7Burwood
Burwood, New South Wales, Australia: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 7 out of 10 Low crime
7/10 in New South Wales · 8/10 in the world
Compared with 128 places in New South Wales (10 = lowest crime).
Weighted crime: 17,720 per 100,000 people (12 months to June 2026)
Crime by type, as recorded by BOCSAR (12 months to June 2026)
| Type | Count | Per 100,000 a year | All places this source covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide | |||
| Homicide | 0 | 0 | 1.3 |
| Sexual offences | |||
| Sexual offences | 76 | 173 | 238.8 |
| Violence | |||
| Assault | 304 | 692.1 | 872.4 |
| Includes domestic violence related assault. | |||
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery | 14 | 31.9 | 20.1 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Theft, including break and enter | 1,241 | 2,825.1 | 2,125.6 |
| Drugs | |||
| Drug offences | 240 | 546.4 | 484 |
| Damage and public order | |||
| Malicious damage to property | 150 | 341.5 | 560.6 |
Source: BOCSAR, updated 28 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to June 2026)
| Homicide | 0 |
|---|---|
| Sexual offences | 76 |
| Violence | 304 |
| Robbery | 14 |
| Theft and burglary | 1,241 |
| Drugs | 240 |
| Damage and public order | 150 |
Questions about crime in Burwood
- Is Burwood safe?
- Burwood: Safety 7 out of 10 (Low crime). Compared with 128 places in New South Wales (10 = lowest crime).
- What is the crime rate in Burwood?
- Burwood: Weighted crime: 17,720 per 100,000 people (12 months to June 2026).
- How many murders are there in Burwood?
- Recorded homicides in Burwood (12 months to June 2026): 0.
Other places nearby
- Canada Bay 10/10
- Strathfield 8/10
- Inner West 8/10
- Canterbury-Bankstown 8/10
- Hunters Hill 10/10
- Bayside 9/10
- Lane Cove 10/10
- Ryde 10/10
