South Grafton Crime Index

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(100 is safest)

Safer than 10% of most Australia suburbs

South Grafton Crime Map

South Grafton crime map

South Grafton Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across South Grafton
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 844, down 15% from 988 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • South Grafton is in the 14th percentile for safety, meaning 86% of NSW suburbs are safer than South Grafton and 14% of suburbs are more dangerous than South Grafton.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 11% (13 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 30% (6 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of homicide offences recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of burglary offences recorded in 2021 increased by 27% (12 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 10% (20 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 83% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 increased by 83% (10 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 21% (28 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in South Grafton: 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 South Grafton are considerably higher than the average across most suburbs in Australia. In fact, it is considered safer than about 10% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in South Grafton are higher than approximately 86% of other suburbs in NSW. Consequently, the suburb has low scores for public safety.

Your chance of becoming a victim of a crime if you live here? It’s 1 in 9 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 South Grafton’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 South Grafton. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

South Grafton Crime rate for crimes against the person is 3210 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the NSW average rate is 1500. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in South Grafton was 1 in 30. 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 South Grafton is 1 in 15, with a rate of 6357 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.

South Grafton Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person2023210
Property and deception offences4006357
Drug offences53842
Public order and security offences54858
Justice procedures offences1041653
Other offences31493
Total84413414

South Grafton Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 30

In South Grafton

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: South Grafton vs NSW

South Grafton population: 6292

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide172161
Assault109628641732770
Sexual offences2614650413179
Robbery117601622
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment6140910969501
Other offences against the person418836423

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault9143
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences17270
Domestic violence related assault55874
Non-domestic violence related assault50795

South Grafton Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 15

In South Grafton

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in South Grafton vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: South Grafton vs NSW, Australia

South Grafton population: 6292

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft22618002835922204
Burglary/Break and Enter5624967890306
Arson13376020746
Malicious damage to property105491361669602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft22350
Steal from motor vehicle32509
Steal from retail store24381
Break and enter dwelling38604
Break and enter non-dwelling18286

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in South Grafton vs NSW

Drug Offences: South Grafton 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 possession413403265241667
Drug dealing and trafficking16293167705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs21116321366
Other drug offences9584114372

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 Grafton vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct2517321397212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences2914664461179.54

South Grafton Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in South Grafton vs NSW

South Grafton Crime FAQs

How many murders were in South Grafton in 2021?

According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 0 murders in South Grafton in 2021. The number of homicides (which includes murders, attempted murder, murder conspiracy, and manslaughters) was 1.

What’s the most common crime in South Grafton?

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 Grafton is malicious damage to property.

What is the crime rate in South Grafton?

The overall crime rate in South Grafton, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 13414 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 Grafton a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that South Grafton total crime rate in 2021 was 13414. This means it’s 14% safer than all NSW suburbs. So South Grafton has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is South Grafton safe at night?

40% of crimes in South Grafton occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in South Grafton at night.

Total Crime Stats of South Grafton

DivisionSubdivisionOffence typeYear (2020)Year (2021)
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder00
Crimes against the personHomicideAttempted murder01
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder accessory, conspiracy00
Crimes against the personHomicideManslaughter00
Crimes against the personAssaultAssault Police54
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault6055
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault5750
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault99
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences1166
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery4717
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping10
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion00
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment7961
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person64
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft1222
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle2632
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store1724
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods145
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling5046
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person43
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft01
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud4766
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences3627
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling3538
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling9118
Property and deception offencesArsonArson813
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property133105
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine01
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis5426
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines2111
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs63
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 amphetamines11
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis42
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences119
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass1110
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct82
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language59
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent64
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences4929
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences10
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences151
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences21
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences3829
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody10
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order5047
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions6143
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer1111
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures63

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