Picnic Point Crime Index

95

(100 is safest)

Safer than 95% of most Australia suburbs

Picnic Point Crime Map

Picnic Point crime map

Picnic Point Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Picnic Point
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 147, down 9% from 162 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Picnic Point is in the 82nd percentile for safety, meaning 18% of NSW suburbs are safer than Picnic Point and 82% of suburbs are more dangerous than Picnic Point.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 23% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • There was no change in the number of sexual offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There were no homicide offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of burglary offences recorded in 2021 increased by 17% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 58% (30 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 63% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 59% (10 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Picnic Point: An In-Depth Analysis

Based on the latest crime statistics from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, AU Crime Rate’s analysis indicates that Picnic Point is safer than only 95% of all suburbs across the nation, regardless of population size. This implies that Picnic Point’s crime rate is noticeably lower than the average compared to most Australia’s suburbs.

How does Picnic Point perform compared to other suburbs of all population sizes in NSW? The crime rate in Picnic Point is greater than that of roughly 18% of other suburbs in NSW, leading to very high public safety scores.

As a resident of Picnic Point, the likelihood of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 85 based on the combined crime rate of offences against the person and property. This is in contrast to the New South Wales average, where the chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 20.

To get a more comprehensive understanding of Picnic Point’s crime statistics, it is essential to take a closer look at its against the person and property crime data. This examination is particularly critical because it enables us to determine whether violent crime, property crime, or both are the primary contributors to the total crime rate in Picnic Point. By doing so, we can gain a more in-depth insight into the nature and extent of crime in Picnic Point.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis has uncovered that the rate of crimes against the person in Picnic Point is 545 per one hundred thousand inhabitants. By contrast, the statewide average for such crimes stands at 1500. This suggests that experiencing serious offences like homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, or extortion is 1 in 182 if you reside in Picnic Point.

Our data reveals that the odds of becoming a victim of property crime in Picnic Point are 1 in 159, with a rate of 623 incidents per 100,000 residents. Keep in mind that the NSW average is 3158 incidents per 100,000 residents. The types of property crimes tracked in this analysis 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.

Picnic Point Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person35545
Property and deception offences40623
Drug offences11171
Public order and security offences7109
Justice procedures offences15234
Other offences39608
Total1472290

Picnic Point Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 182

In Picnic Point

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in Picnic Point vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Picnic Point vs NSW

Picnic Point population: 6419

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault1062864156770
Sexual offences51465078179
Robbery117601622
Abduction and kidnapping1203163
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment1740910265501
Other offences against the person118831623

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault231
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences347
Domestic violence related assault578
Non-domestic violence related assault578

Picnic Point Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 159

In Picnic Point

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Picnic Point vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Picnic Point vs NSW, Australia

Picnic Point population: 6419

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft221800283432204
Burglary/Break and Enter724967109306
Arson437606246
Malicious damage to property749136109602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft347
Steal from motor vehicle7109
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling693
Break and enter non-dwelling116

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Picnic Point vs NSW

Drug Offences: Picnic Point 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 possession83403212541667
Drug dealing and trafficking26293317705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences158411672

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: Picnic Point vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct21732131212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences51466478179.54

Picnic Point Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Picnic Point vs NSW

Picnic Point Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Picnic Point in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Picnic Point?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Picnic Point is intimidation, stalking and harassment.

What is the crime rate in Picnic Point?

The overall crime rate in Picnic Point, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 2290 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 Picnic Point a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Picnic Point total crime rate in 2021 was 2290. This means it’s 82% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Picnic Point has a very high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Picnic Point safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of Picnic Point

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 Police00
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault115
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault25
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault32
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences26
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery243
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping01
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion00
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment1817
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person01
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft83
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle167
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods12
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling20
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud246
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences14
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling56
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling111
Property and deception offencesArsonArson14
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property177
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics02
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis96
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines20
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs10
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 amphetamines00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs01
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis10
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs11
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences01
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass22
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct00
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 offences115
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences00
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences01
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences1538
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order310
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions13
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer22
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