Orchard Hills, NSW, 2748 Crime Rate and Statistics

Orchard Hills Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

• The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 96, down 7% from 103 incidents recorded in the same period last year.

• Orchard Hills is in the 44th percentile for safety, meaning 56% of NSW suburbs are safer than Orchard Hills and 44% of suburbs are more dangerous than Orchard Hills.

• The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 36% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year..

• The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (2 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% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 7% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 increased by 40% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 13% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

Crime in Orchard Hills: 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 Orchard Hills are about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia. In fact, it is considered safer than about 45% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in Orchard Hills are higher than approximately 56% of other suburbs in NSW. Consequently, the suburb has moderate scores for public safety.

Your chance of becoming a victim of a crime if you live here? It’s 1 in 25 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 Orchard Hills’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 Orchard Hills. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

Orchard Hills Crime rate for crimes against the person is 1176 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the NSW average rate is 1500. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in Orchard Hills was 1 in 84. 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 Orchard Hills is 1 in 37, with a rate of 2633 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.

Orchard Hills Crime Rates by Offences Division

Orchard Hills 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: Orchard Hills vs NSW

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

Orchard Hills 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: Orchard Hills vs NSW, Australia

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

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug Offences: Orchard Hills vs New South Wales

Public Order and Security Offences

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

Public Order and Security Offences: Orchard Hills vs NSW

Orchard Hills Crimes per Square KM

Orchard Hills Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Orchard Hills in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Orchard Hills?

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

What is the crime rate in Orchard Hills?

The overall crime rate in Orchard Hills, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 5378 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 Orchard Hills a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Orchard Hills total crime rate in 2021 was 5378. This means it’s 44% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Orchard Hills has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Orchard Hills safe at night?

33% of crimes in Orchard Hills occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Orchard Hills at night.

Total Crime Stats of Orchard Hills

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