Sawyers Gully Crime Index

28

(100 is safest)

Safer than 28% of most Australia suburbs

Sawyers Gully Crime Map

Sawyers Gully crime map

Sawyers Gully Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Sawyers Gully
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 45, up 32% from 34 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Sawyers Gully is in the 26th percentile for safety, meaning 74% of NSW suburbs are safer than Sawyers Gully and 26% of suburbs are more dangerous than Sawyers Gully.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 500% (5 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.
  • There was no change in the number of burglary offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 42% (5 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 decreased by 60% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 50% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Sawyers Gully: An In-Depth Analysis

Based on the latest crime statistics from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, AU Crime Rate’s analysis indicates that Sawyers Gully is safer than only 28% of all suburbs across the nation, regardless of population size. This implies that Sawyers Gully’s crime rate is quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs.

How does Sawyers Gully perform compared to other suburbs of all population sizes in NSW? The crime rate in Sawyers Gully is greater than that of roughly 74% of other suburbs in NSW, leading to moderate public safety scores.

As a resident of Sawyers Gully, the likelihood of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 21 based on the combined crime rate of offences against the person and property. This is in contrast to the New South Wales average, where the chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 20.

To get a more comprehensive understanding of Sawyers Gully’s crime statistics, it is essential to take a closer look at its against the person and property crime data. This examination is particularly critical because it enables us to determine whether violent crime, property crime, or both are the primary contributors to the total crime rate in Sawyers Gully. By doing so, we can gain a more in-depth insight into the nature and extent of crime in Sawyers Gully.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis has uncovered that the rate of crimes against the person in Sawyers Gully is 1299 per one hundred thousand inhabitants. By contrast, the statewide average for such crimes stands at 1500. This suggests that experiencing serious offences like homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, or extortion is 1 in 76 if you reside in Sawyers Gully.

Our data reveals that the odds of becoming a victim of property crime in Sawyers Gully are 1 in 29, with a rate of 3340 incidents per 100,000 residents. Keep in mind that the NSW average is 3158 incidents per 100,000 residents. The types of property crimes tracked in this analysis 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.

Sawyers Gully Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person71299
Property and deception offences183340
Drug offences1186
Public order and security offences3557
Justice procedures offences3557
Other offences132412
Total458349

Sawyers Gully Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 76

In Sawyers Gully

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in Sawyers Gully vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Sawyers Gully vs NSW

Sawyers Gully population: 539

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault6628641113770
Sexual offences0146500179
Robbery1176018622
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment0409100501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault00
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences00
Domestic violence related assault61113
Non-domestic violence related assault00

Sawyers Gully Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 29

In Sawyers Gully

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Sawyers Gully vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Sawyers Gully vs NSW, Australia

Sawyers Gully population: 539

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft718002812992204
Burglary/Break and Enter124967186306
Arson83760148446
Malicious damage to property249136371602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft2371
Steal from motor vehicle1186
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling00
Break and enter non-dwelling1186

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Sawyers Gully vs NSW

Drug Offences: Sawyers Gully 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 possession13403218641667
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: Sawyers Gully vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct217321371212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences114664186179.54

Sawyers Gully Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Sawyers Gully vs NSW

Sawyers Gully Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Sawyers Gully in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Sawyers Gully?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Sawyers Gully is arson.

What is the crime rate in Sawyers Gully?

The overall crime rate in Sawyers Gully, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 8349 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 Sawyers Gully a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Sawyers Gully total crime rate in 2021 was 8349. This means it’s 26% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Sawyers Gully has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Sawyers Gully safe at night?

41% of crimes in Sawyers Gully occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Sawyers Gully at night.

Total Crime Stats of Sawyers Gully

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 assault16
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault00
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault00
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences01
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery10
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 harassment10
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft52
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle41
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods10
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling02
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft10
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud11
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences01
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling10
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling011
Property and deception offencesArsonArson68
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property42
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 cannabis20
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines21
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs10
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 cannabis00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences00
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 offences11
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences00
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences213
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order01
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions12
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer00
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