St Andrews Crime Index

74

(100 is safest)

Safer than 74% of most Australia suburbs

St Andrews Crime Map

St Andrews crime map

St Andrews Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across St Andrews
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 174, up 13% from 154 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • St Andrews is in the 72st percentile for safety, meaning 29% of NSW suburbs are safer than St Andrews and 71% of suburbs are more dangerous than St Andrews.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (16 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 67% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • 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 20% (8 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 75% (3 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 decreased by 36% (9 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in St Andrews: 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, St Andrews is ranked safer than 74% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that St Andrews crime rate is below average to the majority of suburbs in Australia.

In NSW, only about 29% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than St Andrews. As a result, St Andrews has high scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of St Andrews, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 42 (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 St Andrews’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 St Andrews’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about St Andrews’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 St Andrews is 1092 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 St Andrews is 1 in 91. 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 St Andrews is 1 in 80. This is equal to a rate of 1231 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.

St Andrews Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person631092
Property and deception offences711231
Drug offences352
Public order and security offences352
Justice procedures offences13225
Other offences21364
Total1743016

St Andrews Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 91

In St Andrews

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in St Andrews vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: St Andrews vs NSW

St Andrews population: 5770

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault3262864555770
Sexual offences1014650173179
Robbery117601722
Abduction and kidnapping1203173
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment1940910329501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault117
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences9156
Domestic violence related assault22381
Non-domestic violence related assault10173

St Andrews Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 80

In St Andrews

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in St Andrews vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: St Andrews vs NSW, Australia

St Andrews population: 5770

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft491800288492204
Burglary/Break and Enter52496787306
Arson137601746
Malicious damage to property1649136277602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft469
Steal from motor vehicle9156
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling587
Break and enter non-dwelling00

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in St Andrews vs NSW

Drug Offences: St Andrews 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 possession3340325241667
Drug dealing and trafficking0629307705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences05841072

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: St Andrews vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct21732135212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences11466417179.54

St Andrews Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in St Andrews vs NSW

St Andrews Crime FAQs

How many murders were in St Andrews in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in St Andrews?

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

What is the crime rate in St Andrews?

The overall crime rate in St Andrews, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 3016 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 St Andrews a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that St Andrews total crime rate in 2021 was 3016. This means it’s 71% safer than all NSW suburbs. So St Andrews has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is St Andrews safe at night?

28% of crimes in St Andrews occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in St Andrews at night.

Total Crime Stats of St Andrews

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 assault010
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault31
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences325
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery179
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping01
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion00
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment1919
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person10
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft44
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle109
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store10
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods31
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling48
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person10
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud1725
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences12
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling55
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling010
Property and deception offencesArsonArson31
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property2516
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine30
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics10
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis31
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines02
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 cannabis00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass11
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent11
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences51
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences00
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences12
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences319
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order98
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions35
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer10
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