West Bathurst Crime Index

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(100 is safest)

Safer than 14% of most Australia suburbs

West Bathurst Crime Map

West Bathurst crime map

West Bathurst Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across West Bathurst
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 492, up 43% from 343 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • West Bathurst is in the 14th percentile for safety, meaning 86% of NSW suburbs are safer than West Bathurst and 14% of suburbs are more dangerous than West Bathurst.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 29% (14 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 29% (4 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 26% (7 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 29% (17 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 75% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 51% (22 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in West Bathurst: 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 West Bathurst’s crime rate is considerably higher than the average across most suburbs in Australia, as it is ranked safer than only 14% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 86% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to West Bathurst. Therefore, West Bathurst’s public safety metrics are low.

How risky is that? Living in West Bathurst comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 12 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 West Bathurst’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 West Bathurst.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of West Bathurst crime statistics shows that there are 3389 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 West Bathurst are 1 in 29.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in West Bathurst, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 21, equivalent to a rate of 4519 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.

West Bathurst Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person1233389
Property and deception offences1644519
Drug offences33909
Public order and security offences30827
Justice procedures offences762094
Other offences661819
Total49213557

West Bathurst Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 29

In West Bathurst

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in West Bathurst vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: West Bathurst vs NSW

West Bathurst population: 3629

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault63628641736770
Sexual offences1014650276179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment49409101350501
Other offences against the person118832823

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault5138
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences5138
Domestic violence related assault391075
Non-domestic violence related assault20551

West Bathurst Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 21

In West Bathurst

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in West Bathurst vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: West Bathurst vs NSW, Australia

West Bathurst population: 3629

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft7518002820672204
Burglary/Break and Enter2024967551306
Arson4376011046
Malicious damage to property65491361791602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft7193
Steal from motor vehicle30827
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling19524
Break and enter non-dwelling128

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in West Bathurst vs NSW

Drug Offences: West Bathurst 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 possession213403257941667
Drug dealing and trafficking562931387705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs11116281366
Other drug offences6584116572

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: West Bathurst vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct1417321386212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences1614664441179.54

West Bathurst Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in West Bathurst vs NSW

West Bathurst Crime FAQs

How many murders were in West Bathurst in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in West Bathurst?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in West Bathurst is malicious damage to property.

What is the crime rate in West Bathurst?

The overall crime rate in West Bathurst, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 13557 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 West Bathurst a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that West Bathurst total crime rate in 2021 was 13557. This means it’s 14% safer than all NSW suburbs. So West Bathurst has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is West Bathurst safe at night?

45% of crimes in West Bathurst occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in West Bathurst at night.

Total Crime Stats of West Bathurst

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 Police14
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault3039
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault1820
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault75
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences717
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery155
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 harassment4049
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person11
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft47
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle1130
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods23
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling1515
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person41
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud1517
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences72
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling2419
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling311
Property and deception offencesArsonArson34
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property4365
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine03
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics01
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis126
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines87
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs24
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine02
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis01
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines02
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis21
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences26
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass48
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language01
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent25
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences1116
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences20
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences01
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences965
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order2141
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions2826
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer58
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures01

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