Silverdale Crime Index

92

(100 is safest)

Safer than 92% of most Australia suburbs

Silverdale Crime Map

Silverdale crime map

Silverdale Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Silverdale
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 83, down 30% from 118 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Silverdale is in the 88th percentile for safety, meaning 12% of NSW suburbs are safer than Silverdale and 88% of suburbs are more dangerous than Silverdale.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 76% (16 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 10% (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 33% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 25% (6 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 increased by 50% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 33% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Silverdale: 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 Silverdale are noticeably lower than the average compared to most Australia’s suburbs. In fact, it is considered safer than about 92% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in Silverdale are higher than approximately 12% of other suburbs in NSW. Consequently, the suburb has very high scores for public safety.

Your chance of becoming a victim of a crime if you live here? It’s 1 in 71 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 Silverdale’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 Silverdale. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

Silverdale Crime rate for crimes against the person is 661 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the NSW average rate is 1500. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in Silverdale was 1 in 150. 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 Silverdale is 1 in 137, with a rate of 727 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.

Silverdale Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person30661
Property and deception offences33727
Drug offences122
Public order and security offences5110
Justice procedures offences12264
Other offences244
Total831828

Silverdale Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 150

In Silverdale

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Silverdale vs NSW

Silverdale population: 4540

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault562864110770
Sexual offences914650198179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment1540910330501
Other offences against the person118832223

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault244
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences7154
Domestic violence related assault488
Non-domestic violence related assault122

Silverdale Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 137

In Silverdale

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Silverdale vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Silverdale vs NSW, Australia

Silverdale population: 4540

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft181800283962204
Burglary/Break and Enter42496788306
Arson337606646
Malicious damage to property849136176602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft366
Steal from motor vehicle244
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling244
Break and enter non-dwelling244

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Silverdale vs NSW

Drug Offences: Silverdale 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 possession1340322241667
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: Silverdale vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct0173210212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences514664110179.54

Silverdale Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Silverdale vs NSW

Silverdale Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Silverdale in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Silverdale?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Silverdale is intimidation, stalking and harassment.

What is the crime rate in Silverdale?

The overall crime rate in Silverdale, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 1828 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 Silverdale a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Silverdale total crime rate in 2021 was 1828. This means it’s 88% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Silverdale has a very high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Silverdale safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of Silverdale

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 assault174
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault41
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault62
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences48
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery147
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 harassment1815
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person01
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft23
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle02
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods10
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling63
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud148
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences12
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling52
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling112
Property and deception offencesArsonArson03
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property68
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 cannabis00
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 drugs01
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 offences10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass20
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 offences45
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences00
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences20
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences72
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order154
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions25
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer03
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