Narraweena Crime Index

75

(100 is safest)

Safer than 75% of most Australia suburbs

Narraweena Crime Map

Narraweena crime map

Narraweena Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Narraweena
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 214, down 24% from 283 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Narraweena is in the 70th percentile for safety, meaning 30% of NSW suburbs are safer than Narraweena and 70% of suburbs are more dangerous than Narraweena.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 34% (14 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 57% (4 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 5% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There was no change in the number of motor vehicle theft offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 44% (17 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Narraweena: 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 Narraweena are below average to the majority of suburbs in Australia. In fact, it is considered safer than about 75% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in Narraweena are higher than approximately 30% 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 44 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 Narraweena’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 Narraweena. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

Narraweena Crime rate for crimes against the person is 732 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the NSW average rate is 1500. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in Narraweena was 1 in 136. 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 Narraweena is 1 in 65, with a rate of 1507 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.

Narraweena Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person51732
Property and deception offences1051507
Drug offences9129
Public order and security offences14201
Justice procedures offences24344
Other offences11158
Total2143071

Narraweena Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 136

In Narraweena

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Narraweena vs NSW

Narraweena population: 6968

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault2762864387770
Sexual offences1114650158179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion1127142
Intimidation, stalking and harassment1240910172501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault457
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences7100
Domestic violence related assault19273
Non-domestic violence related assault7100

Narraweena Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 65

In Narraweena

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Narraweena vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Narraweena vs NSW, Australia

Narraweena population: 6968

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft7118002810192204
Burglary/Break and Enter1224967172306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property2249136316602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft343
Steal from motor vehicle17244
Steal from retail store686
Break and enter dwelling12172
Break and enter non-dwelling00

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Narraweena vs NSW

Drug Offences: Narraweena 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 possession83403211541667
Drug dealing and trafficking16293147705
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: Narraweena vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct917321129212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences51466472179.54

Narraweena Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Narraweena vs NSW

Narraweena Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Narraweena in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Narraweena?

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

What is the crime rate in Narraweena?

The overall crime rate in Narraweena, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 3071 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 Narraweena a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Narraweena total crime rate in 2021 was 3071. This means it’s 70% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Narraweena has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Narraweena safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of Narraweena

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 Police41
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault1719
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault207
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault24
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences533
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery307
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping00
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion01
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment2112
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft33
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle2317
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store56
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods10
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling1112
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud3033
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences20
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling1212
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling010
Property and deception offencesArsonArson00
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property3922
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine10
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics01
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis126
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines31
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy10
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs60
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis00
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 cannabis00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs20
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences20
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass77
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent12
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences85
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences30
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences911
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order209
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions912
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer23
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