Randwick Crime Index

62

(100 is safest)

Safer than 62% of most Australia suburbs

Randwick Crime Map

Randwick crime map

Randwick Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Randwick
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 1326, down 1% from 1334 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Randwick is in the 52nd percentile for safety, meaning 48% of NSW suburbs are safer than Randwick and 52% of suburbs are more dangerous than Randwick.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 6% (10 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 27% (8 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% (16 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 7% (31 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 33% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 18% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 21% (25 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Randwick: 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 Randwick are below average to the majority of suburbs in Australia. In fact, it is considered safer than about 62% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in Randwick are higher than approximately 48% of other suburbs in NSW. Consequently, the suburb has high scores for public safety.

Your chance of becoming a victim of a crime if you live here? It’s 1 in 34 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 Randwick’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 Randwick. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

Randwick Crime rate for crimes against the person is 1016 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the NSW average rate is 1500. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in Randwick was 1 in 97. 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 Randwick is 1 in 53, with a rate of 1845 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.

Randwick Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person2941016
Property and deception offences5341845
Drug offences93321
Public order and security offences39135
Justice procedures offences223771
Other offences143494
Total13264582

Randwick Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 97

In Randwick

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in Randwick vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Randwick vs NSW

Randwick population: 28940

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault18762864646770
Sexual offences221465076179
Robbery417601422
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment7540910259501
Other offences against the person618832123

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault1138
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences1138
Domestic violence related assault68235
Non-domestic violence related assault115397

Randwick Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 53

In Randwick

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Randwick vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Randwick vs NSW, Australia

Randwick population: 28940

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft40718002814062204
Burglary/Break and Enter3024967104306
Arson23760746
Malicious damage to property9549136328602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft1862
Steal from motor vehicle52180
Steal from retail store57197
Break and enter dwelling2173
Break and enter non-dwelling931

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Randwick vs NSW

Drug Offences: Randwick 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 possession613403221141667
Drug dealing and trafficking36293107705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs41116141366
Other drug offences2558418672

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: Randwick vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct3017321104212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences91466431179.54

Randwick Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Randwick vs NSW

Randwick Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Randwick in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Randwick?

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

What is the crime rate in Randwick?

The overall crime rate in Randwick, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 4582 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 Randwick a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Randwick total crime rate in 2021 was 4582. This means it’s 52% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Randwick has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Randwick safe at night?

41% of crimes in Randwick occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Randwick at night.

Total Crime Stats of Randwick

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 Police84
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault5168
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault118115
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault1211
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences18164
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery18711
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 harassment6475
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person36
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft2218
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle4252
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store4757
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods1812
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling6048
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person712
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud187164
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences5544
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling3321
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling1319
Property and deception offencesArsonArson32
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property12095
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine1122
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics22
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis3422
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines135
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy21
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs199
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine70
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis31
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines11
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy20
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs30
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis04
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs01
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences1225
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass2017
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct97
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language53
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent33
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences139
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences3532
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences21
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences126
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences31104
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody01
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order3129
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions156175
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear62
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer1312
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures24

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