Yagoona Crime Index

66

(100 is safest)

Safer than 66% of most Australia suburbs

Yagoona Crime Map

Yagoona crime map

Yagoona Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Yagoona
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 922, up 3% from 896 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Yagoona is in the 52st percentile for safety, meaning 49% of NSW suburbs are safer than Yagoona and 51% of suburbs are more dangerous than Yagoona.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 32% (40 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 41% (11 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of homicide offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of burglary offences recorded in 2021 increased by 63% (15 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 2% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 38% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 10% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 40% (34 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Yagoona: 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 Yagoona’s crime rate is below average to the majority of suburbs in Australia, as it is ranked safer than only 66% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 49% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Yagoona. Therefore, Yagoona’s public safety metrics are high.

How risky is that? Living in Yagoona comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 36 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 Yagoona’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 Yagoona.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Yagoona crime statistics shows that there are 1037 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 Yagoona are 1 in 95.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Yagoona, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 60, equivalent to a rate of 1632 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.

Yagoona Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person2041037
Property and deception offences3211632
Drug offences81412
Public order and security offences57290
Justice procedures offences71361
Other offences188956
Total9224689

Yagoona Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 95

In Yagoona

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Yagoona vs NSW

Yagoona population: 19664

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault8562864432770
Sexual offences161465081179
Robbery517602522
Abduction and kidnapping2203103
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment8940910453501
Other offences against the person718833623

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault525
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences1156
Domestic violence related assault65331
Non-domestic violence related assault1892

Yagoona Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 60

In Yagoona

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Yagoona vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Yagoona vs NSW, Australia

Yagoona population: 19664

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft22518002811442204
Burglary/Break and Enter3924967198306
Arson537602546
Malicious damage to property5249136264602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft27137
Steal from motor vehicle53270
Steal from retail store946
Break and enter dwelling36183
Break and enter non-dwelling315

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Yagoona vs NSW

Drug Offences: Yagoona 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 possession603403230541667
Drug dealing and trafficking86293417705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs51116251366
Other drug offences858414172

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: Yagoona vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct181732192212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences3914664198179.54

Yagoona Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Yagoona vs NSW

Yagoona Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Yagoona in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Yagoona?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Yagoona is intimidation, stalking and harassment.

What is the crime rate in Yagoona?

The overall crime rate in Yagoona, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 4689 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 Yagoona a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Yagoona total crime rate in 2021 was 4689. This means it’s 51% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Yagoona has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Yagoona safe at night?

33% of crimes in Yagoona occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Yagoona at night.

Total Crime Stats of Yagoona

DivisionSubdivisionOffence typeYear (2020)Year (2021)
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder00
Crimes against the personHomicideAttempted murder10
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder accessory, conspiracy00
Crimes against the personHomicideManslaughter00
Crimes against the personAssaultAssault Police32
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault8365
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault3918
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault135
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences1482
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery9911
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping02
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion10
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment10789
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person57
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft3027
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle4053
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store39
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods814
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling2223
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person20
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud9982
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences1617
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling2036
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling413
Property and deception offencesArsonArson125
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property8652
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine50
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics30
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis3335
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines136
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy11
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs1718
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine23
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics02
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis31
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines21
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs30
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis43
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug02
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs01
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences128
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass118
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language24
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent56
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences3639
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences018
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences10
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences2723
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences19147
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order3034
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions3225
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer108
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures84

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