Queanbeyan West Crime Index

26

(100 is safest)

Safer than 26% of most Australia suburbs

Queanbeyan West Crime Map

Queanbeyan West crime map

Queanbeyan West Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Queanbeyan West
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 233, down 11% from 262 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Queanbeyan West is in the 32st percentile for safety, meaning 69% of NSW suburbs are safer than Queanbeyan West and 31% of suburbs are more dangerous than Queanbeyan West.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 26% (6 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 25% (1 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 35% (7 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 38% (24 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 29% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 37% (10 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Queanbeyan West: An In-Depth Analysis

According to AU Crime Rate’s analysis of the latest crime statistics from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, Queanbeyan West is ranked safer than 26% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Queanbeyan West crime rate is quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs.

In NSW, only about 69% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Queanbeyan West. As a result, Queanbeyan West has moderate scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of Queanbeyan West, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 16 (based on the total crime rate of crimes against the person and property combined) while the New South Wales average is 1 in 20.

Let’s take a closer look at Queanbeyan West’s crime statistics and see how it fares in terms of crimes against person and property crimes. This information is crucial because it can shed light on whether violent or property crimes or both, are the primary factors driving Queanbeyan West’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Queanbeyan West’s crime data and what they reveal about the suburb’s safety and security? Let’s dive in!

AU Crime Rate’s analysis reveals that against the person crime rate in Queanbeyan West is 1884 per one hundred thousand inhabitants while the NSW average rate is 1500. So, one’s chances of becoming a victim of crimes against the person in Queanbeyan West is 1 in 52. The crimes against the person included in this analysis are homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion.

From our analysis, we discovered that your odds of becoming a victim of a property crime if you live in Queanbeyan West is 1 in 25. This is equal to a rate of 3833 per one hundred thousand residents compared to a rate of 3158 per 100,000 residents for NSW state. It’s worth mentioning that the property crimes tracked here 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.

Queanbeyan West Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person591884
Property and deception offences1203833
Drug offences27862
Public order and security offences9287
Justice procedures offences9287
Other offences9287
Total2337442

Queanbeyan West Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 52

In Queanbeyan West

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in Queanbeyan West vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Queanbeyan West vs NSW

Queanbeyan West population: 3131

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault2962864926770
Sexual offences514650160179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment2240910703501
Other offences against the person318839623

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault4128
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences132
Domestic violence related assault7224
Non-domestic violence related assault22703

Queanbeyan West Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 25

In Queanbeyan West

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Queanbeyan West vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Queanbeyan West vs NSW, Australia

Queanbeyan West population: 3131

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft8818002828112204
Burglary/Break and Enter1324967415306
Arson237606446
Malicious damage to property1749136543602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft10319
Steal from motor vehicle27862
Steal from retail store132
Break and enter dwelling4128
Break and enter non-dwelling9287

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Queanbeyan West vs NSW

Drug Offences: Queanbeyan West 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 possession213403267141667
Drug dealing and trafficking16293327705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs411161281366
Other drug offences158413272

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: Queanbeyan West 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 offences914664287179.54

Queanbeyan West Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Queanbeyan West vs NSW

Queanbeyan West Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Queanbeyan West in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Queanbeyan West?

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

What is the crime rate in Queanbeyan West?

The overall crime rate in Queanbeyan West, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 7442 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 Queanbeyan West a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Queanbeyan West total crime rate in 2021 was 7442. This means it’s 31% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Queanbeyan West has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Queanbeyan West safe at night?

42% of crimes in Queanbeyan West occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Queanbeyan West at night.

Total Crime Stats of Queanbeyan West

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 assault157
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault822
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault24
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences233
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery121
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 harassment2622
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person23
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft1410
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle2227
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store31
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods03
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling68
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud1233
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences76
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling84
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling1219
Property and deception offencesArsonArson12
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property2717
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine10
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis1411
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines77
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs13
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines291
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis14
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences71
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass30
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent20
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences89
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences00
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences01
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences68
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order85
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions41
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer11
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures12

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