Verona Crime Index

71

(100 is safest)

Safer than 71% of most Australia suburbs

Verona Crime Map

Verona crime map

Verona Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Verona
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 6, up 50% from 4 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Verona is in the 85th percentile for safety, meaning 15% of NSW suburbs are safer than Verona and 85% of suburbs are more dangerous than Verona.
  • There were no assault offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • 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.
  • There was no change in the number of theft offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • 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 increased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Verona: 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 Verona’s crime rate is below average to the majority of suburbs in Australia, as it is ranked safer than only 71% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 15% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Verona. Therefore, Verona’s public safety metrics are very high.

How risky is that? Living in Verona comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 71 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 Verona’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 Verona.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Verona crime statistics shows that there are 346 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 Verona are 1 in 288.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Verona, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 95, equivalent to a rate of 1038 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.

Verona Crime Rates by Offences Division

Verona Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 288

In Verona

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Verona vs NSW

Verona population: 289

NSW population: 8058541

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

Verona Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 95

In Verona

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Verona vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Verona vs NSW, Australia

Verona population: 289

NSW population: 8058541

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

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Verona vs NSW

Drug Offences: Verona vs New South Wales

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: Verona vs NSW

Verona Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Verona vs NSW

Verona Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Verona in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Verona?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Verona is breach apprehended violence order.

What is the crime rate in Verona?

The overall crime rate in Verona, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 2076 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 Verona a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Verona total crime rate in 2021 was 2076. This means it’s 85% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Verona has a very high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Verona safe at night?

32% of crimes in Verona occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Verona at night.

Total Crime Stats of Verona

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