Dharruk Crime Index

36

(100 is safest)

Safer than 36% of most Australia suburbs

Dharruk Crime Map

Dharruk crime map

Dharruk Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Dharruk
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 222, up 12% from 198 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Dharruk is in the 29th percentile for safety, meaning 71% of NSW suburbs are safer than Dharruk and 29% of suburbs are more dangerous than Dharruk.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 3% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 70% (7 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 25% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 22% (7 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There was no change in the number of motor vehicle theft offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 40% (12 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Dharruk: 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 Dharruk are quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs. In fact, it is considered safer than about 36% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in Dharruk are higher than approximately 71% of other suburbs in NSW. Consequently, the suburb has moderate scores for public safety.

Your chance of becoming a victim of a crime if you live here? It’s 1 in 21 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 Dharruk’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 Dharruk. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

Dharruk Crime rate for crimes against the person is 2128 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the NSW average rate is 1500. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in Dharruk was 1 in 46. 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 Dharruk is 1 in 40, with a rate of 2448 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.

Dharruk Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person602128
Property and deception offences692448
Drug offences11390
Public order and security offences16568
Justice procedures offences21745
Other offences451596
Total2227875

Dharruk Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 46

In Dharruk

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Dharruk vs NSW

Dharruk population: 2819

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault35628641242770
Sexual offences314650106179
Robbery117603522
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment1940910674501
Other offences against the person218837123

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault3106
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences00
Domestic violence related assault19674
Non-domestic violence related assault14497

Dharruk Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 40

In Dharruk

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Dharruk vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Dharruk vs NSW, Australia

Dharruk population: 2819

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft3918002813832204
Burglary/Break and Enter1024967355306
Arson237607146
Malicious damage to property1849136639602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft4142
Steal from motor vehicle9319
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling9319
Break and enter non-dwelling135

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Dharruk vs NSW

Drug Offences: Dharruk 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 possession103403235541667
Drug dealing and trafficking16293357705
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: Dharruk vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct517321177212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences1114664390179.54

Dharruk Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Dharruk vs NSW

Dharruk Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Dharruk in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Dharruk?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Dharruk is intimidation, stalking and harassment.

What is the crime rate in Dharruk?

The overall crime rate in Dharruk, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 7875 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 Dharruk a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Dharruk total crime rate in 2021 was 7875. This means it’s 29% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Dharruk has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Dharruk safe at night?

32% of crimes in Dharruk occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Dharruk at night.

Total Crime Stats of Dharruk

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 Police22
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault1719
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault1514
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault53
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences59
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery120
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 harassment1919
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person12
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft44
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle99
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods01
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling410
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person13
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud129
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences23
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling69
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling211
Property and deception offencesArsonArson12
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property3018
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 cannabis33
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines14
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs22
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine01
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 cannabis00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences30
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass72
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct01
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent22
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences1211
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences11
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences844
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody01
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order169
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions25
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer55
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