Orchard Hills Crime Index

45

(100 is safest)

Safer than 45% of most Australia suburbs

Orchard Hills Crime Map

Orchard Hills crime map

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.

60-month trend of criminal incidents across 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.

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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

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person211176
Property and deception offences472633
Drug offences4224
Public order and security offences4224
Justice procedures offences5280
Other offences15840
Total965378

Orchard Hills Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 84

In Orchard Hills

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in Orchard Hills vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Orchard Hills vs NSW

Orchard Hills population: 1785

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault962864504770
Sexual offences414650224179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment740910392501
Other offences against the person118835623

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.

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault2112
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences2112
Domestic violence related assault5280
Non-domestic violence related assault4224

Orchard Hills Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 37

In Orchard Hills

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Orchard Hills vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Orchard Hills vs NSW, Australia

Orchard Hills population: 1785

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft2918002816252204
Burglary/Break and Enter624967336306
Arson5376028046
Malicious damage to property749136392602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft7392
Steal from motor vehicle6336
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling2112
Break and enter non-dwelling4224

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Orchard Hills vs NSW

Drug Offences: Orchard Hills 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 possession43403222441667
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: Orchard Hills vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct0173210212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences414664224179.54

Orchard Hills Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Orchard Hills vs NSW

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

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 Police10
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault55
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault84
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault22
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences06
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery72
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 harassment107
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person01
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft57
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle86
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods11
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling15
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person10
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud76
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences44
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling12
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling714
Property and deception offencesArsonArson65
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property87
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics10
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis34
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 cocaine10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines10
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 offences40
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent10
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences64
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences20
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences01
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences114
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order22
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions23
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer10
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