Robertson, NSW, 2577 Crime Rate and Statistics

Robertson Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

• The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 87, down 10% from 97 incidents recorded in the same period last year.

• Robertson is in the 55th percentile for safety, meaning 45% of NSW suburbs are safer than Robertson and 55% of suburbs are more dangerous than Robertson.

• The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (3 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 50% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 50% (14 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• There were no robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.

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

• The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 50% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

Crime in Robertson: 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 Robertson’s crime rate is below average to the majority of suburbs in Australia, as it is ranked safer than only 78% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 45% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Robertson. Therefore, Robertson’s public safety metrics are high.

How risky is that? Living in Robertson comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 46 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 Robertson’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 Robertson.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Robertson crime statistics shows that there are 793 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 Robertson are 1 in 125.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Robertson, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 74, equivalent to a rate of 1338 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.

Robertson Crime Rates by Offences Division

Robertson 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: Robertson vs NSW

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

Robertson 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: Robertson vs NSW, Australia

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

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug Offences: Robertson vs New South Wales

Public Order and Security Offences

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

Public Order and Security Offences: Robertson vs NSW

Robertson Crimes per Square KM

Robertson Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Robertson in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Robertson?

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

What is the crime rate in Robertson?

The overall crime rate in Robertson, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 4311 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 Robertson a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Robertson total crime rate in 2021 was 4311. This means it’s 55% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Robertson has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Robertson safe at night?

39% of crimes in Robertson occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Robertson at night.

Total Crime Stats of Robertson

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