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Crime rate in Birrong, NSW, Australia, 2143

Suburb in Canterbury-Bankstown

Crime Rank: 12/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    3,331

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    1.20 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    171

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    51.34

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    26

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

  • Property Crimes
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    42

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    7.81

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    12.61

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    75%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    51.86%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Birrong crime trends

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Birrong crime compared

Top crime types in Birrong:


  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Birrong there were 36 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    36

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Birrong there were 21 reported cases of Theft.

    21

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Birrong there were 20 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    20

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Birrong there were 18 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    18

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Birrong there were 14 reported cases of Property damage.

    14

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Birrong there were 13 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    13

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Birrong there were 7 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    7

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Birrong there were 7 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    7

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Birrong there were 6 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    6

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Birrong there were 6 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    6

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Birrong there were 5 reported cases of Deception.

    5

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Birrong there were 4 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    4

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Birrong there were 3 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    3

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Birrong there were 2 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    2

  • Other drug offences

    In 2023 in Birrong there were 2 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    2

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Birrong there were 2 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    2

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Birrong there were 2 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    2

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2023 in Birrong there were 1 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    1

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Birrong there were 1 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    1

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Birrong there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Birrong

    1 in 128

    In 2023 in Birrong your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 128

  • 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

  • Birrong

    1 in 79

    In 2023 in Birrong your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 79

  • 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 Birrong rank in crime?

Birrong suburb is ranked 12/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Birrong a safe suburb?

Birrong suburb is a relatively safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Birrong?

The top crime types in Birrong are Transport regulation offences, Theft, Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

What is the most reported crime in Birrong?

36 Transport regulation offences cases were reported in Birrong in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Birrong?

Crime in Birrong has decreased by 3.93% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Birrong in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Birrong in 2023.

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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