Sunshine Crime Index

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(100 is safest)

Safer than 4% of most Australia suburbs

Sunshine Crime Map

Sunshine crime map

Sunshine Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Sunshine
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 16, down 65% from 46 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Sunshine is in the 66th percentile for safety, meaning 34% of NSW suburbs are safer than Sunshine and 66% of suburbs are more dangerous than Sunshine.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 50% (1 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.
  • The number of burglary offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 60% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 73% (8 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 50% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There was no change in the number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.

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Crime in Sunshine: 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 Sunshine are considerably higher than the average across most suburbs in Australia. In fact, it is considered safer than about 4% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in Sunshine are higher than approximately 34% of other suburbs in NSW. Consequently, the suburb has high scores for public safety.

Your chance of becoming a victim of a crime if you live here? It’s 0 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 Sunshine’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 Sunshine. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

Sunshine Crime rate for crimes against the person is 837 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the NSW average rate is 1500. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in Sunshine was 1 in 119. 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 Sunshine is 1 in 79, with a rate of 1255 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.

Sunshine Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person4837
Property and deception offences61255
Drug offences00
Public order and security offences3628
Justice procedures offences2418
Other offences1209
Total163347

Sunshine Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 119

In Sunshine

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Sunshine vs NSW

Sunshine population: 478

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault162864209770
Sexual offences214650418179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment140910209501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault1209
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences1209
Domestic violence related assault1209
Non-domestic violence related assault00

Sunshine Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 79

In Sunshine

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Sunshine vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Sunshine vs NSW, Australia

Sunshine population: 478

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft31800286282204
Burglary/Break and Enter224967418306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property149136209602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft1209
Steal from motor vehicle00
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling1209
Break and enter non-dwelling1209

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Sunshine vs NSW

Drug Offences: Sunshine 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: Sunshine 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 offences314664628179.54

Sunshine Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Sunshine vs NSW

Sunshine Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Sunshine in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Sunshine?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Sunshine is prohibited and regulated weapons offences.

What is the crime rate in Sunshine?

The overall crime rate in Sunshine, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 3347 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 Sunshine a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Sunshine total crime rate in 2021 was 3347. This means it’s 66% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Sunshine has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Sunshine safe at night?

35% of crimes in Sunshine occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Sunshine at night.

Total Crime Stats of Sunshine

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 assault01
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault20
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault11
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences11
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery51
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 harassment11
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person10
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft21
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods10
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling20
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud51
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences11
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling41
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling111
Property and deception offencesArsonArson00
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property11
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 cannabis20
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines10
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs10
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 offences20
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct00
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 offences63
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 offences31
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order31
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions31
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