Singleton Crime Index

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(100 is safest)

Safer than 6% of most Australia suburbs

Singleton Crime Map

Singleton crime map

Singleton Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Singleton
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 973, down 2% from 989 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Singleton is in the 8th percentile for safety, meaning 92% of NSW suburbs are safer than Singleton and 8% of suburbs are more dangerous than Singleton.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 4% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 24% (4 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 19% (17 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 3% (7 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 74% (17 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 37% (29 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Singleton: An In-Depth Analysis

According to AU Crime Rate’s analysis of the latest crime statistics from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, Singleton is ranked safer than 6% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Singleton crime rate is considerably higher than the average across most suburbs in Australia.

In NSW, only about 92% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Singleton. As a result, Singleton has low scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of Singleton, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 7 (based on the total crime rate of crimes against the person and property combined) while the New South Wales average is 1 in 20.

Let’s take a closer look at Singleton’s crime statistics and see how it fares in terms of crimes against person and property crimes. This information is crucial because it can shed light on whether violent or property crimes or both, are the primary factors driving Singleton’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Singleton’s crime data and what they reveal about the suburb’s safety and security? Let’s dive in!

AU Crime Rate’s analysis reveals that against the person crime rate in Singleton is 3092 per one hundred thousand inhabitants while the NSW average rate is 1500. So, one’s chances of becoming a victim of crimes against the person in Singleton is 1 in 31. The crimes against the person included in this analysis are homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion.

From our analysis, we discovered that your odds of becoming a victim of a property crime if you live in Singleton is 1 in 10. This is equal to a rate of 8717 per one hundred thousand residents compared to a rate of 3158 per 100,000 residents for NSW state. It’s worth mentioning that the property crimes tracked here 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.

Singleton Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person1603092
Property and deception offences4518717
Drug offences51986
Public order and security offences39754
Justice procedures offences911759
Other offences1813498
Total97318806

Singleton Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 31

In Singleton

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Singleton vs NSW

Singleton population: 5174

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault81628641566770
Sexual offences1314650251179
Robbery117601922
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment60409101160501
Other offences against the person518839723

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault597
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences8155
Domestic violence related assault33638
Non-domestic violence related assault47908

Singleton Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 10

In Singleton

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Singleton vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Singleton vs NSW, Australia

Singleton population: 5174

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft26518002851222204
Burglary/Break and Enter72249671392306
Arson7376013546
Malicious damage to property107491362068602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft6116
Steal from motor vehicle1011952
Steal from retail store47908
Break and enter dwelling24464
Break and enter non-dwelling48928

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Singleton vs NSW

Drug Offences: Singleton 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 possession413403279241667
Drug dealing and trafficking26293397705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences8584115572

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: Singleton vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct2717321522212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences1214664232179.54

Singleton Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Singleton vs NSW

Singleton Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Singleton in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Singleton?

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

What is the crime rate in Singleton?

The overall crime rate in Singleton, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 18806 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 Singleton a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Singleton total crime rate in 2021 was 18806. This means it’s 8% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Singleton has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Singleton safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of Singleton

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 Police71
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault3133
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault4647
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault85
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences941
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery488
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 harassment5760
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person15
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft236
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle33101
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store5647
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods2113
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling3325
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person26
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud4841
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences4226
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling2924
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling60148
Property and deception offencesArsonArson77
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property78107
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine11
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis5124
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines2013
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy20
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs113
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis21
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines81
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs10
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs10
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences38
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass3217
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct47
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language11
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent32
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences3012
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences20
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences913
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences13
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences5136
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences27129
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody10
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order3131
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions8150
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear20
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer178
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures32

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