Clarendon Crime Index

81

(100 is safest)

Safer than 81% of most Australia suburbs

Clarendon Crime Map

Clarendon crime map

Clarendon Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Clarendon
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 29, down 51% from 59 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Clarendon is in the 8th percentile for safety, meaning 92% of NSW suburbs are safer than Clarendon and 8% of suburbs are more dangerous than Clarendon.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 50% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • 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.
  • The number of burglary offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 20% (1 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 67% (2 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 Clarendon: 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 Clarendon’s crime rate is noticeably lower than the average compared to most Australia’s suburbs, as it is ranked safer than only 81% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 92% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Clarendon. Therefore, Clarendon’s public safety metrics are low.

How risky is that? Living in Clarendon comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 150 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 Clarendon’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 Clarendon.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Clarendon crime statistics shows that there are 2649 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 Clarendon are 1 in 37.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Clarendon, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 16, equivalent to a rate of 5960 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.

Clarendon Crime Rates by Offences Division

Clarendon Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 37

In Clarendon

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Clarendon vs NSW

Clarendon population: 151

NSW population: 8058541

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

Clarendon Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 16

In Clarendon

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Clarendon vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Clarendon vs NSW, Australia

Clarendon population: 151

NSW population: 8058541

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

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Clarendon vs NSW

Drug Offences: Clarendon vs New South Wales

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: Clarendon vs NSW

Clarendon Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Clarendon vs NSW

Clarendon Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Clarendon in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Clarendon?

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

What is the crime rate in Clarendon?

The overall crime rate in Clarendon, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 19205 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 Clarendon a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Clarendon total crime rate in 2021 was 19205. This means it’s 8% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Clarendon has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Clarendon safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of Clarendon

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