Cammeray Crime Index

74

(100 is safest)

Safer than 74% of most Australia suburbs

Cammeray Crime Map

Cammeray crime map

Cammeray Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Cammeray
  • There was no change in the number of criminal incidents recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • Cammeray is in the 73rd percentile for safety, meaning 27% of NSW suburbs are safer than Cammeray and 73% of suburbs are more dangerous than Cammeray.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 8% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 56% (5 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 33% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 7% (6 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There was no change in the number of robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 increased by 600% (6 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 48% (21 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Cammeray: An In-Depth Analysis

AU Crime Rate analyzed crime data from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research and found that crime rates in Cammeray are below average to the majority of suburbs in Australia. In fact, it is considered safer than about 74% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in Cammeray are higher than approximately 27% of other suburbs in NSW. Consequently, the suburb has high scores for public safety.

Your chance of becoming a victim of a crime if you live here? It’s 1 in 43 based on the combined crime rate of offences against the person and property while the risk of becoming a victim of crime in New South Wales is at 1 in 20.

Discovering the full picture of Cammeray’s crime statistics is crucial, and delving into the details of its against the person and property crime data is the key. By doing so, we can uncover which type of crime is more prevalent, whether it be violent or property-related, and gain a deeper understanding of the crime rate in Cammeray. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

Cammeray Crime rate for crimes against the person is 437 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the NSW average rate is 1500. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in Cammeray was 1 in 228. The crimes against persons included in this analysis are homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion.

According to our data, the likelihood of an individual becoming a victim of property crime in Cammeray is 1 in 53, with a rate of 1848 incidents per 100,000 inhabitants. It is important to note that the average rate of property crime in NSW is 3158 incidents per 100,000 residents. The property crimes included in this analysis consist of 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.

Cammeray Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person31437
Property and deception offences1311848
Drug offences571
Public order and security offences799
Justice procedures offences571
Other offences23324
Total2022850

Cammeray Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 228

In Cammeray

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Cammeray vs NSW

Cammeray population: 7088

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault1262864169770
Sexual offences41465056179
Robbery117601422
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment1240910169501
Other offences against the person218832823

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault342
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences114
Domestic violence related assault799
Non-domestic violence related assault571

Cammeray Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 53

In Cammeray

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Cammeray vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Cammeray vs NSW, Australia

Cammeray population: 7088

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft9618002813542204
Burglary/Break and Enter1224967169306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property2349136324602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft799
Steal from motor vehicle20282
Steal from retail store9127
Break and enter dwelling12169
Break and enter non-dwelling00

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Cammeray vs NSW

Drug Offences: Cammeray 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 possession5340327141667
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: Cammeray vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct41732156212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences31466442179.54

Cammeray Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Cammeray vs NSW

Cammeray Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Cammeray in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Cammeray?

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

What is the crime rate in Cammeray?

The overall crime rate in Cammeray, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 2850 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 Cammeray a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Cammeray total crime rate in 2021 was 2850. This means it’s 73% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Cammeray has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Cammeray safe at night?

46% of crimes in Cammeray occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Cammeray at night.

Total Crime Stats of Cammeray

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 Police20
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault37
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault85
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault63
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences337
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery401
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 harassment612
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person12
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft17
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle2020
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store19
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling1821
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud4037
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences102
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling612
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling310
Property and deception offencesArsonArson10
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property4423
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 cannabis43
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 drugs21
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine10
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 drugs10
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass54
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct00
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 offences33
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences13
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences10
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences220
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order32
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions41
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures02

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