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Crime rate in Georges River, NSW, Australia

Crime Rank: 26/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    171,135

    Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    42.56 km2

    Area size of the LGA in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    10,263

    Total number of crimes in the LGA

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    59.97

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    1,163

    Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)

  • Property Crimes
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    2,375

    Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    6.80

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    13.88

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • lgas with less
    Violent Crimes
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    28.77%

    Number of LGAs with less violent crimes

  • lgas with less
    Property Crimes
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    12.27%

    Number of LGAs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Transport regulation offences

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

    2,632

  • Theft

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

    1,556

  • Justice procedures offences

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

    1,277

  • Assault and related offences

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

    902

  • Deception

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

    708

  • Drug use and possession

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

    599

  • Property damage

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

    554

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

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

    534

  • Burglary/Break and enter

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

    243

  • Weapons and explosives offences

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

    222

  • Miscellaneous offences

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

    202

  • Other drug offences

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

    195

  • Sexual offences

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

    189

  • Public nuisance offences

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

    153

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

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

    73

  • Other government regulatory offences

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

    50

  • Blackmail and extortion

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

    41

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

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

    40

  • Other crimes against the person

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

    31

  • Arson

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

    22

  • Robbery

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

    21

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

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

    9

  • Abduction and related offences

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

    7

  • Homicide and related offences

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

    3

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


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 Blakehurst, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in Georges River?

The safest suburb in Georges River is Carss Park, 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 Blakehurst, Beverley Park and Kyle Bay.


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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