Castlecrag Crime Index

85

(100 is safest)

Safer than 85% of most Australia suburbs

Castlecrag Crime Map

Castlecrag crime map

Castlecrag Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Castlecrag
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 76, up 65% from 46 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Castlecrag is in the 77th percentile for safety, meaning 23% of NSW suburbs are safer than Castlecrag and 77% of suburbs are more dangerous than Castlecrag.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 17% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • There was no change in the number of sexual offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There were no homicide offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of burglary offences recorded in 2021 increased by 300% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 67% (10 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 50% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 33% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Castlecrag: 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 Castlecrag’s crime rate is noticeably lower than the average compared to most Australia’s suburbs, as it is ranked safer than only 85% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 23% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Castlecrag. Therefore, Castlecrag’s public safety metrics are very high.

How risky is that? Living in Castlecrag comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 55 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 Castlecrag’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 Castlecrag.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Castlecrag crime statistics shows that there are 541 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 Castlecrag are 1 in 184.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Castlecrag, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 79, equivalent to a rate of 1250 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.

Castlecrag Crime Rates by Offences Division

Castlecrag Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 184

In Castlecrag

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Castlecrag vs NSW

Castlecrag population: 2960

NSW population: 8058541

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

Castlecrag Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 79

In Castlecrag

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Castlecrag vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Castlecrag vs NSW, Australia

Castlecrag population: 2960

NSW population: 8058541

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

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Castlecrag vs NSW

Drug Offences: Castlecrag 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: Castlecrag vs NSW

Castlecrag Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Castlecrag vs NSW

Castlecrag Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Castlecrag in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Castlecrag?

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

What is the crime rate in Castlecrag?

The overall crime rate in Castlecrag, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 2568 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 Castlecrag a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Castlecrag total crime rate in 2021 was 2568. This means it’s 77% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Castlecrag has a very high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Castlecrag safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of Castlecrag

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