Captains Flat Crime Index

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(100 is safest)

Safer than 43% of most Australia suburbs

Captains Flat Crime Map

Captains Flat crime map

Captains Flat Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Captains Flat
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 38, up 27% from 30 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Captains Flat is in the 38th percentile for safety, meaning 62% of NSW suburbs are safer than Captains Flat and 38% of suburbs are more dangerous than Captains Flat.
  • There was no change in the number of assault offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 33% (1 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 decreased by 80% (8 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • 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 increased by 200% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Captains Flat: 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, Captains Flat is ranked safer than 43% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Captains Flat crime rate is about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia.

In NSW, only about 62% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Captains Flat. As a result, Captains Flat has moderate scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of Captains Flat, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 31 (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 Captains Flat’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 Captains Flat’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Captains Flat’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 Captains Flat is 1809 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 Captains Flat 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 Captains Flat is 1 in 75. This is equal to a rate of 1316 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.

Captains Flat Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person111809
Property and deception offences81316
Drug offences4658
Public order and security offences5822
Justice procedures offences6987
Other offences4658
Total386250

Captains Flat Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 54

In Captains Flat

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in Captains Flat vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Captains Flat vs NSW

Captains Flat population: 608

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault162864164770
Sexual offences414650658179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment640910987501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault3493
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences1164
Domestic violence related assault00
Non-domestic violence related assault1164

Captains Flat Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 75

In Captains Flat

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Captains Flat vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Captains Flat vs NSW, Australia

Captains Flat population: 608

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft21800283292204
Burglary/Break and Enter224967329306
Arson2376032946
Malicious damage to property249136329602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft00
Steal from motor vehicle00
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling1164
Break and enter non-dwelling1164

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Captains Flat vs NSW

Drug Offences: Captains Flat 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 possession23403232941667
Drug dealing and trafficking0629307705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs211163291366
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: Captains Flat vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct117321164212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences414664658179.54

Captains Flat Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Captains Flat vs NSW

Captains Flat Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Captains Flat in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Captains Flat?

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

What is the crime rate in Captains Flat?

The overall crime rate in Captains Flat, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 6250 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 Captains Flat a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Captains Flat total crime rate in 2021 was 6250. This means it’s 38% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Captains Flat has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Captains Flat safe at night?

42% of crimes in Captains Flat occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Captains Flat at night.

Total Crime Stats of Captains Flat

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 assault10
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault01
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault13
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences20
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 harassment26
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft10
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud30
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences62
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling01
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling211
Property and deception offencesArsonArson02
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property02
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis01
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 drugs01
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 cannabis12
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass31
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 offences14
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences20
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences54
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order01
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions03
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