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

Suburb in Burwood

Crime Rank: 22/100

(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 2,201 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 120.77 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 256 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 819 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
14.05 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
44.94 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
83.94% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
84.03% 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 2025 in Burwood (NSW) there were 646 reported cases of Theft.

    646

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Burwood (NSW) there were 495 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    495

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Burwood (NSW) there were 195 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    195

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Burwood (NSW) there were 155 reported cases of Deception.

    155

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Burwood (NSW) there were 124 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    124

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Burwood (NSW) there were 108 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    108

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Burwood (NSW) there were 94 reported cases of Property damage.

    94

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Burwood (NSW) there were 73 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    73

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in Burwood (NSW) there were 65 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    65

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2025 in Burwood (NSW) there were 64 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    64

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in Burwood (NSW) there were 44 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    44

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Burwood (NSW) there were 35 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    35

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Burwood (NSW) there were 27 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    27

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in Burwood (NSW) there were 19 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    19

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Burwood (NSW) there were 15 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    15

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in Burwood (NSW) there were 13 reported cases of Robbery.

    13

  • Other drug offences

    In 2025 in Burwood (NSW) there were 10 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    10

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Burwood (NSW) there were 7 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    7

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Burwood (NSW) there were 6 reported cases of Arson.

    6

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2025 in Burwood (NSW) there were 4 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    4

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Burwood (NSW) there were 2 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    2


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Burwood (NSW)

    1 in 71

    In 2025 in Burwood (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 71

  • 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

  • Burwood (NSW)

    1 in 22

    In 2025 in Burwood (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 22

  • 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 Burwood (NSW) rank in crime?

Burwood (NSW) suburb is ranked 22/100 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, Assault and related offences.

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

646 Theft cases were reported in Burwood (NSW) in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Burwood (NSW)?

Crime in Burwood (NSW) has increased by 15.18% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Burwood (NSW) in 2025?

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