Catherine Field Crime Index

74

(100 is safest)

Safer than 74% of most Australia suburbs

Catherine Field Crime Map

Catherine Field crime map

Catherine Field Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Catherine Field
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 81, up 53% from 53 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Catherine Field is in the 70th percentile for safety, meaning 30% of NSW suburbs are safer than Catherine Field and 70% of suburbs are more dangerous than Catherine Field.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 400% (12 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 40% (2 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 75% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 31% (4 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 increased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 25% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Catherine Field: An In-Depth Analysis

According to AU Crime Rate’s analysis of the latest crime statistics from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, Catherine Field is ranked safer than 74% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Catherine Field crime rate is below average to the majority of suburbs in Australia.

In NSW, only about 30% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Catherine Field. As a result, Catherine Field has high scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of Catherine Field, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 43 (based on the total crime rate of crimes against the person and property combined) while the New South Wales average is 1 in 20.

Let’s take a closer look at Catherine Field’s crime statistics and see how it fares in terms of crimes against person and property crimes. This information is crucial because it can shed light on whether violent or property crimes or both, are the primary factors driving Catherine Field’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Catherine Field’s crime data and what they reveal about the suburb’s safety and security? Let’s dive in!

AU Crime Rate’s analysis reveals that against the person crime rate in Catherine Field is 1149 per one hundred thousand inhabitants while the NSW average rate is 1500. So, one’s chances of becoming a victim of crimes against the person in Catherine Field is 1 in 86. The crimes against the person included in this analysis are homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion.

From our analysis, we discovered that your odds of becoming a victim of a property crime if you live in Catherine Field is 1 in 86. This is equal to a rate of 1149 per one hundred thousand residents compared to a rate of 3158 per 100,000 residents for NSW state. It’s worth mentioning that the property crimes tracked here 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.

Catherine Field Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person301149
Property and deception offences301149
Drug offences3115
Public order and security offences277
Justice procedures offences9345
Other offences7268
Total813102

Catherine Field Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 86

In Catherine Field

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in Catherine Field vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Catherine Field vs NSW

Catherine Field population: 2611

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault1562864574770
Sexual offences314650115179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment1240910460501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault277
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences138
Domestic violence related assault11421
Non-domestic violence related assault3115

Catherine Field Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 86

In Catherine Field

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Catherine Field vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Catherine Field vs NSW, Australia

Catherine Field population: 2611

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft171800286512204
Burglary/Break and Enter12496738306
Arson9376034546
Malicious damage to property349136115602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft277
Steal from motor vehicle277
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling138
Break and enter non-dwelling00

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Catherine Field vs NSW

Drug Offences: Catherine Field 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 possession33403211541667
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: Catherine Field vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct0173210212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences21466477179.54

Catherine Field Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Catherine Field vs NSW

Catherine Field Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Catherine Field in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Catherine Field?

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

What is the crime rate in Catherine Field?

The overall crime rate in Catherine Field, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 3102 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 Catherine Field a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Catherine Field total crime rate in 2021 was 3102. This means it’s 70% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Catherine Field has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Catherine Field safe at night?

45% of crimes in Catherine Field occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Catherine Field at night.

Total Crime Stats of Catherine Field

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 assault311
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault03
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault12
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences44
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery71
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping10
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion00
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment412
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person20
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft12
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle22
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods01
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling32
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud74
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences06
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling41
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling010
Property and deception offencesArsonArson39
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property43
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics10
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis11
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines10
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs02
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 cannabis00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent10
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences12
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences00
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences01
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences36
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order23
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions35
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer01
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