Narara Crime Index

62

(100 is safest)

Safer than 62% of most Australia suburbs

Narara Crime Map

Narara crime map

Narara Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Narara
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 427, up 7% from 400 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Narara is in the 47th percentile for safety, meaning 53% of NSW suburbs are safer than Narara and 47% of suburbs are more dangerous than Narara.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 27% (19 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 12% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of homicide offences recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of burglary offences recorded in 2021 increased by 36% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 4% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 50% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 82% (9 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 29% (11 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Narara: An In-Depth Analysis

According to AU Crime Rate’s analysis of the latest crime statistics from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, Narara is ranked safer than 62% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Narara crime rate is below average to the majority of suburbs in Australia.

In NSW, only about 53% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Narara. As a result, Narara has moderate scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of Narara, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 34 (based on the total crime rate of crimes against the person and property combined) while the New South Wales average is 1 in 20.

Let’s take a closer look at Narara’s crime statistics and see how it fares in terms of crimes against person and property crimes. This information is crucial because it can shed light on whether violent or property crimes or both, are the primary factors driving Narara’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Narara’s crime data and what they reveal about the suburb’s safety and security? Let’s dive in!

AU Crime Rate’s analysis reveals that against the person crime rate in Narara is 1288 per one hundred thousand inhabitants while the NSW average rate is 1500. So, one’s chances of becoming a victim of crimes against the person in Narara is 1 in 77. The crimes against the person included in this analysis are homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion.

From our analysis, we discovered that your odds of becoming a victim of a property crime if you live in Narara is 1 in 62. This is equal to a rate of 1595 per one hundred thousand residents compared to a rate of 3158 per 100,000 residents for NSW state. It’s worth mentioning that the property crimes tracked here 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.

Narara Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person1091288
Property and deception offences1351595
Drug offences35413
Public order and security offences23272
Justice procedures offences33390
Other offences921087
Total4275044

Narara Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 77

In Narara

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Narara vs NSW

Narara population: 8465

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide172121
Assault5262864614770
Sexual offences2814650331179
Robbery117601222
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment2440910284501
Other offences against the person318833523

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder112
Sexual assault12142
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences16189
Domestic violence related assault35413
Non-domestic violence related assault16189

Narara Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 62

In Narara

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Narara vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Narara vs NSW, Australia

Narara population: 8465

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft681800288032204
Burglary/Break and Enter1524967177306
Arson337603546
Malicious damage to property4949136579602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft224
Steal from motor vehicle16189
Steal from retail store112
Break and enter dwelling12142
Break and enter non-dwelling335

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Narara vs NSW

Drug Offences: Narara 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 possession243403228441667
Drug dealing and trafficking66293717705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs11116121366
Other drug offences458414772

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: Narara vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct917321106212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences1414664165179.54

Narara Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Narara vs NSW

Narara Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Narara in 2021?

According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 1 murders in Narara in 2021. The number of homicides (which includes murders, attempted murder, murder conspiracy, and manslaughters) was 1.

What’s the most common crime in Narara?

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

What is the crime rate in Narara?

The overall crime rate in Narara, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 5044 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 Narara a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Narara total crime rate in 2021 was 5044. This means it’s 47% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Narara has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Narara safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of Narara

DivisionSubdivisionOffence typeYear (2020)Year (2021)
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder01
Crimes against the personHomicideAttempted murder00
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder accessory, conspiracy00
Crimes against the personHomicideManslaughter00
Crimes against the personAssaultAssault Police01
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault4535
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault2616
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault912
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences1629
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery2416
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 harassment3124
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person13
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft112
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle1816
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store21
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods24
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling811
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person42
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud2429
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences23
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling1012
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling113
Property and deception offencesArsonArson03
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property3849
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine01
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics10
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis610
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines47
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy30
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs56
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis01
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines33
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs12
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis11
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences14
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass87
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct02
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent10
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences1514
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences10
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences14
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences6539
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences649
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order1714
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions817
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer22
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