Stanmore Crime Index

52

(100 is safest)

Safer than 52% of most Australia suburbs

Stanmore Crime Map

Stanmore crime map

Stanmore Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Stanmore
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 390, down 1% from 392 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Stanmore is in the 47th percentile for safety, meaning 53% of NSW suburbs are safer than Stanmore and 47% of suburbs are more dangerous than Stanmore.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 21% (7 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 40% (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 50% (6 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 9% (15 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 60% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 27% (14 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Stanmore: 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 Stanmore are about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia. In fact, it is considered safer than about 52% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in Stanmore are higher than approximately 53% of other suburbs in NSW. Consequently, the suburb has moderate scores for public safety.

Your chance of becoming a victim of a crime if you live here? It’s 1 in 29 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 Stanmore’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 Stanmore. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

Stanmore Crime rate for crimes against the person is 889 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the NSW average rate is 1500. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in Stanmore was 1 in 112. 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 Stanmore is 1 in 39, with a rate of 2483 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.

Stanmore Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person68889
Property and deception offences1902483
Drug offences29379
Public order and security offences23301
Justice procedures offences39510
Other offences41536
Total3905097

Stanmore Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 112

In Stanmore

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Stanmore vs NSW

Stanmore population: 7652

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault4062864523770
Sexual offences61465078179
Robbery217602622
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment1840910235501
Other offences against the person218832623

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault339
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences339
Domestic violence related assault23301
Non-domestic violence related assault15196

Stanmore Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 39

In Stanmore

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Stanmore vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Stanmore vs NSW, Australia

Stanmore population: 7652

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft14518002818952204
Burglary/Break and Enter62496778306
Arson137601346
Malicious damage to property3849136497602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft8105
Steal from motor vehicle17222
Steal from retail store22288
Break and enter dwelling565
Break and enter non-dwelling113

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Stanmore vs NSW

Drug Offences: Stanmore 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 possession213403227441667
Drug dealing and trafficking46293527705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences458415272

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: Stanmore vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct1317321170212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences1014664131179.54

Stanmore Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Stanmore vs NSW

Stanmore Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Stanmore in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Stanmore?

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

What is the crime rate in Stanmore?

The overall crime rate in Stanmore, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 5097 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 Stanmore a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Stanmore total crime rate in 2021 was 5097. This means it’s 47% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Stanmore has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Stanmore safe at night?

39% of crimes in Stanmore occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Stanmore at night.

Total Crime Stats of Stanmore

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 Police52
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault1423
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault1415
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault43
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences661
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery593
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 harassment1918
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person12
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft48
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle2817
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store2222
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods79
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling2313
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person31
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud5961
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences1414
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling105
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling211
Property and deception offencesArsonArson21
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property5238
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine30
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics03
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis48
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines73
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy10
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs87
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis01
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines22
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs11
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis20
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences34
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass1410
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct21
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent22
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences310
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences20
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences01
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences58
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences832
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order810
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions1228
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer71
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures20

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