Cataract Crime Index

0

(100 is safest)

Safer than 0% of most Australia suburbs

Cataract Crime Map

Cataract crime map

Cataract Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Cataract
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 66, up 313% from 16 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Cataract is in the 0th percentile for safety, meaning 100% of NSW suburbs are safer than Cataract and 0% of suburbs are more dangerous than Cataract.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • There were no 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 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There was no change in the number of theft offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There were no robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 600% (6 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Cataract: 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 Cataract is safer than only 0% of all suburbs across the nation, regardless of population size. This implies that Cataract’s crime rate is considerably higher than the average across most suburbs in Australia.

How does Cataract perform compared to other suburbs of all population sizes in NSW? The crime rate in Cataract is greater than that of roughly 100% of other suburbs in NSW, leading to low public safety scores.

As a resident of Cataract, the likelihood of becoming a victim of crime is 0 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 Cataract’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 Cataract. By doing so, we can gain a more in-depth insight into the nature and extent of crime in Cataract.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis has uncovered that the rate of crimes against the person in Cataract is 25000 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 3 if you reside in Cataract.

Our data reveals that the odds of becoming a victim of property crime in Cataract are 0, with a rate of 325000 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.

Cataract Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person125000
Property and deception offences13325000
Drug offences125000
Public order and security offences5125000
Justice procedures offences250000
Other offences441100000
Total661650000

Cataract Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 3

In Cataract

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Cataract vs NSW

Cataract population: 4

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault0628640770
Sexual offences0146500179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment14091025000501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault00
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences00
Domestic violence related assault00
Non-domestic violence related assault00

Cataract Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

0

In Cataract

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Cataract vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Cataract vs NSW, Australia

Cataract population: 4

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft61800281500002204
Burglary/Break and Enter12496725000306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property649136150000602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft250000
Steal from motor vehicle125000
Steal from retail store125000
Break and enter dwelling00
Break and enter non-dwelling125000

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Cataract vs NSW

Drug Offences: Cataract 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 possession1340322500041667
Drug dealing and trafficking0629307705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
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: Cataract vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct517321125000212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences0146640179.54

Cataract Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Cataract vs NSW

Cataract Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Cataract in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Cataract?

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

What is the crime rate in Cataract?

The overall crime rate in Cataract, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 1650000 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 Cataract a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Cataract total crime rate in 2021 was 1650000. This means it’s 0% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Cataract has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Cataract safe at night?

39% of crimes in Cataract occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Cataract at night.

Total Crime Stats of Cataract

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 Police00
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault00
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault10
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault00
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences01
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery00
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 harassment01
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft12
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle21
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store11
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods01
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud01
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences20
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling00
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling011
Property and deception offencesArsonArson10
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property06
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs01
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis10
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 cannabis10
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass34
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct01
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent00
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences00
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 offences144
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions12
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer00
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