Collaroy Crime Index

82

(100 is safest)

Safer than 82% of most Australia suburbs

Collaroy Crime Map

Collaroy crime map

Collaroy Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Collaroy
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 255, down 4% from 265 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Collaroy is in the 68th percentile for safety, meaning 32% of NSW suburbs are safer than Collaroy and 68% of suburbs are more dangerous than Collaroy.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 40% (14 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 22% (2 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 increased by 11% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 28% (25 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There was no change in the number of motor vehicle theft offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 33% (8 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Collaroy: 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 Collaroy is safer than only 82% of all suburbs across the nation, regardless of population size. This implies that Collaroy’s crime rate is noticeably lower than the average compared to most Australia’s suburbs.

How does Collaroy perform compared to other suburbs of all population sizes in NSW? The crime rate in Collaroy is greater than that of roughly 32% of other suburbs in NSW, leading to high public safety scores.

As a resident of Collaroy, the likelihood of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 51 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 Collaroy’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 Collaroy. By doing so, we can gain a more in-depth insight into the nature and extent of crime in Collaroy.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis has uncovered that the rate of crimes against the person in Collaroy is 580 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 171 if you reside in Collaroy.

Our data reveals that the odds of becoming a victim of property crime in Collaroy are 1 in 72, with a rate of 1362 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.

Collaroy Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person46580
Property and deception offences1081362
Drug offences21265
Public order and security offences23290
Justice procedures offences18227
Other offences39492
Total2553215

Collaroy Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 171

In Collaroy

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Collaroy vs NSW

Collaroy population: 7931

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault2162864265770
Sexual offences1114650139179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment1440910177501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault8101
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences338
Domestic violence related assault9113
Non-domestic violence related assault11139

Collaroy Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 72

In Collaroy

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Collaroy vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Collaroy vs NSW, Australia

Collaroy population: 7931

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft631800287942204
Burglary/Break and Enter1024967126306
Arson337603846
Malicious damage to property3249136403602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft338
Steal from motor vehicle14177
Steal from retail store11139
Break and enter dwelling563
Break and enter non-dwelling563

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Collaroy vs NSW

Drug Offences: Collaroy 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 possession123403215141667
Drug dealing and trafficking36293387705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences658417672

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: Collaroy vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct1717321214212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences61466476179.54

Collaroy Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Collaroy vs NSW

Collaroy Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Collaroy in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Collaroy?

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

What is the crime rate in Collaroy?

The overall crime rate in Collaroy, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 3215 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 Collaroy a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Collaroy total crime rate in 2021 was 3215. This means it’s 68% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Collaroy has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Collaroy safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of Collaroy

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 Police11
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault119
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault2311
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault48
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences516
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery203
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 harassment814
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person10
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft33
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle2714
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store311
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods24
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling228
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person21
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud2016
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences96
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling75
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling215
Property and deception offencesArsonArson23
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property2432
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 cannabis128
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines53
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs31
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis01
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines01
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs10
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs01
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences46
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass1111
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct04
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent02
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences96
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences33
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences46
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences2230
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order57
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions711
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