Como Crime Index

91

(100 is safest)

Safer than 91% of most Australia suburbs

Como Crime Map

Como crime map

Como Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Como
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 134, up 34% from 100 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Como is in the 67th percentile for safety, meaning 33% of NSW suburbs are safer than Como and 67% of suburbs are more dangerous than Como.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 27% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of homicide offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There was no change in the number of burglary offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 150% (21 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 increased by 200% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 22% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Como: 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, Como is ranked safer than 91% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Como crime rate is noticeably lower than the average compared to most Australia’s suburbs.

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

If you are a resident of Como, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 70 (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 Como’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 Como’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Como’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 Como is 344 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 Como is 1 in 290. 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 Como is 1 in 94. This is equal to a rate of 1055 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.

Como Crime Rates by Offences Division

Como Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 290

In Como

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Como vs NSW

Como population: 4075

NSW population: 8058541

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

Como Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 94

In Como

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Como vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Como vs NSW, Australia

Como population: 4075

NSW population: 8058541

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

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Como vs NSW

Drug Offences: Como 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: Como vs NSW

Como Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Como vs NSW

Como Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Como in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Como?

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

What is the crime rate in Como?

The overall crime rate in Como, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 3288 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 Como a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Como total crime rate in 2021 was 3288. This means it’s 67% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Como has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Como safe at night?

31% of crimes in Como occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Como at night.

Total Crime Stats of Como

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

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