O’Connell Crime Index

83

(100 is safest)

Safer than 83% of most Australia suburbs

O’Connell Crime Map

O'Connell crime map

O’Connell Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across O'Connell
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 7, down 75% from 28 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • O’Connell is in the 97th percentile for safety, meaning 3% of NSW suburbs are safer than O’Connell and 97% of suburbs are more dangerous than O’Connell.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 80% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no homicide offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There were no burglary offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (4 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.
  • There were no vandalism (Property damage) offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.

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Crime in O’Connell: 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, O’Connell is ranked safer than 83% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that O’Connell crime rate is noticeably lower than the average compared to most Australia’s suburbs.

In NSW, only about 3% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than O’Connell. As a result, O’Connell has very high scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of O’Connell, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 658 (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 O’Connell’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 O’Connell’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about O’Connell’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 O’Connell is 152 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 O’Connell is 1 in 658. 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 O’Connell is 0. This is equal to a rate of 0 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.

O’Connell Crime Rates by Offences Division

O’Connell Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 658

In O’Connell

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in O'Connell vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: O’Connell vs NSW

O’Connell population: 659

NSW population: 8058541

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

O’Connell Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

0

In O’Connell

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in O'Connell vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: O’Connell vs NSW, Australia

O’Connell population: 659

NSW population: 8058541

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

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in O'Connell vs NSW

Drug Offences: O’Connell 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: O’Connell vs NSW

O’Connell Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in O'Connell vs NSW

O’Connell Crime FAQs

How many murders were in O’Connell in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in O’Connell?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in O’Connell is prohibited and regulated weapons offences.

What is the crime rate in O’Connell?

The overall crime rate in O’Connell, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 1062 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 O’Connell a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that O’Connell total crime rate in 2021 was 1062. This means it’s 97% safer than all NSW suburbs. So O’Connell has a very high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is O’Connell safe at night?

45% of crimes in O’Connell occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in O’Connell at night.

Total Crime Stats of O’Connell

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