Kariong Crime Index

50

(100 is safest)

Safer than 50% of most Australia suburbs

Kariong Crime Map

Kariong crime map

Kariong Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Kariong
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 309, down 13% from 354 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Kariong is in the 50th percentile for safety, meaning 50% of NSW suburbs are safer than Kariong and 50% of suburbs are more dangerous than Kariong.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 29% (10 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 129% (18 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 65% (15 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 47% (72 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 60% (6 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 25% (10 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Kariong: 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 Kariong is safer than only 50% of all suburbs across the nation, regardless of population size. This implies that Kariong’s crime rate is about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia.

How does Kariong perform compared to other suburbs of all population sizes in NSW? The crime rate in Kariong is greater than that of roughly 50% of other suburbs in NSW, leading to high public safety scores.

As a resident of Kariong, the likelihood of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 27 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 Kariong’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 Kariong. By doing so, we can gain a more in-depth insight into the nature and extent of crime in Kariong.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis has uncovered that the rate of crimes against the person in Kariong is 1659 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 59 if you reside in Kariong.

Our data reveals that the odds of becoming a victim of property crime in Kariong are 1 in 53, with a rate of 1859 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.

Kariong Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person1081659
Property and deception offences1211859
Drug offences18276
Public order and security offences9138
Justice procedures offences23353
Other offences30461
Total3094747

Kariong Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 59

In Kariong

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Kariong vs NSW

Kariong population: 6510

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault4462864676770
Sexual offences3214650492179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment3040910461501
Other offences against the person218833123

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault10154
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences22338
Domestic violence related assault20307
Non-domestic violence related assault21323

Kariong Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 53

In Kariong

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Kariong vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Kariong vs NSW, Australia

Kariong population: 6510

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft8018002812292204
Burglary/Break and Enter824967123306
Arson337604646
Malicious damage to property3049136461602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft461
Steal from motor vehicle13200
Steal from retail store577
Break and enter dwelling346
Break and enter non-dwelling577

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Kariong vs NSW

Drug Offences: Kariong 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 possession153403223041667
Drug dealing and trafficking16293157705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs11116151366
Other drug offences158411572

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: Kariong vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct51732177212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences41466461179.54

Kariong Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Kariong vs NSW

Kariong Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Kariong in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Kariong?

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

What is the crime rate in Kariong?

The overall crime rate in Kariong, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 4747 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 Kariong a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Kariong total crime rate in 2021 was 4747. This means it’s 50% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Kariong has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Kariong safe at night?

35% of crimes in Kariong occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Kariong at night.

Total Crime Stats of Kariong

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 Police03
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault1920
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault1521
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault910
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences549
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery9222
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 harassment2730
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person02
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft104
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle3413
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store85
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods02
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling53
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud9249
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences34
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling173
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling615
Property and deception offencesArsonArson73
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property4030
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 cannabis72
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines58
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy01
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs23
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines11
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis01
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences31
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass52
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent03
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences64
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences00
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences33
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences12
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences525
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order910
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions811
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer02
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