Arakoon Crime Index

30

(100 is safest)

Safer than 30% of most Australia suburbs

Arakoon Crime Map

Arakoon crime map

Arakoon Crime Statistics at a Glance

The chart below shows the 60-month trend of the number of offences that occurred in Arakoon.

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Arakoon
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 36, up 24% from 29 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Arakoon is in the 27th percentile for safety, meaning 73% of NSW suburbs are safer than Arakoon and 27% of suburbs are more dangerous than Arakoon.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 50% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no homicide offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of burglary offences recorded in 2021 increased by 50% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 57% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Arakoon: An In-Depth Analysis

According to AU Crime Rate’s analysis of the latest crime statistics from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, Arakoon is ranked safer than 30% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Arakoon crime rate is quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs.

In NSW, only about 73% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Arakoon. As a result, Arakoon has moderate scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of Arakoon, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 22 (based on the total crime rate of crimes against the person and property combined) while the New South Wales average is 1 in 20.

Let’s take a closer look at Arakoon’s crime statistics and see how it fares in terms of crimes against person and property crimes. This information is crucial because it can shed light on whether violent or property crimes or both, are the primary factors driving Arakoon’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Arakoon’s crime data and what they reveal about the suburb’s safety and security? Let’s dive in!

AU Crime Rate’s analysis reveals that against the person crime rate in Arakoon is 1810 per one hundred thousand inhabitants while the NSW average rate is 1500. So, one’s chances of becoming a victim of crimes against the person in Arakoon is 1 in 54. The crimes against the person included in this analysis are homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion.

From our analysis, we discovered that your odds of becoming a victim of a property crime if you live in Arakoon is 1 in 39. This is equal to a rate of 2489 per one hundred thousand residents compared to a rate of 3158 per 100,000 residents for NSW state. It’s worth mentioning that the property crimes tracked here include theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property.

Looking to understand the various types of criminal offences in New South Wales and make sense of crime data? Check out our NSW crime glossary for easy-to-understand definitions of common criminal offences.

Arakoon Crime Rates by Offences Division

Arakoon Crimes Against the Person

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of a Crime Against the Person

1 in 54

In Arakoon

1 in 65

In NSW

Crimes Against the Person Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Violent crimes against the person in Arakoon vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Arakoon vs NSW

Arakoon population: 442

NSW population: 8058541

Here is a breakdown of the major crimes against the person (violent crimes) including the number of offences and Arakoon crime rates for the selected offences.

Arakoon Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 39

In Arakoon

1 in 30

In NSW

Property and Deception Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Property offences in Arakoon vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Arakoon vs NSW, Australia

Arakoon population: 442

NSW population: 8058541

An overview of the major property and deception offences, including Arakoon crime statistics for each offence type.

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Arakoon vs NSW

Drug Offences: Arakoon vs New South Wales

Public Order and Security Offences

Public Order and Security Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Public order and security offences comparison chart

Public Order and Security Offences: Arakoon vs NSW

Arakoon Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Arakoon vs NSW

Arakoon Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Arakoon in 2021?

According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 0 murders in Arakoon in 2021. The number of homicides (which includes murders, attempted murder, murder conspiracy, and manslaughters) was 0.

What’s the most common crime in Arakoon?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Arakoon is intimidation, stalking and harassment.

What is the crime rate in Arakoon?

The overall crime rate in Arakoon, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 8145 in the year ending December 2021.

However, it’s important to note that this is an aggregate figure that includes all types of crime, and some types of offences are more prevalent than others. Additionally, crime rates can vary by location, with some areas experiencing higher rates of certain types of crime than others.

Is Arakoon a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Arakoon total crime rate in 2021 was 8145. This means it’s 27% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Arakoon has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Arakoon safe at night?

40% of crimes in Arakoon occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Arakoon at night.

Total Crime Stats of Arakoon

Note: The data for murder and manslaughter refers to the number of recorded victims, not criminal incidents.

References

  • NSW Police public site
  • NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR).
  • Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Census QuickStats for all persons

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