Main Arm Crime Index

27

(100 is safest)

Safer than 27% of most Australia suburbs

Main Arm Crime Map

Main Arm crime map

Main Arm Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Main Arm
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 38, down 10% from 42 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Main Arm is in the 40th percentile for safety, meaning 60% of NSW suburbs are safer than Main Arm and 40% of suburbs are more dangerous than Main Arm.
  • There was no change in the number of assault offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There were no sexual offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There were no homicide offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of burglary offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 9% (1 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 50% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 38% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Main Arm: 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 Main Arm is safer than only 27% of all suburbs across the nation, regardless of population size. This implies that Main Arm’s crime rate is quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs.

How does Main Arm perform compared to other suburbs of all population sizes in NSW? The crime rate in Main Arm is greater than that of roughly 60% of other suburbs in NSW, leading to moderate public safety scores.

As a resident of Main Arm, the likelihood of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 20 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 Main Arm’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 Main Arm. By doing so, we can gain a more in-depth insight into the nature and extent of crime in Main Arm.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis has uncovered that the rate of crimes against the person in Main Arm is 1724 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 57 if you reside in Main Arm.

Our data reveals that the odds of becoming a victim of property crime in Main Arm are 1 in 33, with a rate of 2978 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.

Main Arm Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person111724
Property and deception offences192978
Drug offences00
Public order and security offences00
Justice procedures offences1157
Other offences71097
Total385956

Main Arm Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 57

In Main Arm

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in Main Arm vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Main Arm vs NSW

Main Arm population: 638

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault562864784770
Sexual offences0146500179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment640910940501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault00
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences00
Domestic violence related assault1157
Non-domestic violence related assault4627

Main Arm Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 33

In Main Arm

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Main Arm vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Main Arm vs NSW, Australia

Main Arm population: 638

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft1218002818812204
Burglary/Break and Enter0249670306
Arson2376031346
Malicious damage to property549136784602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft2313
Steal from motor vehicle3470
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling00
Break and enter non-dwelling00

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Main Arm vs NSW

Drug Offences: Main Arm 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 possession034032041667
Drug dealing and trafficking0629307705
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: Main Arm vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct0173210212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences0146640179.54

Main Arm Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Main Arm vs NSW

Main Arm Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Main Arm in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Main Arm?

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

What is the crime rate in Main Arm?

The overall crime rate in Main Arm, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 5956 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 Main Arm a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Main Arm total crime rate in 2021 was 5956. This means it’s 40% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Main Arm has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Main Arm safe at night?

46% of crimes in Main Arm occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Main Arm at night.

Total Crime Stats of Main Arm

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 assault11
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault44
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault00
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences04
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery10
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 harassment36
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft42
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle23
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling31
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud14
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences12
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling10
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling110
Property and deception offencesArsonArson02
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property85
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis50
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines10
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs10
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 amphetamines00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis10
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct00
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 offences20
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences00
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences27
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order01
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer00
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