Narrabri Crime Index

23

(100 is safest)

Safer than 23% of most Australia suburbs

Narrabri Crime Map

Narrabri crime map

Narrabri Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across 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.

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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

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person1742385
Property and deception offences2683674
Drug offences38521
Public order and security offences46631
Justice procedures offences1271741
Other offences51699
Total7049650

Narrabri Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 41

In Narrabri

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Narrabri vs NSW

Narrabri population: 7295

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault99628641357770
Sexual offences1614650219179
Robbery217602722
Abduction and kidnapping1203143
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment5440910740501
Other offences against the person218832723

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.

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault9123
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences796
Domestic violence related assault58795
Non-domestic violence related assault37507

Narrabri Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 26

In Narrabri

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Narrabri vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Narrabri vs NSW, Australia

Narrabri population: 7295

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft14318002819602204
Burglary/Break and Enter4124967562306
Arson637608246
Malicious damage to property78491361069602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft19260
Steal from motor vehicle35480
Steal from retail store682
Break and enter dwelling32439
Break and enter non-dwelling9123

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Narrabri vs NSW

Drug Offences: Narrabri 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 possession313403242541667
Drug dealing and trafficking46293557705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences358414172

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: Narrabri vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct2617321356212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences2014664274179.54

Narrabri Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Narrabri vs NSW

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

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 Police24
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault6658
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault3637
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault179
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences627
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery297
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping01
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion00
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment7654
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person22
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft2019
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle2335
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store116
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods15
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling2127
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person10
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft10
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud2927
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences1524
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling3932
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling719
Property and deception offencesArsonArson26
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property7278
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine20
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis2818
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines127
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy01
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs35
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis13
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines01
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis20
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences23
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass1010
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct710
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language22
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent74
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences2520
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences129
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences10
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences4042
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order4736
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions5681
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear11
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer166
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures03

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