Winston Hills Crime Index

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(100 is safest)

Safer than 78% of most Australia suburbs

Winston Hills Crime Map

Winston Hills crime map

Winston Hills Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Winston Hills
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 322, up 36% from 236 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Winston Hills is in the 76th percentile for safety, meaning 24% of NSW suburbs are safer than Winston Hills and 76% of suburbs are more dangerous than Winston Hills.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 75% (15 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 78% (7 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 55% (6 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 31% (32 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There was no change in the number of robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There was no change in the number of motor vehicle theft offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 8% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Winston Hills: An In-Depth Analysis

Based on the latest crime statistics from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, AU Crime Rate’s analysis indicates that Winston Hills is safer than only 78% of all suburbs across the nation, regardless of population size. This implies that Winston Hills’s crime rate is below average to the majority of suburbs in Australia.

How does Winston Hills perform compared to other suburbs of all population sizes in NSW? The crime rate in Winston Hills is greater than that of roughly 24% of other suburbs in NSW, leading to very high public safety scores.

As a resident of Winston Hills, the likelihood of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 46 based on the combined crime rate of offences against the person and property. This is in contrast to the New South Wales average, where the chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 20.

To get a more comprehensive understanding of Winston Hills’s crime statistics, it is essential to take a closer look at its against the person and property crime data. This examination is particularly critical because it enables us to determine whether violent crime, property crime, or both are the primary contributors to the total crime rate in Winston Hills. By doing so, we can gain a more in-depth insight into the nature and extent of crime in Winston Hills.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis has uncovered that the rate of crimes against the person in Winston Hills is 669 per one hundred thousand inhabitants. By contrast, the statewide average for such crimes stands at 1500. This suggests that experiencing serious offences like homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, or extortion is 1 in 148 if you reside in Winston Hills.

Our data reveals that the odds of becoming a victim of property crime in Winston Hills are 1 in 67, with a rate of 1462 incidents per 100,000 residents. Keep in mind that the NSW average is 3158 incidents per 100,000 residents. The types of property crimes tracked in this analysis 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.

Winston Hills Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person81669
Property and deception offences1771462
Drug offences1083
Public order and security offences13107
Justice procedures offences21173
Other offences20165
Total3222659

Winston Hills Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 148

In Winston Hills

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in Winston Hills vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Winston Hills vs NSW

Winston Hills population: 12109

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault3562864289770
Sexual offences1614650132179
Robbery11760822
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion112782
Intimidation, stalking and harassment2740910223501
Other offences against the person11883823

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault758
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences974
Domestic violence related assault17140
Non-domestic violence related assault18149

Winston Hills Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 67

In Winston Hills

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Winston Hills vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Winston Hills vs NSW, Australia

Winston Hills population: 12109

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft13418002811072204
Burglary/Break and Enter1724967140306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property2649136215602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft325
Steal from motor vehicle38314
Steal from retail store20165
Break and enter dwelling1083
Break and enter non-dwelling758

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Winston Hills vs NSW

Drug Offences: Winston Hills 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 possession9340327441667
Drug dealing and trafficking1629387705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences05841072

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: Winston Hills vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct91732174212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences41466433179.54

Winston Hills Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Winston Hills vs NSW

Winston Hills Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Winston Hills in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Winston Hills?

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

What is the crime rate in Winston Hills?

The overall crime rate in Winston Hills, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 2659 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 Winston Hills a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Winston Hills total crime rate in 2021 was 2659. This means it’s 76% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Winston Hills has a very high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Winston Hills safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of Winston Hills

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 Police00
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault1117
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault918
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault57
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences455
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery479
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 harassment2527
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person11
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft33
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle1538
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store1920
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods22
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling55
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person02
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud4755
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences119
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling810
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling317
Property and deception offencesArsonArson00
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property2426
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis14
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines12
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs03
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine10
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 drugs21
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis10
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass26
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct01
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent02
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences84
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences22
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences01
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences10
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences1117
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order99
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions410
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer02
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