Narrabeen Crime Index

73

(100 is safest)

Safer than 73% of most Australia suburbs

Narrabeen Crime Map

Narrabeen crime map

Narrabeen Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Narrabeen
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 296, up 10% from 270 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Narrabeen is in the 63rd percentile for safety, meaning 37% of NSW suburbs are safer than Narrabeen and 63% of suburbs are more dangerous than Narrabeen.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 48% (13 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 86% (6 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no homicide offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There was no change in the number of burglary offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 18% (17 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There was no change in the number of robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 increased by 150% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 57% (13 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Narrabeen: An In-Depth Analysis

AU Crime Rate analyzed crime data from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research and found that crime rates in Narrabeen are below average to the majority of suburbs in Australia. In fact, it is considered safer than about 73% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in Narrabeen are higher than approximately 37% of other suburbs in NSW. Consequently, the suburb has high scores for public safety.

Your chance of becoming a victim of a crime if you live here? It’s 1 in 42 based on the combined crime rate of offences against the person and property while the risk of becoming a victim of crime in New South Wales is at 1 in 20.

Discovering the full picture of Narrabeen’s crime statistics is crucial, and delving into the details of its against the person and property crime data is the key. By doing so, we can uncover which type of crime is more prevalent, whether it be violent or property-related, and gain a deeper understanding of the crime rate in Narrabeen. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

Narrabeen Crime rate for crimes against the person is 739 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the NSW average rate is 1500. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in Narrabeen was 1 in 134. The crimes against persons included in this analysis are homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion.

According to our data, the likelihood of an individual becoming a victim of property crime in Narrabeen is 1 in 62, with a rate of 1599 incidents per 100,000 inhabitants. It is important to note that the average rate of property crime in NSW is 3158 incidents per 100,000 residents. The property crimes included in this analysis consist of 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.

Narrabeen Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person61739
Property and deception offences1321599
Drug offences897
Public order and security offences15182
Justice procedures offences29351
Other offences51618
Total2963585

Narrabeen Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 134

In Narrabeen

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Narrabeen vs NSW

Narrabeen population: 8257

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault4062864484770
Sexual offences11465012179
Robbery117601222
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment1840910218501
Other offences against the person118831223

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault112
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences00
Domestic violence related assault17206
Non-domestic violence related assault20242

Narrabeen Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 62

In Narrabeen

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Narrabeen vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Narrabeen vs NSW, Australia

Narrabeen population: 8257

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft781800289452204
Burglary/Break and Enter1824967218306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property3649136436602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft561
Steal from motor vehicle16194
Steal from retail store561
Break and enter dwelling9109
Break and enter non-dwelling9109

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Narrabeen vs NSW

Drug Offences: Narrabeen 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 possession7340328541667
Drug dealing and trafficking16293127705
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: Narrabeen vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct917321109212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences61466473179.54

Narrabeen Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Narrabeen vs NSW

Narrabeen Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Narrabeen in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Narrabeen?

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

What is the crime rate in Narrabeen?

The overall crime rate in Narrabeen, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 3585 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 Narrabeen a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Narrabeen total crime rate in 2021 was 3585. This means it’s 63% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Narrabeen has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Narrabeen safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of Narrabeen

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 assault617
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault2120
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault31
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences432
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery280
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 harassment1118
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person21
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft25
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle2816
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store35
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods61
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling138
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person31
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud2832
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences1210
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling159
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling319
Property and deception offencesArsonArson00
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property2336
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine10
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis135
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines02
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs20
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine11
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis10
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 cannabis00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass54
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct21
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language02
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent42
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences86
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences09
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences10
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences2642
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody01
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order98
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions915
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer25
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures10

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