Clarence Crime Index

33

(100 is safest)

Safer than 33% of most Australia suburbs

Clarence Crime Map

Clarence crime map

Clarence Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Clarence
  • There was no change in the number of criminal incidents recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • Clarence is in the 34th percentile for safety, meaning 66% of NSW suburbs are safer than Clarence and 34% of suburbs are more dangerous than Clarence.
  • 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 decreased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no homicide offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There was no change in the number of burglary offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 33% (1 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 200% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 50% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Clarence: 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 Clarence are quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs. In fact, it is considered safer than about 33% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in Clarence are higher than approximately 66% of other suburbs in NSW. Consequently, the suburb has moderate scores for public safety.

Your chance of becoming a victim of a crime if you live here? It’s 1 in 24 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 Clarence’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 Clarence. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

Clarence Crime rate for crimes against the person is 995 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the NSW average rate is 1500. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in Clarence was 1 in 100. 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 Clarence is 1 in 33, with a rate of 2985 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.

Clarence Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person2995
Property and deception offences62985
Drug offences00
Public order and security offences00
Justice procedures offences2995
Other offences41990
Total146965

Clarence Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 100

In Clarence

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Clarence vs NSW

Clarence population: 201

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault162864498770
Sexual offences0146500179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment140910498501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault00
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences00
Domestic violence related assault1498
Non-domestic violence related assault00

Clarence Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 33

In Clarence

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Clarence vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Clarence vs NSW, Australia

Clarence population: 201

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft21800289952204
Burglary/Break and Enter224967995306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property249136995602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft2995
Steal from motor vehicle00
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling00
Break and enter non-dwelling2995

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Clarence vs NSW

Drug Offences: Clarence 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 possession034032041667
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: Clarence 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 offences0146640179.54

Clarence Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Clarence vs NSW

Clarence Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Clarence in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Clarence?

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

What is the crime rate in Clarence?

The overall crime rate in Clarence, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 6965 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 Clarence a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Clarence total crime rate in 2021 was 6965. This means it’s 34% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Clarence has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Clarence safe at night?

37% of crimes in Clarence occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Clarence at night.

Total Crime Stats of Clarence

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 assault01
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 offences10
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 theft02
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle10
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud00
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-dwelling212
Property and deception offencesArsonArson00
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property42
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 drugs00
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 offences00
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 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 offences04
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order10
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions22
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