Carlingford Crime Index

76

(100 is safest)

Safer than 76% of most Australia suburbs

Carlingford Crime Map

Carlingford crime map

Carlingford Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Carlingford
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 898, up 11% from 812 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Carlingford is in the 68th percentile for safety, meaning 32% of NSW suburbs are safer than Carlingford and 68% of suburbs are more dangerous than Carlingford.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 14% (14 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 30% (6 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 decreased by 32% (26 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 3% (10 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 increased by 54% (7 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 3% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Carlingford: An In-Depth Analysis

Based on the latest crime statistics from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, AU Crime Rate’s analysis indicates that Carlingford is safer than only 76% of all suburbs across the nation, regardless of population size. This implies that Carlingford’s crime rate is below average to the majority of suburbs in Australia.

How does Carlingford perform compared to other suburbs of all population sizes in NSW? The crime rate in Carlingford is greater than that of roughly 32% of other suburbs in NSW, leading to high public safety scores.

As a resident of Carlingford, the likelihood of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 45 based on the combined crime rate of offences against the person and property. This is in contrast to the New South Wales average, where the chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 20.

To get a more comprehensive understanding of Carlingford’s crime statistics, it is essential to take a closer look at its against the person and property crime data. This examination is particularly critical because it enables us to determine whether violent crime, property crime, or both are the primary contributors to the total crime rate in Carlingford. By doing so, we can gain a more in-depth insight into the nature and extent of crime in Carlingford.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis has uncovered that the rate of crimes against the person in Carlingford is 546 per one hundred thousand inhabitants. By contrast, the statewide average for such crimes stands at 1500. This suggests that experiencing serious offences like homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, or extortion is 1 in 182 if you reside in Carlingford.

Our data reveals that the odds of becoming a victim of property crime in Carlingford are 1 in 60, with a rate of 1648 incidents per 100,000 residents. Keep in mind that the NSW average is 3158 incidents per 100,000 residents. The types of property crimes tracked in this analysis 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.

Carlingford Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person153546
Property and deception offences4621648
Drug offences72257
Public order and security offences36128
Justice procedures offences50178
Other offences125446
Total8983202

Carlingford Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 182

In Carlingford

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Carlingford vs NSW

Carlingford population: 28042

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault8862864314770
Sexual offences141465050179
Robbery417601422
Abduction and kidnapping120343
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment4440910157501
Other offences against the person21883723

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault621
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences829
Domestic violence related assault58207
Non-domestic violence related assault29103

Carlingford Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 60

In Carlingford

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Carlingford vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Carlingford vs NSW, Australia

Carlingford population: 28042

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft33018002811772204
Burglary/Break and Enter5524967196306
Arson13760446
Malicious damage to property7649136271602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft2071
Steal from motor vehicle45160
Steal from retail store31111
Break and enter dwelling46164
Break and enter non-dwelling932

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Carlingford vs NSW

Drug Offences: Carlingford 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 possession503403217841667
Drug dealing and trafficking46293147705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs81116291366
Other drug offences1058413672

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: Carlingford vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct161732157212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences201466471179.54

Carlingford Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Carlingford vs NSW

Carlingford Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Carlingford in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Carlingford?

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

What is the crime rate in Carlingford?

The overall crime rate in Carlingford, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 3202 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 Carlingford a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Carlingford total crime rate in 2021 was 3202. This means it’s 68% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Carlingford has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Carlingford safe at night?

30% of crimes in Carlingford occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Carlingford at night.

Total Crime Stats of Carlingford

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 Police01
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault6858
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault3429
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault116
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences9143
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery1328
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping01
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion00
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment5844
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person22
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft1320
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle8045
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store4231
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods56
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling3140
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person08
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud132143
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences3737
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling6946
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling1219
Property and deception offencesArsonArson21
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property7476
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 cannabis1727
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines510
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy14
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs48
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine21
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis02
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs10
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis66
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug12
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs21
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences710
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass139
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct12
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language01
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent24
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences620
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences51
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences01
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences17123
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody10
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order2129
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions1416
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer12
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures33

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