Springvale Crime Index

98

(100 is safest)

Safer than 98% of most Australia suburbs

Springvale Crime Map

Springvale (Wagga Wagga) crime map

Springvale Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Springvale (Wagga Wagga)
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 17, down 37% from 27 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Springvale is in the 98th percentile for safety, meaning 2% of NSW suburbs are safer than Springvale and 98% of suburbs are more dangerous than Springvale.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (1 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 60% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 13% (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 decreased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no motor vehicle theft offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 33% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Springvale: 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 Springvale’s crime rate is noticeably lower than the average compared to most Australia’s suburbs, as it is ranked safer than only 98% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 2% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Springvale. Therefore, Springvale’s public safety metrics are very high.

How risky is that? Living in Springvale comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 123 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 Springvale’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 Springvale.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Springvale crime statistics shows that there are 162 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 Springvale are 1 in 617.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Springvale, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 154, equivalent to a rate of 647 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.

Springvale Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person3162
Property and deception offences12647
Drug offences154
Public order and security offences00
Justice procedures offences154
Other offences00
Total17917

Springvale Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 617

In Springvale

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in Springvale (Wagga Wagga) vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Springvale vs NSW

Springvale population: 1854

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault0628640770
Sexual offences0146500179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment340910162501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault00
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences00
Domestic violence related assault00
Non-domestic violence related assault00

Springvale Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 154

In Springvale (Wagga Wagga)

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Springvale (Wagga Wagga) vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Springvale vs NSW, Australia

Springvale population: 1854

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft71800283782204
Burglary/Break and Enter224967108306
Arson137605446
Malicious damage to property249136108602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft00
Steal from motor vehicle00
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling2108
Break and enter non-dwelling00

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Springvale (Wagga Wagga) vs NSW

Drug Offences: Springvale 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 possession034032041667
Drug dealing and trafficking0629307705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences158415472

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: Springvale vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct0173210212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences0146640179.54

Springvale Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Springvale (Wagga Wagga) vs NSW

Springvale Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Springvale in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Springvale?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Springvale is fraud.

What is the crime rate in Springvale?

The overall crime rate in Springvale, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 917 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 Springvale a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Springvale total crime rate in 2021 was 917. This means it’s 98% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Springvale has a very high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Springvale safe at night?

41% of crimes in Springvale occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Springvale at night.

Total Crime Stats of Springvale

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 assault10
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault00
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault10
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences06
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery20
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 harassment63
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft10
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle30
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling21
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud26
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences00
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling52
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling010
Property and deception offencesArsonArson01
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property32
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 cannabis00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines00
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 amphetamines00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences01
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent00
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences00
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 offences20
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions01
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer00
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