Red Head Crime Index
73
(100 is safest)
Safer than 73% of most Australia suburbs
Red Head Crime Map
Red Head Crime Statistics at a Glance
The chart below shows the 60-month trend of the number of offences that occurred in Red Head.
- The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 19, down 10% from 21 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
- Red Head is in the 80th percentile for safety, meaning 20% of NSW suburbs are safer than Red Head and 80% of suburbs are more dangerous than Red Head.
- The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
- There were no 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% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
- The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 67% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
- There were no robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
- There were no motor vehicle theft offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
- There was no change in the number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
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Crime in Red Head: 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, Red Head is ranked safer than 73% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Red Head crime rate is below average to the majority of suburbs in Australia.
In NSW, only about 20% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Red Head. As a result, Red Head has very high scores in public safety metrics.
If you are a resident of Red Head, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 78 (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 Red Head’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 Red Head’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Red Head’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 Red Head is 504 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 Red Head is 1 in 198. 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 Red Head is 1 in 131. This is equal to a rate of 756 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.
Red Head Crime Rates by Offences Division
Red Head Crimes Against the Person
My Chances of Becoming a Victim of a Crime Against the Person
1 in 198
In Red Head
1 in 65
In NSW
Crimes Against the Person Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes Against the Person: Red Head vs NSW
Red Head population: 794
NSW population: 8058541
Here is a breakdown of the major crimes against the person (violent crimes) including the number of offences and Red Head crime rates for the selected offences.
Red Head Property and Deception Offences
My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences
1 in 131
In Red Head
1 in 30
In NSW
Property and Deception Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)
Property and Deception Offences: Red Head vs NSW, Australia
Red Head population: 794
NSW population: 8058541
An overview of the major property and deception offences, including Red Head crime statistics for each offence type.
Drug Offences
Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)
Drug Offences: Red Head vs New South Wales
Public Order and Security Offences
Public Order and Security Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)
Public Order and Security Offences: Red Head vs NSW
Red Head Crimes per Square KM
Red Head Crime FAQs
How many murders were in Red Head in 2021?
According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 0 murders in Red Head in 2021. The number of homicides (which includes murders, attempted murder, murder conspiracy, and manslaughters) was 0.
What’s the most common crime in Red Head?
According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Red Head is trespass.
What is the crime rate in Red Head?
The overall crime rate in Red Head, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 2393 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 Red Head a safe place to live in?
NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Red Head total crime rate in 2021 was 2393. This means it’s 80% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Red Head has a very high safety profile according to our scoring systems.
Is Red Head safe at night?
41% of crimes in Red Head occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Red Head at night.
Total Crime Stats of Red Head
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
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