In the year between October 2023 and September 2024, New South
Wales recorded a staggering 141,161 crimes against individuals.
Alarmingly, almost half (46.9%) of these incidents occurred under
the cover of darkness, between 6 PM and 6 AM. These chilling
statistics underscore the importance of nighttime personal
safety.
In this research, we analysed data from the NSW Bureau of Crime
Statistics and Research to uncover the safest and most dangerous
Local Government Areas (LGAs) to be out at night.
Discover how your local area ranks in the interactive maps
below.
Night-time Crime Rates by LGA - Combined*
Rate of Criminal Offences Occurring between 6pm - 6am
Click below to toggle between offences. Hover over LGAs for
details.
