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

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person53106
Property and deception offences1621
Drug offences00
Public order and security offences1621
Justice procedures offences00
Other offences00
Total74348

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

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault2628641242770
Sexual offences114650621179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment140910621501
Other offences against the person1188362123

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.

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault00
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences1621
Domestic violence related assault00
Non-domestic violence related assault21242

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

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft11800286212204
Burglary/Break and Enter0249670306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property0491360602

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

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

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Stratford vs NSW

Drug Offences: Stratford 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 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: Stratford 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 offences114664621179.54

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

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 assault00
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault02
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault00
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences10
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery01
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 harassment31
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person01
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling31
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud00
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences00
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling00
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling010
Property and deception offencesArsonArson10
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property50
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 offences00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass30
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct10
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 offences01
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 offences40
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions00
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