Vaucluse Crime Index

77

(100 is safest)

Safer than 77% of most Australia suburbs

Vaucluse Crime Map

Vaucluse crime map

Vaucluse Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Vaucluse
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 334, up 13% from 295 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Vaucluse is in the 64th percentile for safety, meaning 36% of NSW suburbs are safer than Vaucluse and 64% of suburbs are more dangerous than Vaucluse.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 19% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 21% (3 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 decreased by 5% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 9% (9 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 increased by 44% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 32% (9 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Vaucluse: 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 Vaucluse are below average to the majority of suburbs in Australia. In fact, it is considered safer than about 77% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in Vaucluse are higher than approximately 36% 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 1 in 45 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 Vaucluse’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 Vaucluse. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

Vaucluse Crime rate for crimes against the person is 613 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the NSW average rate is 1500. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in Vaucluse was 1 in 162. 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 Vaucluse is 1 in 63, with a rate of 1564 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.

Vaucluse Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person58613
Property and deception offences1481564
Drug offences37391
Public order and security offences21222
Justice procedures offences885
Other offences62655
Total3343529

Vaucluse Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 162

In Vaucluse

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Vaucluse vs NSW

Vaucluse population: 9464

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault3262864338770
Sexual offences1114650116179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion1127112
Intimidation, stalking and harassment1140910116501
Other offences against the person318833223

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault553
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences663
Domestic violence related assault20211
Non-domestic violence related assault11116

Vaucluse Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 63

In Vaucluse

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Vaucluse vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Vaucluse vs NSW, Australia

Vaucluse population: 9464

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft10718002811312204
Burglary/Break and Enter2124967222306
Arson137601146
Malicious damage to property1949136201602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft13137
Steal from motor vehicle42444
Steal from retail store111
Break and enter dwelling21222
Break and enter non-dwelling00

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Vaucluse vs NSW

Drug Offences: Vaucluse 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 possession273403228541667
Drug dealing and trafficking66293637705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences458414272

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: Vaucluse vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct1217321127212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences91466495179.54

Vaucluse Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Vaucluse vs NSW

Vaucluse Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Vaucluse in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Vaucluse?

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

What is the crime rate in Vaucluse?

The overall crime rate in Vaucluse, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 3529 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 Vaucluse a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Vaucluse total crime rate in 2021 was 3529. This means it’s 64% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Vaucluse has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Vaucluse safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of Vaucluse

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 Police31
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault1520
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault911
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault65
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences835
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery356
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping00
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion01
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment1611
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person13
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft913
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle3642
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store01
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods12
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling1310
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person11
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud3535
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences33
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling1921
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling310
Property and deception offencesArsonArson21
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property2819
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine02
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis420
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy10
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs45
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine05
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 drugs01
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences24
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass107
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct11
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language11
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent03
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences59
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences15
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences01
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences4256
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order111
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions35
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer22
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