Stratford Crime Index

77

(100 is safest)

Safer than 77% of most Australia suburbs

Stratford Crime Map

Stratford crime map

Stratford Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Stratford
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 7, down 67% from 21 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Stratford is in the 54th percentile for safety, meaning 46% of NSW suburbs are safer than Stratford and 54% of suburbs are more dangerous than Stratford.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 200% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • There was no change in the number of sexual offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There were no homicide offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There were no burglary offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 67% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • 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 100% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Stratford: 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 Stratford’s crime rate is below average to the majority of suburbs in Australia, as it is ranked safer than only 77% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 46% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Stratford. Therefore, Stratford’s public safety metrics are high.

How risky is that? Living in Stratford comes with a statistical risk of 0 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 Stratford’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 Stratford.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Stratford crime statistics shows that there are 3106 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 Stratford are 1 in 31.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Stratford, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 160, equivalent to a rate of 621 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.

Stratford Crime Rates by Offences Division

Stratford Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 31

In Stratford

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Stratford vs NSW

Stratford population: 161

NSW population: 8058541

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

Stratford Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 160

In Stratford

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Stratford vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Stratford vs NSW, Australia

Stratford population: 161

NSW population: 8058541

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

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Stratford vs NSW

Drug Offences: Stratford vs New South Wales

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: Stratford vs NSW

Stratford Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Stratford vs NSW

Stratford Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Stratford in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Stratford?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Stratford is non-domestic violence related assault.

What is the crime rate in Stratford?

The overall crime rate in Stratford, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 4348 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 Stratford a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Stratford total crime rate in 2021 was 4348. This means it’s 54% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Stratford has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Stratford safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of Stratford

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