South Gundagai Crime Index

19

(100 is safest)

Safer than 19% of most Australia suburbs

South Gundagai Crime Map

South Gundagai crime map

South Gundagai Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across South Gundagai
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 106, up 45% from 73 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • South Gundagai is in the 14th percentile for safety, meaning 86% of NSW suburbs are safer than South Gundagai and 14% of suburbs are more dangerous than South Gundagai.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 29% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • There was no change in the number of sexual offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There were no homicide offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There was no change in the number of burglary offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 5% (1 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 300% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 40% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in South Gundagai: An In-Depth Analysis

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of recent crime data from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) reveals that South Gundagai’s crime rate is considerably higher than the average across most suburbs in Australia, as it is ranked safer than only 19% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 86% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to South Gundagai. Therefore, South Gundagai’s public safety metrics are low.

How risky is that? Living in South Gundagai comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 15 of becoming a victim of crime, considering the total rate of crimes against the person and property. In contrast, the average chance of falling victim to crime in New South Wales stands at 1 in 20.

To better understand South Gundagai’s overall crime rate, it is essential to examine its performance in crimes against the person and property crimes separately. This approach can provide further insight into whether violent crimes, property crimes, or both, are the primary drivers of the general crime rate in South Gundagai.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of South Gundagai crime statistics shows that there are 2033 incidents against the person per 100,000 inhabitants in a standard year, compared to the NSW average rate of 1500. As a result, the chances of becoming a victim of crimes such as homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion in South Gundagai are 1 in 48.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in South Gundagai, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 24, equivalent to a rate of 4066 per 100,000 residents. As a reference, the property crime rate for every 100,000 residents in NSW is 3158.

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 Gundagai Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person162033
Property and deception offences324066
Drug offences7889
Public order and security offences7889
Justice procedures offences182287
Other offences263304
Total10613469

South Gundagai Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 48

In South Gundagai

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: South Gundagai vs NSW

South Gundagai population: 787

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault562864635770
Sexual offences214650254179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment9409101144501
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 Gundagai crime rates for the selected offences.

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault1127
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences1127
Domestic violence related assault4508
Non-domestic violence related assault1127

South Gundagai Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 24

In South Gundagai

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in South Gundagai vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: South Gundagai vs NSW, Australia

South Gundagai population: 787

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft2218002827952204
Burglary/Break and Enter224967254306
Arson1376012746
Malicious damage to property749136889602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft4508
Steal from motor vehicle1127
Steal from retail store1127
Break and enter dwelling1127
Break and enter non-dwelling1127

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in South Gundagai vs NSW

Drug Offences: South Gundagai 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 possession63403276241667
Drug dealing and trafficking0629307705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences1584112772

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 Gundagai vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct517321635212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences214664254179.54

South Gundagai Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in South Gundagai vs NSW

South Gundagai Crime FAQs

How many murders were in South Gundagai in 2021?

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

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 Gundagai is fraud.

What is the crime rate in South Gundagai?

The overall crime rate in South Gundagai, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 13469 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 Gundagai a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that South Gundagai total crime rate in 2021 was 13469. This means it’s 14% safer than all NSW suburbs. So South Gundagai has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is South Gundagai safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of South Gundagai

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 assault74
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault01
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault01
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences211
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery91
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 harassment29
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft14
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle31
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store21
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods21
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling42
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud911
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences02
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling11
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling111
Property and deception offencesArsonArson11
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property57
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine20
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis73
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines43
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs00
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 amphetamines10
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 offences11
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass14
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent01
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences62
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 offences426
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order48
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions18
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer12
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures00

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