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Crime rate in Burwood (NSW), NSW, Australia, 2134

Suburb in Burwood

Crime Rank: 18/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 18,224 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 2.45 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 1,812 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 99.43 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 196 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 685 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
10.76 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
37.59 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
81.06% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
80.43% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Burwood (NSW) crime trends

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Burwood (NSW) crime compared

Top crime types in Burwood (NSW):


  • Theft

    In 2023 in Burwood (NSW) there were 528 reported cases of Theft.

    528

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Burwood (NSW) there were 340 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    340

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Burwood (NSW) there were 237 reported cases of Deception.

    237

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Burwood (NSW) there were 160 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    160

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Burwood (NSW) there were 91 reported cases of Property damage.

    91

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Burwood (NSW) there were 85 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    85

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Burwood (NSW) there were 74 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    74

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Burwood (NSW) there were 62 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    62

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Burwood (NSW) there were 44 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    44

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Burwood (NSW) there were 29 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    29

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Burwood (NSW) there were 28 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    28

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Burwood (NSW) there were 27 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    27

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Burwood (NSW) there were 24 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    24

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Burwood (NSW) there were 24 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    24

  • Other drug offences

    In 2023 in Burwood (NSW) there were 22 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    22

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Burwood (NSW) there were 13 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    13

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Burwood (NSW) there were 8 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    8

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Burwood (NSW) there were 6 reported cases of Robbery.

    6

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Burwood (NSW) there were 4 reported cases of Arson.

    4

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2023 in Burwood (NSW) there were 2 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    2

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Burwood (NSW) there were 2 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    2

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2023 in Burwood (NSW) there were 1 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    1

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2023 in Burwood (NSW) there were 1 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Burwood (NSW)

    1 in 93

    In 2023 in Burwood (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 93

  • 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 (NSW)

    1 in 27

    In 2023 in Burwood (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27

  • 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 Burwood (NSW) rank in crime?

Burwood (NSW) suburb is ranked 18/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Burwood (NSW) a safe suburb?

Burwood (NSW) suburb is moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

What are the main crime problems in Burwood (NSW)?

The top crime types in Burwood (NSW) are Theft, Justice procedures offences, Deception.

What is the most reported crime in Burwood (NSW)?

528 Theft cases were reported in Burwood (NSW) in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Burwood (NSW)?

Crime in Burwood (NSW) has decreased by 8.02% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Burwood (NSW) in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Burwood (NSW) 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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