Darlington Point Crime Index

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(100 is safest)

Safer than 13% of most Australia suburbs

Darlington Point Crime Map

Darlington Point crime map

Darlington Point Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Darlington Point
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 166, down 13% from 191 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Darlington Point is in the 10th percentile for safety, meaning 90% of NSW suburbs are safer than Darlington Point and 10% of suburbs are more dangerous than Darlington Point.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 60% (12 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 80% (4 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 62% (13 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 50% (23 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 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 5% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Darlington 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 Darlington Point is safer than only 13% of all suburbs across the nation, regardless of population size. This implies that Darlington Point’s crime rate is considerably higher than the average across most suburbs in Australia.

How does Darlington Point perform compared to other suburbs of all population sizes in NSW? The crime rate in Darlington Point is greater than that of roughly 90% of other suburbs in NSW, leading to low public safety scores.

As a resident of Darlington Point, the likelihood of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 11 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 Darlington 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 Darlington Point. By doing so, we can gain a more in-depth insight into the nature and extent of crime in Darlington Point.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis has uncovered that the rate of crimes against the person in Darlington Point is 2998 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 32 if you reside in Darlington Point.

Our data reveals that the odds of becoming a victim of property crime in Darlington Point are 1 in 19, with a rate of 5126 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.

Darlington Point Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person312998
Property and deception offences535126
Drug offences353385
Public order and security offences131257
Justice procedures offences212031
Other offences131257
Total16616054

Darlington Point Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 32

In Darlington Point

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Darlington Point vs NSW

Darlington Point population: 1034

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault862864774770
Sexual offences914650870179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment14409101354501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault4387
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences5484
Domestic violence related assault4387
Non-domestic violence related assault4387

Darlington Point Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 19

In Darlington Point

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Darlington Point vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Darlington Point vs NSW, Australia

Darlington Point population: 1034

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft2318002822242204
Burglary/Break and Enter824967774306
Arson2376019346
Malicious damage to property20491361934602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft2193
Steal from motor vehicle4387
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling7677
Break and enter non-dwelling197

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Darlington Point vs NSW

Drug Offences: Darlington 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 possession1734032164441667
Drug dealing and trafficking13629312577705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs211161931366
Other drug offences3584129072

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: Darlington Point vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct817321774212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences514664484179.54

Darlington Point Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Darlington Point vs NSW

Darlington Point Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Darlington Point in 2021?

According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 0 murders in Darlington 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 Darlington 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 Darlington Point is malicious damage to property.

What is the crime rate in Darlington Point?

The overall crime rate in Darlington Point, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 16054 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 Darlington Point a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Darlington Point total crime rate in 2021 was 16054. This means it’s 10% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Darlington Point has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Darlington Point safe at night?

49% of crimes in Darlington Point occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Darlington Point at night.

Total Crime Stats of Darlington 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 Police00
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault124
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault84
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault24
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences35
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery115
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 harassment1214
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft12
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle74
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods26
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling143
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft21
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud115
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences92
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling137
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling811
Property and deception offencesArsonArson12
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property2120
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics01
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis48
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines55
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs13
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis18
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines15
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 offences23
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass35
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct31
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language01
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent11
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences25
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences32
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences1311
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order815
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions143
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer33
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