Narellan Crime Index

10

(100 is safest)

Safer than 10% of most Australia suburbs

Narellan Crime Map

Narellan crime map

Narellan Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Narellan
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 717, down 15% from 839 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Narellan is in the 7th percentile for safety, meaning 93% of NSW suburbs are safer than Narellan and 7% of suburbs are more dangerous than Narellan.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 57% (20 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 42% (5 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 27% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 22% (41 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 50% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 50% (9 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 14% (6 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Narellan: An In-Depth Analysis

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of recent crime data from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) reveals that Narellan’s crime rate is considerably higher than the average across most suburbs in Australia, as it is ranked safer than only 10% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 93% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Narellan. Therefore, Narellan’s public safety metrics are low.

How risky is that? Living in Narellan comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 10 of becoming a victim of crime, considering the total rate of crimes against the person and property. In contrast, the average chance of falling victim to crime in New South Wales stands at 1 in 20.

To better understand Narellan’s overall crime rate, it is essential to examine its performance in crimes against the person and property crimes separately. This approach can provide further insight into whether violent crimes, property crimes, or both, are the primary drivers of the general crime rate in Narellan.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Narellan crime statistics shows that there are 3403 incidents against the person per 100,000 inhabitants in a standard year, compared to the NSW average rate of 1500. As a result, the chances of becoming a victim of crimes such as homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion in Narellan are 1 in 28.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Narellan, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 16, equivalent to a rate of 5791 per 100,000 residents. As a reference, the property crime rate for every 100,000 residents in NSW is 3158.

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.

Narellan Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person1143403
Property and deception offences1945791
Drug offences391164
Public order and security offences23687
Justice procedures offences2808358
Other offences672000
Total71721403

Narellan Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 28

In Narellan

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Narellan vs NSW

Narellan population: 3350

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault55628641642770
Sexual offences1714650507179
Robbery317609022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment39409101164501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault7209
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences10299
Domestic violence related assault30896
Non-domestic violence related assault24716

Narellan Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 16

In Narellan

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Narellan vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Narellan vs NSW, Australia

Narellan population: 3350

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft14618002843582204
Burglary/Break and Enter824967239306
Arson237606046
Malicious damage to property38491361134602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft9269
Steal from motor vehicle5149
Steal from retail store521552
Break and enter dwelling130
Break and enter non-dwelling7209

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Narellan vs NSW

Drug Offences: Narellan 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 possession273403280641667
Drug dealing and trafficking462931197705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences8584123972

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: Narellan vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct1417321418212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences914664269179.54

Narellan Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Narellan vs NSW

Narellan Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Narellan in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Narellan?

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

What is the crime rate in Narellan?

The overall crime rate in Narellan, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 21403 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 Narellan a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Narellan total crime rate in 2021 was 21403. This means it’s 7% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Narellan has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Narellan safe at night?

45% of crimes in Narellan occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Narellan at night.

Total Crime Stats of Narellan

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 Police21
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault1930
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault1424
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault37
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences941
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery3710
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 harassment4239
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft189
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle95
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store8752
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods73
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling07
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person24
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud3741
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences2725
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling41
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling717
Property and deception offencesArsonArson02
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property4438
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine74
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis1614
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines72
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs137
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines03
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy20
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs01
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences118
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass28
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct23
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language23
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent20
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences99
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences1610
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences01
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences1456
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order1511
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions373251
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear412
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer51
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures15

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