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Crime rate in Georges River, NSW, Australia

Crime Rank: 26/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 171,135 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 42.56 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 10,263 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 59.97 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 1,163 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 2,375 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
6.80 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
13.88 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
28.77% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
12.27% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Georges River crime trends

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Georges River crime compared

Top crime types in Georges River:


  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Georges River there were 2,632 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    2,632

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Georges River there were 1,556 reported cases of Theft.

    1,556

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Georges River there were 1,277 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    1,277

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Georges River there were 902 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    902

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Georges River there were 708 reported cases of Deception.

    708

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Georges River there were 599 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    599

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Georges River there were 554 reported cases of Property damage.

    554

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Georges River there were 534 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    534

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Georges River there were 243 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    243

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Georges River there were 222 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    222

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Georges River there were 202 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    202

  • Other drug offences

    In 2023 in Georges River there were 195 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    195

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Georges River there were 189 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    189

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Georges River there were 153 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    153

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Georges River there were 73 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    73

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Georges River there were 50 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    50

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2023 in Georges River there were 41 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    41

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Georges River there were 40 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    40

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Georges River there were 31 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    31

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Georges River there were 22 reported cases of Arson.

    22

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Georges River there were 21 reported cases of Robbery.

    21

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2023 in Georges River there were 9 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    9

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2023 in Georges River there were 7 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    7

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2023 in Georges River there were 3 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.

    3


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Georges River

    1 in 147

    In 2023 in Georges River your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 147

  • NSW

    1 in 87

    In 2023 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

  • Australia

    1 in 95

    In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 95

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Georges River

    1 in 72

    In 2023 in Georges River your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 72

  • NSW

    1 in 41

    In 2023 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 41

  • Australia

    1 in 28

    In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 28

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Georges River rank in crime?

Georges River lga is ranked 26/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Georges River a safe lga?

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

What are the main crime problems in Georges River?

The top crime types in Georges River are Transport regulation offences, Theft, Justice procedures offences.

What is the most reported crime in Georges River?

2,632 Transport regulation offences cases were reported in Georges River in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Georges River?

Crime in Georges River has increased by 3% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Georges River in 2023?

There were 3 Homicide and related offences cases in Georges River in 2023.

What is the least safe suburb in Georges River?

The least safe suburb in Georges River is Carss Park, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in Georges River?

The safest suburb in Georges River is Blakehurst, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are Georges River crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Georges River by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Carss Park, Riverwood and Kogarah.


Suburbs in Georges River

The data is based on annual 2023 data from state police departments and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.

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