Russell Vale Crime Index

63

(100 is safest)

Safer than 63% of most Australia suburbs

Russell Vale Crime Map

Russell Vale crime map

Russell Vale Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Russell Vale
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 63, down 27% from 86 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Russell Vale is in the 59th percentile for safety, meaning 41% of NSW suburbs are safer than Russell Vale and 59% of suburbs are more dangerous than Russell Vale.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 50% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • There was no change in the number of 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 25% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 44% (23 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 67% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 17% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Russell Vale: 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 Russell Vale are below average to the majority of suburbs in Australia. In fact, it is considered safer than about 63% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in Russell Vale are higher than approximately 41% 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 Russell Vale’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 Russell Vale. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

Russell Vale Crime rate for crimes against the person is 440 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the NSW average rate is 1500. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in Russell Vale was 1 in 226. 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 Russell Vale is 1 in 41, with a rate of 2387 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.

Russell Vale Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person7440
Property and deception offences382387
Drug offences2126
Public order and security offences4251
Justice procedures offences2126
Other offences10628
Total633957

Russell Vale Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 226

In Russell Vale

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in Russell Vale vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Russell Vale vs NSW

Russell Vale population: 1592

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault362864188770
Sexual offences11465063179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment340910188501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault00
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences163
Domestic violence related assault2126
Non-domestic violence related assault163

Russell Vale Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 41

In Russell Vale

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Russell Vale vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Russell Vale vs NSW, Australia

Russell Vale population: 1592

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft2918002818222204
Burglary/Break and Enter324967188306
Arson137606346
Malicious damage to property549136314602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft163
Steal from motor vehicle13817
Steal from retail store6377
Break and enter dwelling163
Break and enter non-dwelling2126

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Russell Vale vs NSW

Drug Offences: Russell Vale 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 possession23403212641667
Drug dealing and trafficking0629307705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
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: Russell Vale vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct317321188212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences11466463179.54

Russell Vale Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Russell Vale vs NSW

Russell Vale Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Russell Vale in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Russell Vale?

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

What is the crime rate in Russell Vale?

The overall crime rate in Russell Vale, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 3957 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 Russell Vale a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Russell Vale total crime rate in 2021 was 3957. This means it’s 59% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Russell Vale has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Russell Vale safe at night?

33% of crimes in Russell Vale occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Russell Vale at night.

Total Crime Stats of Russell Vale

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 assault02
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault21
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault10
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences03
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery171
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 harassment13
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft31
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle1613
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store96
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods02
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling41
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud173
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences33
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling41
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling012
Property and deception offencesArsonArson11
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property65
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics01
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis11
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines20
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 amphetamines10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass31
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language02
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent00
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences31
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences00
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences01
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences10
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences39
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order20
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions30
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer02
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