Caringbah Crime Index

28

(100 is safest)

Safer than 28% of most Australia suburbs

Caringbah Crime Map

Caringbah crime map

Caringbah Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Caringbah
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 1965, up 11% from 1766 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Caringbah is in the 12st percentile for safety, meaning 89% of NSW suburbs are safer than Caringbah and 11% of suburbs are more dangerous than Caringbah.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 18% (28 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 53% (17 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 84% (26 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 2% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 50% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There was no change in the number of motor vehicle theft offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There was no change in the number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.

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Crime in Caringbah: 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 Caringbah are quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs. In fact, it is considered safer than about 28% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in Caringbah are higher than approximately 89% of other suburbs in NSW. Consequently, the suburb has low scores for public safety.

Your chance of becoming a victim of a crime if you live here? It’s 1 in 17 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 Caringbah’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 Caringbah. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

Caringbah Crime rate for crimes against the person is 2002 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the NSW average rate is 1500. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in Caringbah was 1 in 49. 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 Caringbah is 1 in 28, with a rate of 3448 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.

Caringbah Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person2522002
Property and deception offences4343448
Drug offences1711359
Public order and security offences83659
Justice procedures offences121961
Other offences9047182
Total196515611

Caringbah Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 49

In Caringbah

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Caringbah vs NSW

Caringbah population: 12587

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault130628641033770
Sexual offences1514650119179
Robbery317602422
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment10140910802501
Other offences against the person318832423

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault648
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences972
Domestic violence related assault68540
Non-domestic violence related assault59469

Caringbah Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 28

In Caringbah

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Caringbah vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Caringbah vs NSW, Australia

Caringbah population: 12587

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft27818002822092204
Burglary/Break and Enter5724967453306
Arson13760846
Malicious damage to property9849136779602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft1295
Steal from motor vehicle30238
Steal from retail store34270
Break and enter dwelling51405
Break and enter non-dwelling648

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Caringbah vs NSW

Drug Offences: Caringbah 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 possession1253403299341667
Drug dealing and trafficking1362931037705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences33584126272

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: Caringbah vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct5617321445212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences2714664215179.54

Caringbah Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Caringbah vs NSW

Caringbah Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Caringbah in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Caringbah?

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

What is the crime rate in Caringbah?

The overall crime rate in Caringbah, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 15611 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 Caringbah a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Caringbah total crime rate in 2021 was 15611. This means it’s 11% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Caringbah has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Caringbah safe at night?

31% of crimes in Caringbah occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Caringbah at night.

Total Crime Stats of Caringbah

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 Police53
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault7268
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault8159
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault96
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences2397
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery699
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 harassment100101
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person03
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft1212
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle4030
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store5634
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods4524
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling2542
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person27
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud6997
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences3432
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling2351
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling816
Property and deception offencesArsonArson11
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property9898
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine88
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics96
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis6647
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines4129
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy12
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs4633
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine38
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines34
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy21
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs10
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis10
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences2533
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass1325
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct2314
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language107
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent610
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences4427
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences3913
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences42
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences496581
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences58308
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody10
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order6554
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions7856
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear10
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer129
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