Dareton Crime Index

3

(100 is safest)

Safer than 3% of most Australia suburbs

Dareton Crime Map

Dareton crime map

Dareton Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Dareton
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 182, down 17% from 219 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Dareton is in the 3rd percentile for safety, meaning 97% of NSW suburbs are safer than Dareton and 3% of suburbs are more dangerous than Dareton.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 24% (7 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 200% (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 decreased by 29% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 60% (15 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 80% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 17% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Dareton: 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 Dareton’s crime rate is considerably higher than the average across most suburbs in Australia, as it is ranked safer than only 3% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 97% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Dareton. Therefore, Dareton’s public safety metrics are low.

How risky is that? Living in Dareton comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 3 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 Dareton’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 Dareton.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Dareton crime statistics shows that there are 12918 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 Dareton are 1 in 7.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Dareton, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 8, equivalent to a rate of 11136 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.

Dareton Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person5812918
Property and deception offences5011136
Drug offences4891
Public order and security offences153341
Justice procedures offences388463
Other offences173786
Total18240535

Dareton Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 7

In Dareton

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Dareton vs NSW

Dareton population: 449

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault36628648018770
Sexual offences314650668179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment17409103786501
Other offences against the person2188344523

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault1223
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences2445
Domestic violence related assault245345
Non-domestic violence related assault112450

Dareton Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 8

In Dareton

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Dareton vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Dareton vs NSW, Australia

Dareton population: 449

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft1018002822272204
Burglary/Break and Enter12249672673306
Arson1376022346
Malicious damage to property27491366013602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft1223
Steal from motor vehicle71559
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling2445
Break and enter non-dwelling102227

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Dareton vs NSW

Drug Offences: Dareton 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 possession33403266841667
Drug dealing and trafficking0629307705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences1584122372

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: Dareton vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct11173212450212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences414664891179.54

Dareton Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Dareton vs NSW

Dareton Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Dareton in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Dareton?

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

What is the crime rate in Dareton?

The overall crime rate in Dareton, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 40535 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 Dareton a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Dareton total crime rate in 2021 was 40535. This means it’s 3% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Dareton has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Dareton safe at night?

42% of crimes in Dareton occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Dareton at night.

Total Crime Stats of Dareton

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 assault2224
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault711
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault01
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences10
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery12
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 harassment1817
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person12
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft51
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle67
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store30
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods10
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling60
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud10
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences32
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling82
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling9110
Property and deception offencesArsonArson61
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property2327
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 cannabis43
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines10
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 cannabis10
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences01
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass118
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct30
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent13
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences54
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences00
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences01
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences1116
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order1611
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions4324
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer12
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures21

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