South Granville Crime Index

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(100 is safest)

Safer than 49% of most Australia suburbs

South Granville Crime Map

South Granville crime map

South Granville Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across South Granville
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 449, up 14% from 394 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • South Granville is in the 29th percentile for safety, meaning 71% of NSW suburbs are safer than South Granville and 29% of suburbs are more dangerous than South Granville.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 46% (29 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 67% (8 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 11% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 2% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 increased by 20% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 29% (10 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in South Granville: 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, South Granville is ranked safer than 49% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that South Granville crime rate is about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia.

In NSW, only about 71% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than South Granville. As a result, South Granville has moderate scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of South Granville, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 27 (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 South Granville’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 South Granville’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about South Granville’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 South Granville is 1153 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 South Granville is 1 in 86. 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 South Granville is 1 in 41. This is equal to a rate of 2391 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.

South Granville Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person671153
Property and deception offences1392391
Drug offences951634
Public order and security offences35602
Justice procedures offences31533
Other offences821411
Total4497724

South Granville Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 86

In South Granville

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: South Granville vs NSW

South Granville population: 5813

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault3462864585770
Sexual offences41465069179
Robbery217603422
Abduction and kidnapping1203173
Blackmail and Extortion1127172
Intimidation, stalking and harassment2440910413501
Other offences against the person118831723

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault352
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences117
Domestic violence related assault19327
Non-domestic violence related assault14241

South Granville Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 41

In South Granville

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in South Granville vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: South Granville vs NSW, Australia

South Granville population: 5813

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft9318002816002204
Burglary/Break and Enter1724967292306
Arson437606946
Malicious damage to property2549136430602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft12206
Steal from motor vehicle18310
Steal from retail store117
Break and enter dwelling13224
Break and enter non-dwelling469

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in South Granville vs NSW

Drug Offences: South Granville 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 possession8634032147941667
Drug dealing and trafficking36293527705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences6584110372

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 Granville vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct1217321206212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences2314664396179.54

South Granville Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in South Granville vs NSW

South Granville Crime FAQs

How many murders were in South Granville in 2021?

According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 0 murders in South Granville 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 Granville?

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 Granville is possession and/or use of cannabis.

What is the crime rate in South Granville?

The overall crime rate in South Granville, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 7724 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 Granville a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that South Granville total crime rate in 2021 was 7724. This means it’s 29% safer than all NSW suburbs. So South Granville has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is South Granville safe at night?

36% of crimes in South Granville occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in South Granville at night.

Total Crime Stats of South Granville

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 Police21
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault3619
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault2514
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault63
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences630
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery341
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping01
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion01
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment3624
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person01
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft1012
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle2218
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store41
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods714
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling98
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person12
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud3430
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences88
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling1213
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling714
Property and deception offencesArsonArson14
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property3525
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine41
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics05
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis2047
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines810
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs923
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine31
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics02
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis30
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs10
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis30
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs10
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences46
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass64
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct01
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language02
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent85
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences2323
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 offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences1382
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order129
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions818
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer44
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures10

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