Clovelly Crime Index

92

(100 is safest)

Safer than 92% of most Australia suburbs

Clovelly Crime Map

Clovelly crime map

Clovelly Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Clovelly
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 160, up 9% from 147 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Clovelly is in the 67th percentile for safety, meaning 33% of NSW suburbs are safer than Clovelly and 67% of suburbs are more dangerous than Clovelly.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 19% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 75% (3 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 60% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 46% (23 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 71% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 7% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Clovelly: 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 Clovelly is safer than only 92% of all suburbs across the nation, regardless of population size. This implies that Clovelly’s crime rate is noticeably lower than the average compared to most Australia’s suburbs.

How does Clovelly perform compared to other suburbs of all population sizes in NSW? The crime rate in Clovelly is greater than that of roughly 33% of other suburbs in NSW, leading to high public safety scores.

As a resident of Clovelly, the likelihood of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 72 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 Clovelly’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 Clovelly. By doing so, we can gain a more in-depth insight into the nature and extent of crime in Clovelly.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis has uncovered that the rate of crimes against the person in Clovelly is 493 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 202 if you reside in Clovelly.

Our data reveals that the odds of becoming a victim of property crime in Clovelly are 1 in 112, with a rate of 883 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.

Clovelly Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person24493
Property and deception offences43883
Drug offences24493
Public order and security offences9185
Justice procedures offences6123
Other offences541109
Total1603285

Clovelly Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 202

In Clovelly

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Clovelly vs NSW

Clovelly population: 4870

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault1362864267770
Sexual offences11465021179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment1040910205501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault121
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences00
Domestic violence related assault6123
Non-domestic violence related assault7144

Clovelly Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 112

In Clovelly

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Clovelly vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Clovelly vs NSW, Australia

Clovelly population: 4870

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft271800285542204
Burglary/Break and Enter22496741306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property1449136287602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft241
Steal from motor vehicle362
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling241
Break and enter non-dwelling00

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Clovelly vs NSW

Drug Offences: Clovelly 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 possession173403234941667
Drug dealing and trafficking46293827705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences358416272

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: Clovelly vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct617321123212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences31466462179.54

Clovelly Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Clovelly vs NSW

Clovelly Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Clovelly in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Clovelly?

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

What is the crime rate in Clovelly?

The overall crime rate in Clovelly, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 3285 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 Clovelly a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Clovelly total crime rate in 2021 was 3285. This means it’s 67% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Clovelly has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Clovelly safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of Clovelly

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 assault86
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault87
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault21
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences212
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery270
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 harassment710
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person10
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft72
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle73
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods22
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling34
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person10
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud2712
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences34
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling52
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling010
Property and deception offencesArsonArson00
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property1514
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine79
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis12
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines02
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy30
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs24
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine21
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines03
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 offences13
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass31
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct23
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language22
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent10
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences13
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences149
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences645
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order22
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions13
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer11
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