Townsend Crime Index

49

(100 is safest)

Safer than 49% of most Australia suburbs

Townsend Crime Map

Townsend crime map

Townsend Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Townsend
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 34, down 41% from 58 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Townsend is in the 65th percentile for safety, meaning 35% of NSW suburbs are safer than Townsend and 65% of suburbs are more dangerous than Townsend.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 75% (6 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 was no change in the number of burglary offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 140% (7 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 56% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Townsend: An In-Depth Analysis

According to AU Crime Rate’s analysis of the latest crime statistics from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, Townsend is ranked safer than 49% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Townsend crime rate is about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia.

In NSW, only about 35% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Townsend. As a result, Townsend has high scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of Townsend, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 36 (based on the total crime rate of crimes against the person and property combined) while the New South Wales average is 1 in 20.

Let’s take a closer look at Townsend’s crime statistics and see how it fares in terms of crimes against person and property crimes. This information is crucial because it can shed light on whether violent or property crimes or both, are the primary factors driving Townsend’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Townsend’s crime data and what they reveal about the suburb’s safety and security? Let’s dive in!

AU Crime Rate’s analysis reveals that against the person crime rate in Townsend is 811 per one hundred thousand inhabitants while the NSW average rate is 1500. So, one’s chances of becoming a victim of crimes against the person in Townsend is 1 in 122. The crimes against the person included in this analysis are homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion.

From our analysis, we discovered that your odds of becoming a victim of a property crime if you live in Townsend is 1 in 51. This is equal to a rate of 1927 per one hundred thousand residents compared to a rate of 3158 per 100,000 residents for NSW state. It’s worth mentioning that the property crimes tracked here include 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.

Townsend Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person8811
Property and deception offences191927
Drug offences1101
Public order and security offences2203
Justice procedures offences1101
Other offences3304
Total343448

Townsend Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 122

In Townsend

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Townsend vs NSW

Townsend population: 986

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault262864203770
Sexual offences114650101179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment540910507501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault00
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences1101
Domestic violence related assault2203
Non-domestic violence related assault00

Townsend Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 51

In Townsend

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Townsend vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Townsend vs NSW, Australia

Townsend population: 986

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft1218002812172204
Burglary/Break and Enter324967304306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property449136406602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft00
Steal from motor vehicle2203
Steal from retail store1101
Break and enter dwelling1101
Break and enter non-dwelling2203

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Townsend vs NSW

Drug Offences: Townsend 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 possession13403210141667
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: Townsend vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct117321101212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences114664101179.54

Townsend Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Townsend vs NSW

Townsend Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Townsend in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Townsend?

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

What is the crime rate in Townsend?

The overall crime rate in Townsend, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 3448 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 Townsend a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Townsend total crime rate in 2021 was 3448. This means it’s 65% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Townsend has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Townsend safe at night?

40% of crimes in Townsend occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Townsend at night.

Total Crime Stats of Townsend

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 Police10
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault42
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault30
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault10
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences07
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery21
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 harassment65
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle02
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store11
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling12
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud27
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences10
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling31
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling012
Property and deception offencesArsonArson00
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property94
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 cannabis21
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 conductTrespass70
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct01
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent20
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences21
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 offences63
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order31
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions20
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer20
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