Is your neighbourhood getting safer? Despite the general picture
painted, there has been a slight decrease in overall crime numbers
in the past 5 years across New South Wales, according to the Bureau
of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Interestingly, crime in
NSW is higher in regional NSW than in Sydney.
With this research we uncover the five most common crimes in
every suburb across NSW, revealing the cities in New South Wales
with the least – and most – crime incidents and
rates.
Discover how your suburb ranks with the interactive tables
below.
Most common criminal offences in NSW
Crime incident data from April 2023 - March 2024
(incl.)
Chart: Astor LegalSource: BOCSARCreated
with Datawrapper
