Unanderra Crime Index

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(100 is safest)

Safer than 16% of most Australia suburbs

Unanderra Crime Map

Unanderra crime map

Unanderra Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Unanderra
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 724, up 18% from 613 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Unanderra is in the 14th percentile for safety, meaning 86% of NSW suburbs are safer than Unanderra and 14% of suburbs are more dangerous than Unanderra.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 30% (13 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 118% (13 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no homicide offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of burglary offences recorded in 2021 increased by 87% (27 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 23% (37 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 67% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 increased by 7% (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 Unanderra: 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, Unanderra is ranked safer than 16% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Unanderra crime rate is considerably higher than the average across most suburbs in Australia.

In NSW, only about 86% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Unanderra. As a result, Unanderra has low scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of Unanderra, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 12 (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 Unanderra’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 Unanderra’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Unanderra’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 Unanderra is 1973 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 Unanderra is 1 in 50. 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 Unanderra is 1 in 17. This is equal to a rate of 5517 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.

Unanderra Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person1081973
Property and deception offences3025517
Drug offences48877
Public order and security offences28512
Justice procedures offences47859
Other offences1913489
Total72413226

Unanderra Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 50

In Unanderra

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Unanderra vs NSW

Unanderra population: 5474

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault57628641041770
Sexual offences2414650438179
Robbery117601822
Abduction and kidnapping1203183
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment2240910402501
Other offences against the person318835523

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault11201
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences13237
Domestic violence related assault32585
Non-domestic violence related assault24438

Unanderra Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 17

In Unanderra

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Unanderra vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Unanderra vs NSW, Australia

Unanderra population: 5474

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft19918002836352204
Burglary/Break and Enter58249671060306
Arson237603746
Malicious damage to property4349136786602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft15274
Steal from motor vehicle40731
Steal from retail store35639
Break and enter dwelling21384
Break and enter non-dwelling37676

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Unanderra vs NSW

Drug Offences: Unanderra 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 possession433403278641667
Drug dealing and trafficking16293187705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs11116181366
Other drug offences358415572

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: Unanderra vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct1317321237212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences1514664274179.54

Unanderra Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Unanderra vs NSW

Unanderra Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Unanderra in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Unanderra?

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

What is the crime rate in Unanderra?

The overall crime rate in Unanderra, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 13226 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 Unanderra a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Unanderra total crime rate in 2021 was 13226. This means it’s 14% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Unanderra has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Unanderra safe at night?

33% of crimes in Unanderra occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Unanderra at night.

Total Crime Stats of Unanderra

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 Police11
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault1632
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault2724
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault311
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences865
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery4513
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping11
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion00
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment2722
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person13
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft1415
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle4040
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store1635
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods67
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling1510
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person51
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud4565
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences2126
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling1421
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling17137
Property and deception offencesArsonArson42
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property4343
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics10
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis2127
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines913
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs83
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine50
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines11
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis11
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences33
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass55
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct52
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language23
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent33
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences1015
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences53
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences141104
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences1984
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody10
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order2221
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions2023
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer33
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