Plumpton, NSW, 2761 Crime Rate and Statistics

Plumpton Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

• The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 442, up 3% from 428 incidents recorded in the same period last year.

• Plumpton is in the 54th percentile for safety, meaning 46% of NSW suburbs are safer than Plumpton and 54% of suburbs are more dangerous than Plumpton.

• The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 15% (10 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 decreased by 67% (10 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 4% (7 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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

• The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 increased by 25% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 31% (16 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

Crime in Plumpton: 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 Plumpton’s crime rate is about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia, as it is ranked safer than only 52% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 46% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Plumpton. Therefore, Plumpton’s public safety metrics are high.

How risky is that? Living in Plumpton comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 29 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 Plumpton’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 Plumpton.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Plumpton crime statistics shows that there are 1209 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 Plumpton are 1 in 82.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Plumpton, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 45, equivalent to a rate of 2161 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.

Plumpton Crime Rates by Offences Division

Plumpton 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: Plumpton vs NSW

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

Plumpton 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: Plumpton vs NSW, Australia

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

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug Offences: Plumpton vs New South Wales

Public Order and Security Offences

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

Public Order and Security Offences: Plumpton vs NSW

Plumpton Crimes per Square KM

Plumpton Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Plumpton in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Plumpton?

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

What is the crime rate in Plumpton?

The overall crime rate in Plumpton, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 4381 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 Plumpton a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Plumpton total crime rate in 2021 was 4381. This means it’s 54% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Plumpton has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Plumpton safe at night?

32% of crimes in Plumpton occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Plumpton at night.

Total Crime Stats of Plumpton

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