Darlington Crime Index

51

(100 is safest)

Safer than 51% of most Australia suburbs

Darlington Crime Map

Darlington (Sydney) crime map

Darlington Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Darlington (Sydney)
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 159, up 41% from 113 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Darlington is in the 38th percentile for safety, meaning 62% of NSW suburbs are safer than Darlington and 38% of suburbs are more dangerous than Darlington.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 30% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 86% (6 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 133% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 20% (9 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 14% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 9% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Darlington: 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 Darlington’s crime rate is about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia, as it is ranked safer than only 51% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 62% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Darlington. Therefore, Darlington’s public safety metrics are moderate.

How risky is that? Living in Darlington comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 28 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 Darlington’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 Darlington.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Darlington crime statistics shows that there are 619 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 Darlington are 1 in 161.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Darlington, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 34, equivalent to a rate of 2825 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.

Darlington Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person16619
Property and deception offences732825
Drug offences9348
Public order and security offences8310
Justice procedures offences9348
Other offences441703
Total1596153

Darlington Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 161

In Darlington

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in Darlington (Sydney) vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Darlington vs NSW

Darlington population: 2584

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault762864271770
Sexual offences11465039179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment840910310501
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 crime rates for the selected offences.

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault00
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences139
Domestic violence related assault3116
Non-domestic violence related assault4155

Darlington Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 34

In Darlington (Sydney)

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Darlington (Sydney) vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Darlington vs NSW, Australia

Darlington population: 2584

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft5418002820902204
Burglary/Break and Enter724967271306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property1249136464602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft6232
Steal from motor vehicle3116
Steal from retail store139
Break and enter dwelling4155
Break and enter non-dwelling3116

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Darlington (Sydney) vs NSW

Drug Offences: Darlington 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 possession63403223241667
Drug dealing and trafficking0629307705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences3584111672

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 vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct417321155212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences414664155179.54

Darlington Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Darlington (Sydney) vs NSW

Darlington Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Darlington in 2021?

According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 0 murders in Darlington 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?

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 is fraud.

What is the crime rate in Darlington?

The overall crime rate in Darlington, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 6153 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 a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Darlington total crime rate in 2021 was 6153. This means it’s 38% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Darlington has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Darlington safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of Darlington

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 assault93
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault14
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault50
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences216
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery191
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 harassment78
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft76
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle43
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store01
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods46
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling814
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person02
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud1916
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences36
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling14
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling213
Property and deception offencesArsonArson00
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property1112
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine01
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis21
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines12
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs12
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics10
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 drug10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences23
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass04
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct10
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 offences50
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences36
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences638
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order01
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions23
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer14
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures01

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