Casuarina Crime Index

76

(100 is safest)

Safer than 76% of most Australia suburbs

Casuarina Crime Map

Casuarina crime map

Casuarina Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Casuarina
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 102, down 21% from 129 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Casuarina is in the 69th percentile for safety, meaning 31% of NSW suburbs are safer than Casuarina and 69% of suburbs are more dangerous than Casuarina.
  • 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 500% (5 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 50% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There was no change in the number of theft offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 increased by 50% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 15% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Casuarina: 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 Casuarina are below average to the majority of suburbs in Australia. In fact, it is considered safer than about 76% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in Casuarina are higher than approximately 31% of other suburbs in NSW. Consequently, the suburb has high scores for public safety.

Your chance of becoming a victim of a crime if you live here? It’s 1 in 44 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 Casuarina’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 Casuarina. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

Casuarina Crime rate for crimes against the person is 580 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the NSW average rate is 1500. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in Casuarina was 1 in 171. 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 Casuarina is 1 in 60, with a rate of 1649 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.

Casuarina Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person19580
Property and deception offences541649
Drug offences7214
Public order and security offences9275
Justice procedures offences4122
Other offences9275
Total1023115

Casuarina Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 171

In Casuarina

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Casuarina vs NSW

Casuarina population: 3274

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault562864153770
Sexual offences614650183179
Robbery117603122
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment740910214501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault4122
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences261
Domestic violence related assault4122
Non-domestic violence related assault131

Casuarina Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 60

In Casuarina

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Casuarina vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Casuarina vs NSW, Australia

Casuarina population: 3274

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft311800289472204
Burglary/Break and Enter1224967367306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property1149136336602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft6183
Steal from motor vehicle9275
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling11336
Break and enter non-dwelling131

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Casuarina vs NSW

Drug Offences: Casuarina 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 possession53403215341667
Drug dealing and trafficking0629307705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences258416172

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: Casuarina vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct617321183212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences31466492179.54

Casuarina Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Casuarina vs NSW

Casuarina Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Casuarina in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Casuarina?

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

What is the crime rate in Casuarina?

The overall crime rate in Casuarina, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 3115 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 Casuarina a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Casuarina total crime rate in 2021 was 3115. This means it’s 69% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Casuarina has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Casuarina safe at night?

38% of crimes in Casuarina occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Casuarina at night.

Total Crime Stats of Casuarina

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 Police10
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault14
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault31
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault14
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences07
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery82
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 harassment57
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft46
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle49
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store10
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods32
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling43
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud87
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences74
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling611
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling211
Property and deception offencesArsonArson00
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property1311
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine82
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics10
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis32
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines11
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy10
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs40
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine320
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines20
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences02
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass24
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct11
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent01
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences43
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences11
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences11
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences17
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order24
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures10

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