Zetland Crime Index

49

(100 is safest)

Safer than 49% of most Australia suburbs

Zetland Crime Map

Zetland crime map

Zetland Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Zetland
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 751, up 34% from 562 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Zetland is in the 40th percentile for safety, meaning 60% of NSW suburbs are safer than Zetland and 40% of suburbs are more dangerous than Zetland.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 19% (11 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • There was no change in the number of sexual offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There were no homicide offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of burglary offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 48% (27 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 17% (36 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 63% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 24% (8 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Zetland: 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 Zetland’s crime rate is about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia, as it is ranked safer than only 49% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 60% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Zetland. Therefore, Zetland’s public safety metrics are moderate.

How risky is that? Living in Zetland comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 27 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 Zetland’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 Zetland.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Zetland crime statistics shows that there are 1045 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 Zetland are 1 in 95.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Zetland, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 39, equivalent to a rate of 2517 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.

Zetland Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person1321045
Property and deception offences3182517
Drug offences94744
Public order and security offences22174
Justice procedures offences29230
Other offences1561235
Total7515944

Zetland Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 95

In Zetland

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Zetland vs NSW

Zetland population: 12635

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault7062864554770
Sexual offences1314650103179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping120383
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment4240910332501
Other offences against the person618834723

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault863
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences540
Domestic violence related assault48380
Non-domestic violence related assault19150

Zetland Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 39

In Zetland

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Zetland vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Zetland vs NSW, Australia

Zetland population: 12635

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft24618002819472204
Burglary/Break and Enter2924967230306
Arson13760846
Malicious damage to property4249136332602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft324
Steal from motor vehicle21166
Steal from retail store33261
Break and enter dwelling21166
Break and enter non-dwelling863

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Zetland vs NSW

Drug Offences: Zetland 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 possession433403234041667
Drug dealing and trafficking2762932147705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences24584119072

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: Zetland vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct1517321119212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences71466455179.54

Zetland Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Zetland vs NSW

Zetland Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Zetland in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Zetland?

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

What is the crime rate in Zetland?

The overall crime rate in Zetland, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 5944 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 Zetland a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Zetland total crime rate in 2021 was 5944. This means it’s 40% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Zetland has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Zetland safe at night?

40% of crimes in Zetland occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Zetland at night.

Total Crime Stats of Zetland

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 Police33
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault3848
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault1819
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault108
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences376
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery805
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping01
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion10
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment3342
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person06
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft83
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle1721
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store1833
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods86
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling4550
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person02
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud8076
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences3455
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling4821
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling818
Property and deception offencesArsonArson11
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property3442
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine59
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics32
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis79
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines910
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy20
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs1713
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine412
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics02
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis22
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines36
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy11
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs63
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis10
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs11
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences624
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass69
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct40
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent16
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences77
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences10
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences10
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences12
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences24154
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order1615
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions167
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer65
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures02

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