South Albury Crime Index

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(100 is safest)

Safer than 4% of most Australia suburbs

South Albury Crime Map

South Albury crime map

South Albury Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across South Albury
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 297, down 67% from 901 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • South Albury is in the 7th percentile for safety, meaning 93% of NSW suburbs are safer than South Albury and 7% of suburbs are more dangerous than South Albury.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 9% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 25% (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 52% (11 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 6% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 increased by 200% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • 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 decreased by 24% (9 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in South Albury: 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 South Albury is safer than only 4% of all suburbs across the nation, regardless of population size. This implies that South Albury’s crime rate is considerably higher than the average across most suburbs in Australia.

How does South Albury perform compared to other suburbs of all population sizes in NSW? The crime rate in South Albury is greater than that of roughly 93% of other suburbs in NSW, leading to low public safety scores.

As a resident of South Albury, the likelihood of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 6 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 South Albury’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 South Albury. By doing so, we can gain a more in-depth insight into the nature and extent of crime in South Albury.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis has uncovered that the rate of crimes against the person in South Albury is 5391 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 18 if you reside in South Albury.

Our data reveals that the odds of becoming a victim of property crime in South Albury are 1 in 10, with a rate of 9306 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.

South Albury Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person735391
Property and deception offences1269306
Drug offences191403
Public order and security offences241773
Justice procedures offences382806
Other offences171256
Total29721935

South Albury Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 18

In South Albury

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: South Albury vs NSW

South Albury population: 1354

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault47628643471770
Sexual offences514650369179
Robbery2176014822
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment19409101403501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault3222
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences2148
Domestic violence related assault282068
Non-domestic violence related assault191403

South Albury Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 10

In South Albury

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in South Albury vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: South Albury vs NSW, Australia

South Albury population: 1354

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft8618002863522204
Burglary/Break and Enter1024967739306
Arson2376014846
Malicious damage to property28491362068602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft7517
Steal from motor vehicle241773
Steal from retail store8591
Break and enter dwelling6443
Break and enter non-dwelling4295

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in South Albury vs NSW

Drug Offences: South Albury 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 possession123403288641667
Drug dealing and trafficking262931487705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences5584136972

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: South Albury vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct1017321739212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences14146641034179.54

South Albury Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in South Albury vs NSW

South Albury Crime FAQs

How many murders were in South Albury in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in South Albury?

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

What is the crime rate in South Albury?

The overall crime rate in South Albury, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 21935 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 South Albury a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that South Albury total crime rate in 2021 was 21935. This means it’s 7% safer than all NSW suburbs. So South Albury has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is South Albury safe at night?

45% of crimes in South Albury occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in South Albury at night.

Total Crime Stats of South Albury

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 Police40
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault2428
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault1519
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault13
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences315
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery152
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 harassment2019
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person10
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft67
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle1824
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store78
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods104
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling914
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person21
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud1515
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences1413
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling146
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling714
Property and deception offencesArsonArson32
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property3728
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 cannabis275
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines83
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs84
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines22
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy20
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 offences45
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass108
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct30
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language40
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent42
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences2114
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 offences53517
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody10
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order1722
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions222
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer54
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures1510

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