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Crime rate in Burwood Heights, NSW, Australia, 2136

Suburb in Burwood

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    1,134

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    0.23 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    20

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    17.64

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    4

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

  • Property Crimes
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    5

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    3.53

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    4.41

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    60.84%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    37.31%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Burwood Heights there were 3 cases of Assault and related offences.

    3

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Burwood Heights there were 3 cases of Property damage.

    3

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Burwood Heights there were 2 cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    2

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Burwood Heights there were 2 cases of Theft.

    2

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Burwood Heights there were 2 cases of Deception.

    2

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Burwood Heights there were 2 cases of Drug use and possession.

    2

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Burwood Heights there were 2 cases of Justice procedures offences.

    2

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2023 in Burwood Heights there were 1 cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    1

  • Other drug offences

    In 2023 in Burwood Heights there were 1 cases of Other drug offences.

    1

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Burwood Heights there were 1 cases of Public nuisance offences.

    1

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Burwood Heights there were 1 cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Burwood Heights

    1 in 284

    In 2023 in Burwood Heights your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 284

  • 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

  • Burwood Heights

    1 in 227

    In 2023 in Burwood Heights your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 227

  • 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 Burwood Heights rank in crime?

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

Is Burwood Heights a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Burwood Heights?

The top crime types in Burwood Heights are Assault and related offences, Property damage, Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

What is the most reported crime in Burwood Heights?

3 Assault and related offences cases were reported in Burwood Heights in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Burwood Heights?

Crime in Burwood Heights has decreased by 16.67% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Burwood Heights in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Burwood Heights 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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