Robertson Crime Index

78

(100 is safest)

Safer than 78% of most Australia suburbs

Robertson Crime Map

Robertson crime map

Robertson Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across 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.

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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

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person16793
Property and deception offences271338
Drug offences7347
Public order and security offences9446
Justice procedures offences299
Other offences261288
Total874311

Robertson Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 125

In Robertson

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Robertson vs NSW

Robertson population: 2018

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault662864297770
Sexual offences514650248179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment440910198501
Other offences against the person118835023

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.

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault299
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences3149
Domestic violence related assault4198
Non-domestic violence related assault299

Robertson Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 74

In Robertson

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Robertson vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Robertson vs NSW, Australia

Robertson population: 2018

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft141800286942204
Burglary/Break and Enter12496750306
Arson3376014946
Malicious damage to property949136446602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft3149
Steal from motor vehicle299
Steal from retail store150
Break and enter dwelling150
Break and enter non-dwelling00

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Robertson vs NSW

Drug Offences: Robertson 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 possession53403224841667
Drug dealing and trafficking0629307705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences258419972

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: Robertson vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct317321149212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences614664297179.54

Robertson Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Robertson vs NSW

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

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 assault24
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault12
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault32
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences14
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery113
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 harassment84
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person01
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft33
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle22
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store01
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods10
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling20
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person01
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft10
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud114
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences83
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling01
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling210
Property and deception offencesArsonArson03
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property69
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis05
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines00
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 cannabis10
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences02
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass283
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 offences56
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences30
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences626
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order20
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions02
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures10

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