Culcairn Crime Index

40

(100 is safest)

Safer than 40% of most Australia suburbs

Culcairn Crime Map

Culcairn crime map

Culcairn Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Culcairn
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 96, down 2% from 98 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Culcairn is in the 36th percentile for safety, meaning 64% of NSW suburbs are safer than Culcairn and 36% of suburbs are more dangerous than Culcairn.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 23% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 33% (1 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 40% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 9% (2 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 33% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 56% (10 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Culcairn: 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 Culcairn is safer than only 40% of all suburbs across the nation, regardless of population size. This implies that Culcairn’s crime rate is about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia.

How does Culcairn perform compared to other suburbs of all population sizes in NSW? The crime rate in Culcairn is greater than that of roughly 64% of other suburbs in NSW, leading to moderate public safety scores.

As a resident of Culcairn, the likelihood of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 23 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 Culcairn’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 Culcairn. By doing so, we can gain a more in-depth insight into the nature and extent of crime in Culcairn.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis has uncovered that the rate of crimes against the person in Culcairn is 1759 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 56 if you reside in Culcairn.

Our data reveals that the odds of becoming a victim of property crime in Culcairn are 1 in 40, with a rate of 2436 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.

Culcairn Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person261759
Property and deception offences362436
Drug offences3203
Public order and security offences11744
Justice procedures offences13880
Other offences7474
Total966495

Culcairn Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 56

In Culcairn

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Culcairn vs NSW

Culcairn population: 1478

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault16628641083770
Sexual offences214650135179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping1203683
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment640910406501
Other offences against the person118836823

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault168
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences168
Domestic violence related assault13880
Non-domestic violence related assault3203

Culcairn Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 40

In Culcairn

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Culcairn vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Culcairn vs NSW, Australia

Culcairn population: 1478

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft2118002814212204
Burglary/Break and Enter724967474306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property849136541602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft2135
Steal from motor vehicle9609
Steal from retail store2135
Break and enter dwelling6406
Break and enter non-dwelling168

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Culcairn vs NSW

Drug Offences: Culcairn 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 possession33403220341667
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: Culcairn vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct517321338212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences614664406179.54

Culcairn Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Culcairn vs NSW

Culcairn Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Culcairn in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Culcairn?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Culcairn is domestic violence related assault.

What is the crime rate in Culcairn?

The overall crime rate in Culcairn, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 6495 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 Culcairn a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Culcairn total crime rate in 2021 was 6495. This means it’s 36% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Culcairn has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Culcairn safe at night?

38% of crimes in Culcairn occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Culcairn at night.

Total Crime Stats of Culcairn

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 assault513
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault83
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault31
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences02
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery51
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping01
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion00
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment106
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person01
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft32
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle59
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store02
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling44
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft20
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud52
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences42
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling26
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling311
Property and deception offencesArsonArson00
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property188
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 cannabis01
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines02
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs00
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 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 offences00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass54
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct01
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent00
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences26
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences00
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences21
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences86
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order44
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions12
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures47

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