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Crime rate in Burwood, NSW, Australia

Crime Rank: 31/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 44,034 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 8.38 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 2,646 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 60.09 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 361 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 1,003 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
8.20 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
22.78 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
52.92% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
29.98% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

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Burwood crime compared

Top crime types in Burwood:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Burwood there were 710 reported cases of Theft.

    710

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Burwood there were 449 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    449

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Burwood there were 313 reported cases of Deception.

    313

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Burwood there were 274 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    274

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Burwood there were 171 reported cases of Property damage.

    171

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Burwood there were 135 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    135

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Burwood there were 118 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    118

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Burwood there were 98 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    98

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in Burwood there were 61 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    61

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Burwood there were 53 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    53

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Burwood there were 53 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    53

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in Burwood there were 50 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    50

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Burwood there were 46 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    46

  • Other drug offences

    In 2024 in Burwood there were 30 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    30

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Burwood there were 26 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    26

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Burwood there were 16 reported cases of Robbery.

    16

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in Burwood there were 12 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    12

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Burwood there were 10 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    10

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2024 in Burwood there were 8 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    8

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Burwood there were 4 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    4

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Burwood there were 4 reported cases of Arson.

    4

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in Burwood there were 3 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    3

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2024 in Burwood there were 1 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.

    1

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2024 in Burwood there were 1 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Burwood

    1 in 122

    In 2024 in Burwood your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 122

  • NSW

    1 in 84

    In 2024 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 84

  • Australia

    1 in 110

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 110

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Burwood

    1 in 44

    In 2024 in Burwood your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 44

  • NSW

    1 in 41

    In 2024 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 41

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Burwood rank in crime?

Burwood lga is ranked 31/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Burwood a safe lga?

Burwood lga is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Burwood?

The top crime types in Burwood are Theft, Justice procedures offences, Deception.

What is the most reported crime in Burwood?

710 Theft cases were reported in Burwood in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Burwood?

Crime in Burwood has increased by 2.16% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Burwood in 2024?

There were 1 Homicide and related offences cases in Burwood in 2024.

What is the least safe suburb in Burwood?

The least safe suburb in Burwood is Burwood (NSW), by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in Burwood?

The safest suburb in Burwood is Burwood Heights, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are Burwood crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Burwood by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Burwood (NSW), Enfield (NSW) and Croydon Park (NSW).


Suburbs in Burwood

The data is based on annual 2024 data from state police departments (ACT data is from 2023, pending update) and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.

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