Darling Point Crime Index

78

(100 is safest)

Safer than 78% of most Australia suburbs

Darling Point Crime Map

Darling Point crime map

Darling Point Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Darling Point
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 149, up 41% from 106 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Darling Point is in the 62st percentile for safety, meaning 39% of NSW suburbs are safer than Darling Point and 61% of suburbs are more dangerous than Darling Point.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 83% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 50% (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 33% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 16% (7 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 increased by 36% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Darling Point: 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 Darling Point is safer than only 78% of all suburbs across the nation, regardless of population size. This implies that Darling Point’s crime rate is below average to the majority of suburbs in Australia.

How does Darling Point perform compared to other suburbs of all population sizes in NSW? The crime rate in Darling Point is greater than that of roughly 39% of other suburbs in NSW, leading to high public safety scores.

As a resident of Darling Point, the likelihood of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 46 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 Darling Point’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 Darling Point. By doing so, we can gain a more in-depth insight into the nature and extent of crime in Darling Point.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis has uncovered that the rate of crimes against the person in Darling Point is 678 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 146 if you reside in Darling Point.

Our data reveals that the odds of becoming a victim of property crime in Darling Point are 1 in 69, with a rate of 1431 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.

Darling Point Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person27678
Property and deception offences571431
Drug offences18452
Public order and security offences11276
Justice procedures offences9226
Other offences27678
Total1493742

Darling Point Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 146

In Darling Point

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in Darling Point vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Darling Point vs NSW

Darling Point population: 3982

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault1162864276770
Sexual offences21465050179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment1240910301501
Other offences against the person218835023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault00
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences250
Domestic violence related assault7176
Non-domestic violence related assault250

Darling Point Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 69

In Darling Point

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Darling Point vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Darling Point vs NSW, Australia

Darling Point population: 3982

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft381800289542204
Burglary/Break and Enter424967100306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property1549136377602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft250
Steal from motor vehicle8201
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling4100
Break and enter non-dwelling00

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Darling Point vs NSW

Drug Offences: Darling Point 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 possession133403232641667
Drug dealing and trafficking562931267705
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: Darling Point vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct717321176212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences414664100179.54

Darling Point Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Darling Point vs NSW

Darling Point Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Darling Point in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Darling Point?

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

What is the crime rate in Darling Point?

The overall crime rate in Darling Point, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 3742 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 Darling Point a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Darling Point total crime rate in 2021 was 3742. This means it’s 61% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Darling Point has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Darling Point safe at night?

52% of crimes in Darling Point occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Darling Point at night.

Total Crime Stats of Darling Point

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 Police02
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault57
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault12
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault20
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences215
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery202
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 harassment312
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person02
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft02
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle88
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods13
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling106
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person10
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud2015
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences54
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling54
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling110
Property and deception offencesArsonArson00
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property1115
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine12
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis15
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines03
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs03
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine03
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 drugs01
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs11
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass25
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct02
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 offences44
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences20
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences10
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences21
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences826
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order23
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions43
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer23
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