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Crime rate in Botany, NSW, Australia, 2019

Suburb in Bayside (NSW)

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 12,960 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 3.21 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 352 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 27.16 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 64 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 136 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
4.94 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
10.49 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
63.5% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
47.7% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Botany crime trends

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Botany crime compared

Top crime types in Botany:


  • Theft

    In 2025 in Botany there were 81 reported cases of Theft.

    81

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Botany there were 43 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    43

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Botany there were 39 reported cases of Property damage.

    39

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Botany there were 39 reported cases of Deception.

    39

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Botany there were 37 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    37

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Botany there were 26 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    26

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Botany there were 16 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    16

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in Botany there were 13 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    13

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Botany there were 10 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    10

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in Botany there were 10 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    10

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Botany there were 8 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    8

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2025 in Botany there were 6 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    6

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Botany there were 6 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    6

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in Botany there were 6 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    6

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Botany there were 4 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    4

  • Other drug offences

    In 2025 in Botany there were 3 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    3

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Botany there were 2 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    2

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2025 in Botany there were 1 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    1

  • Robbery

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

    1

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Botany there were 1 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Botany

    1 in 203

    In 2025 in Botany your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 203

  • 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

  • Botany

    1 in 95

    In 2025 in Botany your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 95

  • 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 Botany rank in crime?

Botany suburb is ranked 10/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Botany a safe suburb?

Botany suburb could be considered safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Botany?

The top crime types in Botany are Theft, Assault and related offences, Property damage.

What is the most reported crime in Botany?

81 Theft cases were reported in Botany in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Botany?

Crime in Botany has decreased by 11.56% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Botany in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Botany 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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