Crime Rates for Birchgrove, NSW
Year ending Jun 2025 The Birchgrove (2041) crime rate for the Year ending Jun 2025 was calculated from 111 reported incidents, equal to 3,439 incident per 100,000 residents. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Birchgrove, NSW in 2021 was 3,228. In the last 10 years, Birchgrove, NSW's crime rate has seen a decrease. Recent data shows that Assault and Robbery occur at a rate of 1 incident per 403.5 residents. For property crimes such as Burglary and Theft, the rate is 1 incident per 89.7 residents. Community safety concerns, including Stalking and Harassment, are reported at a rate of 1 incident per 1614 residents. When reviewing these figures, it’s also valuable to compare them with broader crime trends across the Greater Sydney region.Most Common Crimes in Birchgrove for 2025: Theft (54), Other offences (15), Assault (8).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 99 | 136 | 141 | 104 | 92 | 110 | 97 | 74 | 100 | 80 | 111 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Against justice procedures | 2 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 14 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 3 |
| Arson | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assault | 8 | 11 | 16 | 13 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 8 |
| Betting and gaming offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coercive Control | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disorderly conduct | 1 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 6 |
| Drug offences | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| Homicide | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 8 | 12 | 15 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 5 |
| Liquor offences | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Malicious damage to property | 9 | 31 | 24 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 6 | 7 | 16 | 11 | 5 |
| Other offences | 22 | 21 | 15 | 24 | 17 | 20 | 14 | 22 | 12 | 5 | 15 |
| Other offences against the person | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pornography offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Robbery | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Sexual offences | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 4 |
| Theft | 42 | 45 | 45 | 35 | 37 | 51 | 44 | 29 | 32 | 36 | 54 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
In 2025, Birchgrove, NSW recorded 111 total crime incidents. Over the period from 2015 to 2025, overall crime has increased. Cumulatively over this period, the most common crime type was 'Theft' with 450 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | incidents (2025) | incidents (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 2 | 2 | 0.00% (2) |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 4 | -75.00% (4) |
| Resist or hinder officer | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Domestic violence related assault | 4 | 7 | -42.86% (7) |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 4 | 1 | 300.00% (1) |
| Criminal intent | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Trespass | 4 | 1 | 300.00% (1) |
| Dealing, trafficking in cocaine | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 5 | 2 | 150.00% (2) |
| Liquor offences | 4 | 2 | 100.00% (2) |
| Malicious damage to property | 5 | 11 | -54.55% (11) |
| Other offences | 15 | 5 | 200.00% (5) |
| Pornography offences | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 3 | 0 | 300.00% (0) |
| Sexual assault | 3 | 1 | 200.00% (1) |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 2 | -50.00% (2) |
| Break and enter dwelling | 3 | 3 | 0.00% (3) |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Fraud | 14 | 9 | 55.56% (9) |
| Motor vehicle theft | 11 | 4 | 175.00% (4) |
| Other theft | 4 | 3 | 33.33% (3) |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 2 | 1 | 100.00% (1) |
| Steal from dwelling | 6 | 5 | 20.00% (5) |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 13 | 7 | 85.71% (7) |
| Steal from person | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Steal from retail store | 0 | 3 | -100.00% (3) |
AI Analysis
1. Overall crime trends:
- Total crime shows fluctuations with no clear linear trend; some crime categories have increased in recent years while others declined.
- Peak years for total incidents appear around 2016-2017 and 2023, with some decline or stabilization in 2024-2025.
2. Most common and serious crime types (with approximate summed counts over 2015-2025):
- Fraud: Highest frequency, ranging 5 to 15 incidents annually, peaking at 15 in 2020 and remaining high through 2025 (14).
- Malicious damage to property: Very high, with peaks at 31 (2016) and 24 (2017), fluctuating but generally high (5 in 2025).
- Steal from motor vehicle: Consistently high, with peaks of 17 (2020), 15 (2016), and 14 (2019), 13 in 2025.
- Other offences: Frequently reported with numbers between 5 and 24 annually.
- Domestic violence related assault: Present every year, ranging from 1 to 7 incidents, with a recent peak of 7 in 2024.
- Non-domestic violence related assault: High variability, peaking at 10 in 2018.
- Intimidation, stalking and harassment: High in 2016-2017 (12 and 15), lower but consistent afterward.
- Sexual assault: Low but persistent, with up to 3 incidents in recent years.
- Robbery (generally low): Mostly zero or 1-2 incidents per year.
- Homicide (murder, manslaughter, attempted murder): Zero incidents reported across all years.
3. Significant year-to-year spikes or drops:
- Malicious damage to property dropped sharply from 31 in 2016 to 24 in 2017, then fluctuated downward to 5 in 2025.
- Intimidation, stalking and harassment dropped steeply from 15 in 2017 to 2 in 2019, then stabilized around 2-7.
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order fell sharply from 8 in 2021 & 2016 to 0 in 2022, then rose again slightly.
- Fraud peaked at 15 in 2020, dipped to 5 in 2016, and remained relatively stable (9-14) recently.
- Motor vehicle theft peaked at 17 in 2020, dropping to 11 in 2025.
- Domestic violence related assault peaked at 7 in 2024, with notable dips to 1 in 2023 and 2018.
4. Safety-relevant observations:
- Property crimes (fraud, malicious damage to property, theft-related offenses) dominate the crime landscape, indicating greater risk to property than personal safety
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Overview
No of incidents (Year ending Jun 2025), people in 2021Community Snapshot – Birchgrove (2021)
Birchgrove is a quiet suburb with around 3228 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 44.5% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.4 people. The median household weekly income is $3603, though the unemployment rate stands at 3.5%. While 69% of residents were born in Australia, the area still reflects a multicultural spirit through its people, food, and events
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Common FAQ about Birchgrove, NSW Criminal
How common is car theft in the Birchgrove, NSW?
There were 4 motor vehicle theft incident(s) recorded between Year ending Jun 2025, averaging 1 incident every 91.3 day.
Is Birchgrove, NSW safe in 2025
Yes, Birchgrove, NSW is considered safe, as its crime rate of 3,439 incidents per 100,000 people for the Year ending Jun 2025 is lower than the overall crime rate in New South Wales.
What is the most common crime in Birchgrove, NSW?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Birchgrove, NSW was Theft with 54 reported incidents.
Has crime in the Birchgrove, NSW increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Birchgrove, NSW have increased by 14% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Birchgrove, NSW?
In Year ending Jun 2025, there were 17 incident against persons in Birchgrove, NSW, including homicide, assault, sexual offences,robbery, and other crimes against the person.
What is the rate of property crime in Birchgrove, NSW?
In Year ending Jun 2025, there were 59 property crime incident in Birchgrove, NSW, including arson, theft, and malicious damage to property.
What is the number of drug offenses in Birchgrove, NSW?
In Year ending Jun 2025, Birchgrove, NSW recorded 3 drug incident, including cocaine, narcotics, cannabis, amphetamines, ecstasy and other drugs.
*Unincorporated/Out Of Council - Areas that are not governed by a local government authority
Source: Crime Statistics Agency (CSA), NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, Australian Bureau of Statistics
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