Catalina Crime Index

48

(100 is safest)

Safer than 48% of most Australia suburbs

Catalina Crime Map

Catalina crime map

Catalina Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Catalina
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 153, up 5% from 146 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Catalina is in the 39th percentile for safety, meaning 61% of NSW suburbs are safer than Catalina and 39% of suburbs are more dangerous than Catalina.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 25% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 60% (3 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 15% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 25% (6 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • 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 decreased by 83% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 33% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Catalina: 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 Catalina’s crime rate is about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia, as it is ranked safer than only 48% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 61% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Catalina. Therefore, Catalina’s public safety metrics are moderate.

How risky is that? Living in Catalina comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 26 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 Catalina’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 Catalina.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Catalina crime statistics shows that there are 1831 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 Catalina are 1 in 54.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Catalina, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 54, equivalent to a rate of 1831 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.

Catalina Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person461831
Property and deception offences461831
Drug offences12478
Public order and security offences7279
Justice procedures offences22876
Other offences20796
Total1536091

Catalina Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 54

In Catalina

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Catalina vs NSW

Catalina population: 2512

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault2562864995770
Sexual offences21465080179
Robbery117604022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment1840910717501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault140
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences140
Domestic violence related assault16637
Non-domestic violence related assault8318

Catalina Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 54

In Catalina

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Catalina vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Catalina vs NSW, Australia

Catalina population: 2512

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft181800287172204
Burglary/Break and Enter1124967438306
Arson137604046
Malicious damage to property1649136637602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft140
Steal from motor vehicle9358
Steal from retail store140
Break and enter dwelling10398
Break and enter non-dwelling140

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Catalina vs NSW

Drug Offences: Catalina 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 possession113403243841667
Drug dealing and trafficking0629307705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs11116401366
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: Catalina vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct517321199212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences21466480179.54

Catalina Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Catalina vs NSW

Catalina Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Catalina in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Catalina?

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

What is the crime rate in Catalina?

The overall crime rate in Catalina, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 6091 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 Catalina a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Catalina total crime rate in 2021 was 6091. This means it’s 39% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Catalina has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Catalina safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of Catalina

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 Police11
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault1216
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault78
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault31
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences23
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery51
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 harassment1518
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft61
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle49
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store01
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods11
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling81
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud53
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences02
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling1210
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling111
Property and deception offencesArsonArson21
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property1216
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine10
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis410
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines51
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 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 cannabis11
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences30
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass42
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct01
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language40
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent32
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences82
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences00
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences220
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order510
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions610
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer42
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures00

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