Caparra Crime Index

10

(100 is safest)

Safer than 10% of most Australia suburbs

Caparra Crime Map

Caparra crime map

Caparra Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Caparra
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 10, up 100% from 5 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Caparra is in the 10th percentile for safety, meaning 90% of NSW suburbs are safer than Caparra and 10% of suburbs are more dangerous than Caparra.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 200% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • There were no sexual offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • 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.
  • There was no change in the number of theft offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There were no robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There were no motor vehicle theft offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Caparra: An In-Depth Analysis

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of recent crime data from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) reveals that Caparra’s crime rate is considerably higher than the average across most suburbs in Australia, as it is ranked safer than only 10% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 90% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Caparra. Therefore, Caparra’s public safety metrics are low.

How risky is that? Living in Caparra comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 9 of becoming a victim of crime, considering the total rate of crimes against the person and property. In contrast, the average chance of falling victim to crime in New South Wales stands at 1 in 20.

To better understand Caparra’s overall crime rate, it is essential to examine its performance in crimes against the person and property crimes separately. This approach can provide further insight into whether violent crimes, property crimes, or both, are the primary drivers of the general crime rate in Caparra.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Caparra crime statistics shows that there are 4839 incidents against the person per 100,000 inhabitants in a standard year, compared to the NSW average rate of 1500. As a result, the chances of becoming a victim of crimes such as homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion in Caparra are 1 in 20.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Caparra, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 20, equivalent to a rate of 4839 per 100,000 residents. As a reference, the property crime rate for every 100,000 residents in NSW is 3158.

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.

Caparra Crime Rates by Offences Division

Caparra Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 20

In Caparra

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Caparra vs NSW

Caparra population: 62

NSW population: 8058541

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

Caparra Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 20

In Caparra

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Caparra vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Caparra vs NSW, Australia

Caparra population: 62

NSW population: 8058541

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

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Caparra vs NSW

Drug Offences: Caparra 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: Caparra vs NSW

Caparra Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Caparra vs NSW

Caparra Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Caparra in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Caparra?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Caparra is domestic violence related assault.

What is the crime rate in Caparra?

The overall crime rate in Caparra, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 16129 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 Caparra a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Caparra total crime rate in 2021 was 16129. This means it’s 10% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Caparra has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Caparra safe at night?

41% of crimes in Caparra occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Caparra at night.

Total Crime Stats of Caparra

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