Darlinghurst Crime Index

15

(100 is safest)

Safer than 15% of most Australia suburbs

Darlinghurst Crime Map

Darlinghurst crime map

Darlinghurst Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Darlinghurst
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 2118, up 5% from 2019 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Darlinghurst is in the 8th percentile for safety, meaning 92% of NSW suburbs are safer than Darlinghurst and 8% of suburbs are more dangerous than Darlinghurst.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 10% (24 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 25% (12 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 36% (15 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 21% (94 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 increased by 300% (6 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 31% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 10% (9 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Darlinghurst: 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 Darlinghurst are considerably higher than the average across most suburbs in Australia. In fact, it is considered safer than about 15% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in Darlinghurst are higher than approximately 92% 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 12 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 Darlinghurst’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 Darlinghurst. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

Darlinghurst Crime rate for crimes against the person is 3151 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the NSW average rate is 1500. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in Darlinghurst was 1 in 31. 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 Darlinghurst is 1 in 21, with a rate of 4505 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.

Darlinghurst Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person3353151
Property and deception offences4794505
Drug offences4113865
Public order and security offences1461373
Justice procedures offences2101975
Other offences5375050
Total211819919

Darlinghurst Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 31

In Darlinghurst

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Darlinghurst vs NSW

Darlinghurst population: 10633

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault205628641928770
Sexual offences3714650348179
Robbery817607522
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion2127192
Intimidation, stalking and harassment7840910734501
Other offences against the person518834723

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault19179
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences18169
Domestic violence related assault49461
Non-domestic violence related assault1291213

Darlinghurst Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 21

In Darlinghurst

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Darlinghurst vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Darlinghurst vs NSW, Australia

Darlinghurst population: 10633

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft36318002834142204
Burglary/Break and Enter2724967254306
Arson437603846
Malicious damage to property8549136799602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft985
Steal from motor vehicle29273
Steal from retail store19179
Break and enter dwelling14132
Break and enter non-dwelling13122

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Darlinghurst vs NSW

Drug Offences: Darlinghurst 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 possession27834032261541667
Drug dealing and trafficking9362938757705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs1111691366
Other drug offences39584136772

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: Darlinghurst vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct9517321893212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences5114664480179.54

Darlinghurst Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Darlinghurst vs NSW

Darlinghurst Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Darlinghurst in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Darlinghurst?

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

What is the crime rate in Darlinghurst?

The overall crime rate in Darlinghurst, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 19919 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 Darlinghurst a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Darlinghurst total crime rate in 2021 was 19919. This means it’s 8% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Darlinghurst has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Darlinghurst safe at night?

40% of crimes in Darlinghurst occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Darlinghurst at night.

Total Crime Stats of Darlinghurst

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 Police2427
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault5349
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault152129
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault1919
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences30104
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery10518
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping10
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion02
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment7278
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person45
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft139
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle3229
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store3019
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods9661
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling5845
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person2016
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud105104
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences10380
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling2814
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling14113
Property and deception offencesArsonArson04
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property9485
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine2732
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics1311
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis8166
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines8072
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy139
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs7488
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine2811
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics6013
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis132
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines2248
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy244
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs1215
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis01
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences3139
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass4232
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct6043
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language1712
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent168
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences4051
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences103153
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences02
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences20
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences2127
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences111355
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody21
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order2854
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions78104
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer6044
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures117

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