Spring Farm Crime Index

86

(100 is safest)

Safer than 86% of most Australia suburbs

Spring Farm Crime Map

Spring Farm crime map

Spring Farm Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Spring Farm
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 256, up 19% from 216 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Spring Farm is in the 77th percentile for safety, meaning 23% of NSW suburbs are safer than Spring Farm and 77% of suburbs are more dangerous than Spring Farm.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 10% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 57% (4 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 43% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 109% (38 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There was no change in the number of motor vehicle theft offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 8% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Spring Farm: 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 Spring Farm’s crime rate is noticeably lower than the average compared to most Australia’s suburbs, as it is ranked safer than only 86% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 23% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Spring Farm. Therefore, Spring Farm’s public safety metrics are very high.

How risky is that? Living in Spring Farm comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 56 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 Spring Farm’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 Spring Farm.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Spring Farm crime statistics shows that there are 718 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 Spring Farm are 1 in 138.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Spring Farm, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 96, equivalent to a rate of 1032 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.

Spring Farm Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person71718
Property and deception offences1021032
Drug offences26263
Public order and security offences10101
Justice procedures offences21213
Other offences26263
Total2562591

Spring Farm Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 138

In Spring Farm

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in Spring Farm vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Spring Farm vs NSW

Spring Farm population: 9882

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault3762864374770
Sexual offences31465030179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment3140910314501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault220
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences110
Domestic violence related assault32324
Non-domestic violence related assault551

Spring Farm Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 96

In Spring Farm

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Spring Farm vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Spring Farm vs NSW, Australia

Spring Farm population: 9882

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft731800287392204
Burglary/Break and Enter42496740306
Arson237602046
Malicious damage to property2349136233602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft440
Steal from motor vehicle23233
Steal from retail store220
Break and enter dwelling330
Break and enter non-dwelling110

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Spring Farm vs NSW

Drug Offences: Spring Farm 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 possession143403214241667
Drug dealing and trafficking56293517705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs21116201366
Other drug offences558415172

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: Spring Farm vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct31732130212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences71466471179.54

Spring Farm Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Spring Farm vs NSW

Spring Farm Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Spring Farm in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Spring Farm?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Spring Farm is domestic violence related assault.

What is the crime rate in Spring Farm?

The overall crime rate in Spring Farm, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 2591 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 Spring Farm a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Spring Farm total crime rate in 2021 was 2591. This means it’s 77% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Spring Farm has a very high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Spring Farm safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of Spring Farm

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 Police10
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault3632
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault45
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault22
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences529
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery131
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 harassment3331
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft44
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle323
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store02
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods23
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling57
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud1329
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences85
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling63
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling111
Property and deception offencesArsonArson12
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property2523
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 cannabis411
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines21
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy21
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs41
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine01
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis01
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines13
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis02
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences25
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass33
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language20
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent20
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences117
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 offences526
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody10
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order159
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions911
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer31
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