Colebee Crime Index

65

(100 is safest)

Safer than 65% of most Australia suburbs

Colebee Crime Map

Colebee crime map

Colebee Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Colebee
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 222, up 19% from 186 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Colebee is in the 53rd percentile for safety, meaning 47% of NSW suburbs are safer than Colebee and 53% of suburbs are more dangerous than Colebee.
  • 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 33% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 1% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 increased by 50% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 13% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Colebee: 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 Colebee’s crime rate is below average to the majority of suburbs in Australia, as it is ranked safer than only 65% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 47% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Colebee. Therefore, Colebee’s public safety metrics are high.

How risky is that? Living in Colebee comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 36 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 Colebee’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 Colebee.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Colebee crime statistics shows that there are 488 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 Colebee are 1 in 204.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Colebee, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 45, equivalent to a rate of 2197 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.

Colebee Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person24488
Property and deception offences1082197
Drug offences5102
Public order and security offences7142
Justice procedures offences11224
Other offences671363
Total2224516

Colebee Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 204

In Colebee

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Colebee vs NSW

Colebee population: 4916

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault1362864264770
Sexual offences11465020179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment1040910203501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault120
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences00
Domestic violence related assault8163
Non-domestic violence related assault481

Colebee Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 45

In Colebee

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Colebee vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Colebee vs NSW, Australia

Colebee population: 4916

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft8618002817492204
Burglary/Break and Enter824967163306
Arson137602046
Malicious damage to property1349136264602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft6122
Steal from motor vehicle14285
Steal from retail store25509
Break and enter dwelling5102
Break and enter non-dwelling361

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Colebee vs NSW

Drug Offences: Colebee 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 possession53403210241667
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: Colebee vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct517321102212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences21466441179.54

Colebee Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Colebee vs NSW

Colebee Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Colebee in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Colebee?

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

What is the crime rate in Colebee?

The overall crime rate in Colebee, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 4516 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 Colebee a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Colebee total crime rate in 2021 was 4516. This means it’s 53% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Colebee has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Colebee safe at night?

32% of crimes in Colebee occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Colebee at night.

Total Crime Stats of Colebee

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 assault78
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault94
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault31
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences120
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery240
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 harassment1110
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft46
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle3114
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store1025
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods21
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling812
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud2420
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences88
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling105
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling213
Property and deception offencesArsonArson01
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property1513
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine01
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics01
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis32
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines30
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs01
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics20
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 conductTrespass44
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language01
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent00
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences112
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 offences467
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order53
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions58
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