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Crime rate in Birrong, NSW, Australia, 2143

Suburb in Canterbury-Bankstown

Crime Rank: 14/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 3,331 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 1.20 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 130 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 39.03 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 36 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 32 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
10.81 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
9.61 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
79.33% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
46.16% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Birrong crime trends

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Birrong crime compared

Top crime types in Birrong:


  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Birrong there were 26 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    26

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Birrong there were 16 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    16

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Birrong there were 16 reported cases of Property damage.

    16

  • Theft

    In 2025 in Birrong there were 14 reported cases of Theft.

    14

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Birrong there were 11 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    11

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in Birrong there were 8 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    8

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Birrong there were 7 reported cases of Deception.

    7

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2025 in Birrong there were 7 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    7

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Birrong there were 6 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    6

  • Other drug offences

    In 2025 in Birrong there were 5 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    5

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Birrong there were 3 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    3

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Birrong there were 2 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    2

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Birrong there were 2 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    2

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Birrong there were 2 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    2

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Birrong there were 2 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    2

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in Birrong there were 1 reported cases of Robbery.

    1

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2025 in Birrong there were 1 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    1

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in Birrong there were 1 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Birrong

    1 in 93

    In 2025 in Birrong your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 93

  • NSW

    1 in 83

    In 2025 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 83

  • Australia

    1 in 87

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Birrong

    1 in 104

    In 2025 in Birrong your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 104

  • NSW

    1 in 42

    In 2025 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 42

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2025 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 Birrong rank in crime?

Birrong suburb is ranked 14/100 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 Assault and related offences, Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour, Property damage.

What is the most reported crime in Birrong?

26 Assault and related offences cases were reported in Birrong in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Birrong?

Crime in Birrong has decreased by 31.94% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Birrong in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Birrong in 2025.

The data is based on annual 2025 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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