Springdale Heights Crime Index

19

(100 is safest)

Safer than 19% of most Australia suburbs

Springdale Heights Crime Map

Springdale Heights crime map

Springdale Heights Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Springdale Heights
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 239, up 9% from 220 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Springdale Heights is in the 23rd percentile for safety, meaning 77% of NSW suburbs are safer than Springdale Heights and 23% of suburbs are more dangerous than Springdale Heights.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 29% (7 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 14% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 9% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • 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 increased by 3% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Springdale Heights: 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 Springdale Heights are considerably higher than the average across most suburbs in Australia. In fact, it is considered safer than about 19% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in Springdale Heights are higher than approximately 77% 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 14 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 Springdale Heights’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 Springdale Heights. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

Springdale Heights Crime rate for crimes against the person is 2770 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the NSW average rate is 1500. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in Springdale Heights was 1 in 35. 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 Springdale Heights is 1 in 25, with a rate of 3909 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.

Springdale Heights Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person732770
Property and deception offences1033909
Drug offences11417
Public order and security offences5190
Justice procedures offences351328
Other offences12455
Total2399070

Springdale Heights Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 35

In Springdale Heights

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in Springdale Heights vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Springdale Heights vs NSW

Springdale Heights population: 2635

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault31628641176770
Sexual offences314650114179
Robbery217607622
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion1127382
Intimidation, stalking and harassment35409101328501
Other offences against the person118833823

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault138
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences276
Domestic violence related assault22835
Non-domestic violence related assault9342

Springdale Heights Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 25

In Springdale Heights

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Springdale Heights vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Springdale Heights vs NSW, Australia

Springdale Heights population: 2635

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft6018002822772204
Burglary/Break and Enter1224967455306
Arson137603846
Malicious damage to property30491361139602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft9342
Steal from motor vehicle16607
Steal from retail store4152
Break and enter dwelling12455
Break and enter non-dwelling00

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Springdale Heights vs NSW

Drug Offences: Springdale Heights 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 possession73403226641667
Drug dealing and trafficking0629307705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs21116761366
Other drug offences258417672

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: Springdale Heights vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct317321114212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences21466476179.54

Springdale Heights Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Springdale Heights vs NSW

Springdale Heights Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Springdale Heights in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Springdale Heights?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Springdale Heights is intimidation, stalking and harassment.

What is the crime rate in Springdale Heights?

The overall crime rate in Springdale Heights, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 9070 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 Springdale Heights a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Springdale Heights total crime rate in 2021 was 9070. This means it’s 23% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Springdale Heights has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Springdale Heights safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of Springdale Heights

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 Police20
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault1422
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault89
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault41
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences312
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery52
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping00
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion01
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment1735
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person01
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft99
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle2116
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store44
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods42
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling914
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud512
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences33
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling1312
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling110
Property and deception offencesArsonArson41
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property2930
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 cannabis35
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines72
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs10
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 amphetamines00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis12
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences12
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass31
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct01
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent11
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences32
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences00
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences11
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences711
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order1427
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions176
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer20
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures72

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