Yass Crime Index

61

(100 is safest)

Safer than 61% of most Australia suburbs

Yass Crime Map

Yass crime map

Yass Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Yass
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 376, up 7% from 350 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Yass is in the 43rd percentile for safety, meaning 57% of NSW suburbs are safer than Yass and 43% of suburbs are more dangerous than Yass.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 22% (8 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 27% (3 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 59% (13 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 2% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 increased by 250% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 11% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Yass: An In-Depth Analysis

AU Crime Rate analyzed crime data from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research and found that crime rates in Yass are below average to the majority of suburbs in Australia. In fact, it is considered safer than about 61% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in Yass are higher than approximately 57% of other suburbs in NSW. Consequently, the suburb has moderate scores for public safety.

Your chance of becoming a victim of a crime if you live here? It’s 1 in 33 based on the combined crime rate of offences against the person and property while the risk of becoming a victim of crime in New South Wales is at 1 in 20.

Discovering the full picture of Yass’s crime statistics is crucial, and delving into the details of its against the person and property crime data is the key. By doing so, we can uncover which type of crime is more prevalent, whether it be violent or property-related, and gain a deeper understanding of the crime rate in Yass. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

Yass Crime rate for crimes against the person is 1225 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the NSW average rate is 1500. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in Yass was 1 in 81. The crimes against persons included in this analysis are homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion.

According to our data, the likelihood of an individual becoming a victim of property crime in Yass is 1 in 58, with a rate of 1683 incidents per 100,000 inhabitants. It is important to note that the average rate of property crime in NSW is 3158 incidents per 100,000 residents. The property crimes included in this analysis consist of 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.

Yass Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person831225
Property and deception offences1141683
Drug offences16236
Public order and security offences50738
Justice procedures offences47694
Other offences66974
Total3765551

Yass Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 81

In Yass

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Yass vs NSW

Yass population: 6773

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault4562864664770
Sexual offences814650118179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment2840910413501
Other offences against the person218833023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault574
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences344
Domestic violence related assault22325
Non-domestic violence related assault22325

Yass Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 58

In Yass

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Yass vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Yass vs NSW, Australia

Yass population: 6773

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft6918002810192204
Burglary/Break and Enter924967133306
Arson537607446
Malicious damage to property3149136458602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft7103
Steal from motor vehicle12177
Steal from retail store689
Break and enter dwelling459
Break and enter non-dwelling574

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Yass vs NSW

Drug Offences: Yass 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 possession113403216241667
Drug dealing and trafficking0629307705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences558417472

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: Yass vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct3217321472212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences1814664266179.54

Yass Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Yass vs NSW

Yass Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Yass in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Yass?

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

What is the crime rate in Yass?

The overall crime rate in Yass, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 5551 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 Yass a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Yass total crime rate in 2021 was 5551. This means it’s 43% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Yass has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Yass safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of Yass

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 Police21
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault1522
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault2022
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault65
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences523
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery183
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 harassment3228
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person12
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft27
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle1212
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store116
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods32
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling57
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person11
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft10
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud1823
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences1511
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling94
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling1315
Property and deception offencesArsonArson15
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property3531
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics01
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis147
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines60
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs43
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis20
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences55
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass815
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct611
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language24
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent02
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences1618
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences1721
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences10
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences01
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences1644
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order913
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions3027
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear20
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer24
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures13

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