Stockton Crime Index

24

(100 is safest)

Safer than 24% of most Australia suburbs

Stockton Crime Map

Stockton crime map

Stockton Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Stockton
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 319, up 14% from 281 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Stockton is in the 29th percentile for safety, meaning 71% of NSW suburbs are safer than Stockton and 29% of suburbs are more dangerous than Stockton.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 22% (7 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 175% (7 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of homicide offences recorded in 2021 increased by 200% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of burglary offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 32% (8 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 11% (8 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 increased by 200% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 38% (16 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Stockton: 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 Stockton are quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs. In fact, it is considered safer than about 24% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in Stockton are higher than approximately 71% 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 16 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 Stockton’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 Stockton. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

Stockton Crime rate for crimes against the person is 2222 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the NSW average rate is 1500. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in Stockton was 1 in 44. 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 Stockton is 1 in 25, with a rate of 3802 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.

Stockton Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person902222
Property and deception offences1543802
Drug offences10247
Public order and security offences10247
Justice procedures offences421037
Other offences13321
Total3197875

Stockton Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 44

In Stockton

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Stockton vs NSW

Stockton population: 4051

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide272491
Assault3962864963770
Sexual offences1114650272179
Robbery117602522
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment3740910913501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder249
Sexual assault499
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences7173
Domestic violence related assault23568
Non-domestic violence related assault14346

Stockton Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 25

In Stockton

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Stockton vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Stockton vs NSW, Australia

Stockton population: 4051

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft7818002819252204
Burglary/Break and Enter1724967420306
Arson137602546
Malicious damage to property58491361432602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft6148
Steal from motor vehicle19469
Steal from retail store249
Break and enter dwelling11272
Break and enter non-dwelling6148

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Stockton vs NSW

Drug Offences: Stockton 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 possession83403219741667
Drug dealing and trafficking16293257705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences158412572

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: Stockton vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct917321222212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences11466425179.54

Stockton Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Stockton vs NSW

Stockton Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Stockton in 2021?

According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 2 murders in Stockton in 2021. The number of homicides (which includes murders, attempted murder, murder conspiracy, and manslaughters) was 2.

What’s the most common crime in Stockton?

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

What is the crime rate in Stockton?

The overall crime rate in Stockton, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 7875 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 Stockton a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Stockton total crime rate in 2021 was 7875. This means it’s 29% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Stockton has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Stockton safe at night?

36% of crimes in Stockton occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Stockton at night.

Total Crime Stats of Stockton

DivisionSubdivisionOffence typeYear (2020)Year (2021)
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder02
Crimes against the personHomicideAttempted murder00
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder accessory, conspiracy00
Crimes against the personHomicideManslaughter00
Crimes against the personAssaultAssault Police02
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault823
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault2414
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault24
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences219
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery197
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 harassment2637
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person10
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft26
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle1919
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store52
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods01
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling1314
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person10
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud1919
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences1117
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling1411
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling1116
Property and deception offencesArsonArson71
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property4258
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine12
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis74
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines31
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy01
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine01
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 offences21
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass154
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct22
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent13
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences21
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences12
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences74
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences107
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order1217
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions822
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer11
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures12

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