Malabar Crime Index

38

(100 is safest)

Safer than 38% of most Australia suburbs

Malabar Crime Map

Malabar crime map

Malabar Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Malabar
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 438, up 38% from 317 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Malabar is in the 23rd percentile for safety, meaning 77% of NSW suburbs are safer than Malabar and 23% of suburbs are more dangerous than Malabar.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 49% (22 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 67% (2 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 125% (10 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 4% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 60% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 13% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Malabar: 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 Malabar is safer than only 38% of all suburbs across the nation, regardless of population size. This implies that Malabar’s crime rate is quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs.

How does Malabar perform compared to other suburbs of all population sizes in NSW? The crime rate in Malabar is greater than that of roughly 77% of other suburbs in NSW, leading to low public safety scores.

As a resident of Malabar, the likelihood of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 22 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 Malabar’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 Malabar. By doing so, we can gain a more in-depth insight into the nature and extent of crime in Malabar.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis has uncovered that the rate of crimes against the person in Malabar is 2084 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 47 if you reside in Malabar.

Our data reveals that the odds of becoming a victim of property crime in Malabar are 1 in 43, with a rate of 2275 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.

Malabar Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person982084
Property and deception offences1072275
Drug offences481021
Public order and security offences28595
Justice procedures offences651382
Other offences921956
Total4389313

Malabar Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 47

In Malabar

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Malabar vs NSW

Malabar population: 4703

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault67628641425770
Sexual offences514650106179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment2640910553501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault5106
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences00
Domestic violence related assault17361
Non-domestic violence related assault481021

Malabar Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 43

In Malabar

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Malabar vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Malabar vs NSW, Australia

Malabar population: 4703

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft5118002810842204
Burglary/Break and Enter1824967383306
Arson337606446
Malicious damage to property3549136744602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft243
Steal from motor vehicle10213
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling16340
Break and enter non-dwelling243

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Malabar vs NSW

Drug Offences: Malabar 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 possession363403276541667
Drug dealing and trafficking36293647705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences9584119172

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: Malabar vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct1117321234212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences1714664361179.54

Malabar Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Malabar vs NSW

Malabar Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Malabar in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Malabar?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Malabar is non-domestic violence related assault.

What is the crime rate in Malabar?

The overall crime rate in Malabar, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 9313 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 Malabar a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Malabar total crime rate in 2021 was 9313. This means it’s 23% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Malabar has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Malabar safe at night?

41% of crimes in Malabar occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Malabar at night.

Total Crime Stats of Malabar

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 Police12
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault1917
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault2548
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault05
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences311
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery140
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 harassment2326
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft52
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle2110
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods78
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling512
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person02
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud1411
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences16
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling716
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling112
Property and deception offencesArsonArson13
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property3135
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine02
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis1617
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines86
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy30
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs611
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine30
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis11
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines02
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 offences79
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass33
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct02
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language05
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent21
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences1517
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences00
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences30
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences27
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences1585
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order2119
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions2527
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer46
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures1813

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