Shortland Crime Index

41

(100 is safest)

Safer than 41% of most Australia suburbs

Shortland Crime Map

Shortland crime map

Shortland Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Shortland
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 244, down 30% from 351 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Shortland is in the 44th percentile for safety, meaning 56% of NSW suburbs are safer than Shortland and 44% of suburbs are more dangerous than Shortland.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 2% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 25% (3 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 52% (15 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 37% (37 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 67% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 89% (16 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 36% (16 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Shortland: 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 Shortland’s crime rate is about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia, as it is ranked safer than only 41% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 56% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Shortland. Therefore, Shortland’s public safety metrics are moderate.

How risky is that? Living in Shortland comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 23 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 Shortland’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 Shortland.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Shortland crime statistics shows that there are 1738 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 Shortland are 1 in 57.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Shortland, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 41, equivalent to a rate of 2398 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.

Shortland Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person791738
Property and deception offences1092398
Drug offences8176
Public order and security offences13286
Justice procedures offences23506
Other offences12264
Total2445369

Shortland Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 57

In Shortland

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Shortland vs NSW

Shortland population: 4545

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault4162864902770
Sexual offences1514650330179
Robbery117602222
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment2140910462501
Other offences against the person118832223

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault7154
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences8176
Domestic violence related assault25550
Non-domestic violence related assault15330

Shortland Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 41

In Shortland

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Shortland vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Shortland vs NSW, Australia

Shortland population: 4545

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft6418002814082204
Burglary/Break and Enter1424967308306
Arson237604446
Malicious damage to property2949136638602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft244
Steal from motor vehicle11242
Steal from retail store366
Break and enter dwelling13286
Break and enter non-dwelling122

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Shortland vs NSW

Drug Offences: Shortland 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 possession73403215441667
Drug dealing and trafficking16293227705
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: Shortland vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct817321176212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences514664110179.54

Shortland Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Shortland vs NSW

Shortland Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Shortland in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Shortland?

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

What is the crime rate in Shortland?

The overall crime rate in Shortland, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 5369 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 Shortland a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Shortland total crime rate in 2021 was 5369. This means it’s 44% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Shortland has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Shortland safe at night?

36% of crimes in Shortland occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Shortland at night.

Total Crime Stats of Shortland

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 Police41
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault2125
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault1715
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault47
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences827
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery328
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 harassment2121
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person01
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft182
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle2411
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store33
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods62
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling1215
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person20
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud3227
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences44
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling2713
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling211
Property and deception offencesArsonArson52
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property4529
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 cannabis62
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines55
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 cannabis11
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs10
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis40
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences30
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass36
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct11
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent31
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences125
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences20
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences31
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences10
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences511
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order2112
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions119
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear10
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer80
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures12

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