Coonabarabran Crime Index

13

(100 is safest)

Safer than 13% of most Australia suburbs

Coonabarabran Crime Map

Coonabarabran crime map

Coonabarabran Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Coonabarabran
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 516, up 47% from 352 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Coonabarabran is in the 12nd percentile for safety, meaning 88% of NSW suburbs are safer than Coonabarabran and 12% of suburbs are more dangerous than Coonabarabran.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 20% (8 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 60% (9 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 29% (7 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 48% (31 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There was no change in the number of robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 67% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 3% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Coonabarabran: An In-Depth Analysis

AU Crime Rate analyzed crime data from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research and found that crime rates in Coonabarabran are considerably higher than the average across most suburbs in Australia. In fact, it is considered safer than about 13% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in Coonabarabran are higher than approximately 88% of other suburbs in NSW. Consequently, the suburb has low scores for public safety.

Your chance of becoming a victim of a crime if you live here? It’s 1 in 11 based on the combined crime rate of offences against the person and property while the risk of becoming a victim of crime in New South Wales is at 1 in 20.

Discovering the full picture of Coonabarabran’s crime statistics is crucial, and delving into the details of its against the person and property crime data is the key. By doing so, we can uncover which type of crime is more prevalent, whether it be violent or property-related, and gain a deeper understanding of the crime rate in Coonabarabran. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

Coonabarabran Crime rate for crimes against the person is 3422 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the NSW average rate is 1500. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in Coonabarabran was 1 in 28. The crimes against persons included in this analysis are homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion.

According to our data, the likelihood of an individual becoming a victim of property crime in Coonabarabran is 1 in 20, with a rate of 4830 incidents per 100,000 inhabitants. It is important to note that the average rate of property crime in NSW is 3158 incidents per 100,000 residents. The property crimes included in this analysis consist of 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.

Coonabarabran Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person1193422
Property and deception offences1684830
Drug offences34978
Public order and security offences651869
Justice procedures offences651869
Other offences651869
Total51614836

Coonabarabran Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 28

In Coonabarabran

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Coonabarabran vs NSW

Coonabarabran population: 3478

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide172291
Assault49628641409770
Sexual offences614650173179
Robbery117602922
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment59409101696501
Other offences against the person318838623

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder129
Sexual assault386
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences386
Domestic violence related assault32920
Non-domestic violence related assault17489

Coonabarabran Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 20

In Coonabarabran

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Coonabarabran vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Coonabarabran vs NSW, Australia

Coonabarabran population: 3478

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft9518002827312204
Burglary/Break and Enter3124967891306
Arson337608646
Malicious damage to property39491361121602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft129
Steal from motor vehicle12345
Steal from retail store5144
Break and enter dwelling21604
Break and enter non-dwelling10288

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Coonabarabran vs NSW

Drug Offences: Coonabarabran 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 possession283403280541667
Drug dealing and trafficking0629307705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs21116581366
Other drug offences4584111572

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: Coonabarabran vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct40173211150212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences2514664719179.54

Coonabarabran Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Coonabarabran vs NSW

Coonabarabran Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Coonabarabran in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Coonabarabran?

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

What is the crime rate in Coonabarabran?

The overall crime rate in Coonabarabran, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 14836 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 Coonabarabran a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Coonabarabran total crime rate in 2021 was 14836. This means it’s 12% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Coonabarabran has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Coonabarabran safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of Coonabarabran

DivisionSubdivisionOffence typeYear (2020)Year (2021)
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder01
Crimes against the personHomicideAttempted murder00
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder accessory, conspiracy00
Crimes against the personHomicideManslaughter00
Crimes against the personAssaultAssault Police30
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault1232
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault2617
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault113
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences450
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery123
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 harassment2659
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person23
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft31
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle1112
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store85
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods96
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling1311
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person10
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft10
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud1250
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences610
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling1621
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling8110
Property and deception offencesArsonArson13
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property4039
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis1620
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines77
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs21
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis12
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences04
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass518
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct99
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language49
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent34
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences1125
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences36
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences2159
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order1123
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions3834
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear21
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer46
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures01

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