Callaghan Crime Index

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(100 is safest)

Safer than 40% of most Australia suburbs

Callaghan Crime Map

Callaghan crime map

Callaghan Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Callaghan
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 87, down 31% from 126 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Callaghan is in the 37th percentile for safety, meaning 63% of NSW suburbs are safer than Callaghan and 37% of suburbs are more dangerous than Callaghan.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 67% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no homicide offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There was no change in the number of burglary offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 21% (6 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 increased by 33% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 55% (6 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Callaghan: 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, Callaghan is ranked safer than 40% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Callaghan crime rate is about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia.

In NSW, only about 63% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Callaghan. As a result, Callaghan has moderate scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of Callaghan, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 23 (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 Callaghan’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 Callaghan’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Callaghan’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 Callaghan is 1105 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 Callaghan is 1 in 90. 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 Callaghan is 1 in 31. This is equal to a rate of 3093 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.

Callaghan Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person151105
Property and deception offences423093
Drug offences174
Public order and security offences2147
Justice procedures offences174
Other offences261915
Total876406

Callaghan Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 90

In Callaghan

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Callaghan vs NSW

Callaghan population: 1358

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault462864295770
Sexual offences514650368179
Robbery117607422
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment540910368501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault4295
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences174
Domestic violence related assault2147
Non-domestic violence related assault2147

Callaghan Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 31

In Callaghan

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Callaghan vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Callaghan vs NSW, Australia

Callaghan population: 1358

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft3518002825772204
Burglary/Break and Enter224967147306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property549136368602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft4295
Steal from motor vehicle11810
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling00
Break and enter non-dwelling2147

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Callaghan vs NSW

Drug Offences: Callaghan 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 possession1340327441667
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: Callaghan vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct217321147212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences0146640179.54

Callaghan Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Callaghan vs NSW

Callaghan Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Callaghan in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Callaghan?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Callaghan is steal from motor vehicle.

What is the crime rate in Callaghan?

The overall crime rate in Callaghan, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 6406 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 Callaghan a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Callaghan total crime rate in 2021 was 6406. This means it’s 37% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Callaghan has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Callaghan safe at night?

36% of crimes in Callaghan occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Callaghan at night.

Total Crime Stats of Callaghan

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 assault02
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault22
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault04
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences38
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery31
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 harassment25
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft34
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle1011
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store10
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods01
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling10
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person01
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud38
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences1110
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling10
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling112
Property and deception offencesArsonArson00
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property115
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine10
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis30
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 drugs11
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 offences20
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass01
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct01
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent00
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences20
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 offences6225
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences41
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order10
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions11
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer00
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

Greater Capital City Statistical Area

Greater Sydney