Redhead Crime Index

45

(100 is safest)

Safer than 45% of most Australia suburbs

Redhead Crime Map

Redhead crime map

Redhead Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Redhead
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 192, up 71% from 112 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Redhead is in the 47th percentile for safety, meaning 53% of NSW suburbs are safer than Redhead and 47% of suburbs are more dangerous than Redhead.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 35% (6 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 133% (4 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 increased by 170% (17 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 80% (32 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 increased by 67% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • 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 Redhead: 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 Redhead are about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia. In fact, it is considered safer than about 45% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in Redhead are higher than approximately 53% of other suburbs in NSW. Consequently, the suburb has moderate scores for public safety.

Your chance of becoming a victim of a crime if you live here? It’s 1 in 25 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 Redhead’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 Redhead. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

Redhead Crime rate for crimes against the person is 980 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the NSW average rate is 1500. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in Redhead was 1 in 101. 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 Redhead is 1 in 34, with a rate of 2835 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.

Redhead Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person37980
Property and deception offences1072835
Drug offences6159
Public order and security offences379
Justice procedures offences10265
Other offences29768
Total1925087

Redhead Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 101

In Redhead

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Redhead vs NSW

Redhead population: 3774

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault2362864609770
Sexual offences714650185179
Robbery217605322
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment540910132501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault379
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences4106
Domestic violence related assault13344
Non-domestic violence related assault10265

Redhead Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 34

In Redhead

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Redhead vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Redhead vs NSW, Australia

Redhead population: 3774

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft7218002819082204
Burglary/Break and Enter2724967715306
Arson137602646
Malicious damage to property749136185602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft10265
Steal from motor vehicle25662
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling14371
Break and enter non-dwelling13344

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Redhead vs NSW

Drug Offences: Redhead 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 possession53403213241667
Drug dealing and trafficking0629307705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs11116261366
Other drug offences05841072

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: Redhead vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct21732153212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences11466426179.54

Redhead Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Redhead vs NSW

Redhead Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Redhead in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Redhead?

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

What is the crime rate in Redhead?

The overall crime rate in Redhead, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 5087 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 Redhead a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Redhead total crime rate in 2021 was 5087. This means it’s 47% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Redhead has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Redhead safe at night?

35% of crimes in Redhead occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Redhead at night.

Total Crime Stats of Redhead

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 Police10
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault713
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault910
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault33
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences017
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery84
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 harassment145
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person10
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft610
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle1525
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling214
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person10
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud817
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences86
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling614
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling4113
Property and deception offencesArsonArson31
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property77
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 cannabis34
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines01
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis01
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass02
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent00
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences41
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences01
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences10
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences228
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order12
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions28
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer10
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures00

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