Cliftleigh Crime Index

61

(100 is safest)

Safer than 61% of most Australia suburbs

Cliftleigh Crime Map

Cliftleigh crime map

Cliftleigh Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Cliftleigh
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 76, down 25% from 101 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Cliftleigh is in the 67th percentile for safety, meaning 33% of NSW suburbs are safer than Cliftleigh and 67% of suburbs are more dangerous than Cliftleigh.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 13% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 67% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of homicide offences recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of burglary offences recorded in 2021 increased by 75% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 46% (10 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 decreased by 33% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 64% (7 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Cliftleigh: 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, Cliftleigh is ranked safer than 61% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Cliftleigh crime rate is below average to the majority of suburbs in Australia.

In NSW, only about 33% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Cliftleigh. As a result, Cliftleigh has high scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of Cliftleigh, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 33 (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 Cliftleigh’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 Cliftleigh’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Cliftleigh’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 Cliftleigh is 997 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 Cliftleigh is 1 in 99. 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 Cliftleigh is 1 in 51. This is equal to a rate of 1906 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.

Cliftleigh Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person23997
Property and deception offences441906
Drug offences00
Public order and security offences287
Justice procedures offences7303
Other offences00
Total763293

Cliftleigh Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 99

In Cliftleigh

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Cliftleigh vs NSW

Cliftleigh population: 2308

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide172431
Assault762864303770
Sexual offences514650217179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment1040910433501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault5217
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences00
Domestic violence related assault5217
Non-domestic violence related assault287

Cliftleigh Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 51

In Cliftleigh

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Cliftleigh vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Cliftleigh vs NSW, Australia

Cliftleigh population: 2308

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft3218002813862204
Burglary/Break and Enter724967303306
Arson137604346
Malicious damage to property449136173602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft287
Steal from motor vehicle9390
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling6260
Break and enter non-dwelling143

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Cliftleigh vs NSW

Drug Offences: Cliftleigh 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: Cliftleigh vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct21732187212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences0146640179.54

Cliftleigh Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Cliftleigh vs NSW

Cliftleigh Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Cliftleigh in 2021?

According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 0 murders in Cliftleigh in 2021. The number of homicides (which includes murders, attempted murder, murder conspiracy, and manslaughters) was 1.

What’s the most common crime in Cliftleigh?

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

What is the crime rate in Cliftleigh?

The overall crime rate in Cliftleigh, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 3293 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 Cliftleigh a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Cliftleigh total crime rate in 2021 was 3293. This means it’s 67% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Cliftleigh has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Cliftleigh safe at night?

41% of crimes in Cliftleigh occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Cliftleigh at night.

Total Crime Stats of Cliftleigh

DivisionSubdivisionOffence typeYear (2020)Year (2021)
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder00
Crimes against the personHomicideAttempted murder01
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder accessory, conspiracy00
Crimes against the personHomicideManslaughter00
Crimes against the personAssaultAssault Police00
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault55
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault32
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault25
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences114
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery80
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 harassment410
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft32
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle59
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling52
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud814
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences15
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling46
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling011
Property and deception offencesArsonArson01
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property114
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 cannabis60
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines20
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy20
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs20
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine00
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 cannabis00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass12
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 offences150
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences10
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences30
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences10
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order74
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions53
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer10
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