Somersby Crime Index

21

(100 is safest)

Safer than 21% of most Australia suburbs

Somersby Crime Map

Somersby crime map

Somersby Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Somersby
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 141, up 60% from 88 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Somersby is in the 14th percentile for safety, meaning 86% of NSW suburbs are safer than Somersby and 14% of suburbs are more dangerous than Somersby.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 43% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (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 17% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 38% (9 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 17% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 10% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Somersby: 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, Somersby is ranked safer than 21% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Somersby crime rate is quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs.

In NSW, only about 86% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Somersby. As a result, Somersby has low scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of Somersby, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 15 (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 Somersby’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 Somersby’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Somersby’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 Somersby is 1032 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 Somersby is 1 in 96. 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 Somersby is 1 in 18. This is equal to a rate of 5347 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.

Somersby Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person111032
Property and deception offences575347
Drug offences6563
Public order and security offences9844
Justice procedures offences8750
Other offences504690
Total14113227

Somersby Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 96

In Somersby

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Somersby vs NSW

Somersby population: 1066

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault462864375770
Sexual offences214650188179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment440910375501
Other offences against the person118839423

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault00
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences2188
Domestic violence related assault4375
Non-domestic violence related assault00

Somersby Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 18

In Somersby

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Somersby vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Somersby vs NSW, Australia

Somersby population: 1066

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft3318002830962204
Burglary/Break and Enter524967469306
Arson8376075046
Malicious damage to property11491361032602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft7657
Steal from motor vehicle111032
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling194
Break and enter non-dwelling4375

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Somersby vs NSW

Drug Offences: Somersby 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 possession63403256341667
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: Somersby vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct217321188212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences714664657179.54

Somersby Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Somersby vs NSW

Somersby Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Somersby in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Somersby?

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

What is the crime rate in Somersby?

The overall crime rate in Somersby, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 13227 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 Somersby a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Somersby total crime rate in 2021 was 13227. This means it’s 14% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Somersby has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Somersby safe at night?

35% of crimes in Somersby occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Somersby at night.

Total Crime Stats of Somersby

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 assault44
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault30
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault10
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences07
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery62
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 harassment34
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person01
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft67
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle711
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling03
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person20
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft10
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud67
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences25
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling11
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling514
Property and deception offencesArsonArson78
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property1011
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 cannabis13
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines12
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs20
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 cannabis10
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass22
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 offences57
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 offences10
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences550
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order53
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions43
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer01
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures21

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