Narrabri, NSW, 2390 Crime Rate and Statistics

Narrabri Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

• The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 704, down 2% from 722 incidents recorded in the same period last year.

• Narrabri is in the 22nd percentile for safety, meaning 78% of NSW suburbs are safer than Narrabri and 22% of suburbs are more dangerous than Narrabri.

• The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 5% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year..

• The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 30% (7 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 11% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 17% (21 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 5% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 8% (6 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

Crime in Narrabri: 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, Narrabri is ranked safer than 23% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Narrabri crime rate is quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs.

In NSW, only about 78% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Narrabri. As a result, Narrabri has low scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of Narrabri, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 16 (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 Narrabri’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 Narrabri’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Narrabri’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 Narrabri is 2385 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 Narrabri is 1 in 41. 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 Narrabri is 1 in 26. This is equal to a rate of 3674 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.

Narrabri Crime Rates by Offences Division

Narrabri Crimes Against the Person

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Narrabri vs NSW

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

Narrabri Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

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

Property and Deception Offences: Narrabri vs NSW, Australia

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

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug Offences: Narrabri vs New South Wales

Public Order and Security Offences

Public Order and Security Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Public Order and Security Offences: Narrabri vs NSW

Narrabri Crimes per Square KM

Narrabri Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Narrabri in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Narrabri?

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

What is the crime rate in Narrabri?

The overall crime rate in Narrabri, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 9650 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 Narrabri a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Narrabri total crime rate in 2021 was 9650. This means it’s 22% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Narrabri has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Narrabri safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of Narrabri

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