, are the primary drivers of the general crime rate in Northwood.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Northwood crime statistics shows that there are 109 incidents against the person per 100,000 inhabitants in a standard year, compared to the NSW average rate of 1500. As a result, the chances of becoming a victim of crimes such as homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion in Northwood are 1 in 919.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Northwood, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 130, equivalent to a rate of 761 per 100,000 residents. As a reference, the property crime rate for every 100,000 residents in NSW is 3158.

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.

Northwood Crime Rates by Offences Division

Northwood Crimes Against the Person

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Northwood vs NSW

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

Northwood Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

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

Property and Deception Offences: Northwood vs NSW, Australia

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

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug Offences: Northwood vs New South Wales

Public Order and Security Offences

Public Order and Security Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Public Order and Security Offences: Northwood vs NSW

Northwood Crimes per Square KM

Northwood Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Northwood in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Northwood?

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

What is the crime rate in Northwood?

The overall crime rate in Northwood, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 978 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 Northwood a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Northwood total crime rate in 2021 was 978. This means it’s 97% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Northwood has a very high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Northwood safe at night?

40% of crimes in Northwood occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Northwood at night.

Total Crime Stats of Northwood

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