Windsor Crime Index

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(100 is safest)

Safer than 8% of most Australia suburbs

Windsor Crime Map

Windsor crime map

Windsor Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Windsor
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 913, up 12% from 812 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Windsor is in the 2nd percentile for safety, meaning 98% of NSW suburbs are safer than Windsor and 2% of suburbs are more dangerous than Windsor.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 17% (12 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 15% (2 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 7% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 6% (7 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 increased by 50% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 44% (28 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Windsor: 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 Windsor’s crime rate is considerably higher than the average across most suburbs in Australia, as it is ranked safer than only 8% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 98% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Windsor. Therefore, Windsor’s public safety metrics are low.

How risky is that? Living in Windsor comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 2 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 Windsor’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 Windsor.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Windsor crime statistics shows that there are 6257 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 Windsor are 1 in 15.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Windsor, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 11, equivalent to a rate of 8517 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.

Windsor Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person1196257
Property and deception offences1628517
Drug offences482524
Public order and security offences341788
Justice procedures offences24412829
Other offences30616088
Total91348002

Windsor Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 15

In Windsor

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Windsor vs NSW

Windsor population: 1902

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault58628643049770
Sexual offences1514650789179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment42409102208501
Other offences against the person4188321023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault6315
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences9473
Domestic violence related assault251314
Non-domestic violence related assault271420

Windsor Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 11

In Windsor

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Windsor vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Windsor vs NSW, Australia

Windsor population: 1902

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft11018002857832204
Burglary/Break and Enter1524967789306
Arson137605346
Malicious damage to property36491361893602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft9473
Steal from motor vehicle12631
Steal from retail store351840
Break and enter dwelling9473
Break and enter non-dwelling6315

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Windsor vs NSW

Drug Offences: Windsor 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 possession4134032215641667
Drug dealing and trafficking462932107705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences3584115872

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: Windsor vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct1717321894212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences1714664894179.54

Windsor Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Windsor vs NSW

Windsor Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Windsor in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Windsor?

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

What is the crime rate in Windsor?

The overall crime rate in Windsor, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 48002 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 Windsor a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Windsor total crime rate in 2021 was 48002. This means it’s 2% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Windsor has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Windsor safe at night?

39% of crimes in Windsor occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Windsor at night.

Total Crime Stats of Windsor

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 Police56
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault2825
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault3727
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault46
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences923
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery329
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 harassment2742
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person24
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft69
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle1412
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store2635
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods85
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling47
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person12
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft01
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud3223
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences2616
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling69
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling816
Property and deception offencesArsonArson21
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property6436
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine18
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics10
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis1222
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines257
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy11
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs63
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine01
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis01
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs02
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis00
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 conduct54
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language15
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent23
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences2417
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences523
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences10
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences177163
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences14120
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody11
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order2010
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions182204
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear12
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer716
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures411

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