Prospect, NSW, 2148 Crime Rate and Statistics

Prospect Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

• The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 374, up 21% from 310 incidents recorded in the same period last year.

• Prospect is in the 32nd percentile for safety, meaning 68% of NSW suburbs are safer than Prospect and 32% of suburbs are more dangerous than Prospect.

• The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 15% (8 Incidents) compared to the previous year..

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

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

• The number of burglary offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 14% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 8% (9 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 increased by 150% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (8 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 18% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

Crime in Prospect: 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 Prospect’s crime rate is quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs, as it is ranked safer than only 30% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 68% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Prospect. Therefore, Prospect’s public safety metrics are moderate.

How risky is that? Living in Prospect comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 18 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 Prospect’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 Prospect.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Prospect crime statistics shows that there are 1966 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 Prospect are 1 in 50.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Prospect, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 30, equivalent to a rate of 3258 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.

Prospect Crime Rates by Offences Division

Prospect 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: Prospect vs NSW

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

Prospect 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: Prospect vs NSW, Australia

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

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug Offences: Prospect vs New South Wales

Public Order and Security Offences

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

Public Order and Security Offences: Prospect vs NSW

Prospect Crimes per Square KM

Prospect Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Prospect in 2021?

According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 0 murders in Prospect in 2021. The number of homicides (which includes murders, attempted murder, murder conspiracy, and manslaughters) was 1.

What’s the most common crime in Prospect?

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

What is the crime rate in Prospect?

The overall crime rate in Prospect, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 7210 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 Prospect a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Prospect total crime rate in 2021 was 7210. This means it’s 32% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Prospect has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Prospect safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of Prospect

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