Arakoon Crime Index

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(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

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person81810
Property and deception offences112489
Drug offences3679
Public order and security offences51131
Justice procedures offences2452
Other offences71584
Total368145

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

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault362864679770
Sexual offences114650226179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment440910905501
Other offences against the person01883023

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.

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault1226
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences00
Domestic violence related assault2452
Non-domestic violence related assault1226

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

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft31800286792204
Burglary/Break and Enter324967679306
Arson3376067946
Malicious damage to property249136452602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft1226
Steal from motor vehicle00
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling3679
Break and enter non-dwelling00

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Arakoon vs NSW

Drug Offences: Arakoon vs New South Wales

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Drug use and possession33403267941667
Drug dealing and trafficking0629307705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences05841072

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

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct317321679212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences214664452179.54

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

DivisionSubdivisionOffence typeYear (2020)Year (2021)
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder00
Crimes against the personHomicideAttempted murder00
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder accessory, conspiracy00
Crimes against the personHomicideManslaughter00
Crimes against the personAssaultAssault Police00
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault32
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault31
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault01
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences01
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery10
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping00
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion00
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment54
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft01
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle20
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling21
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud11
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences20
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling23
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling010
Property and deception offencesArsonArson03
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property12
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine01
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs02
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass13
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent00
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences02
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences00
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences67
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions01
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer01
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures00

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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