North Arm Cove Crime Index

22

(100 is safest)

Safer than 22% of most Australia suburbs

North Arm Cove Crime Map

North Arm Cove crime map

North Arm Cove Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across North Arm Cove
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 40, up 60% from 25 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • North Arm Cove is in the 32st percentile for safety, meaning 69% of NSW suburbs are safer than North Arm Cove and 31% of suburbs are more dangerous than North Arm Cove.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 50% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 400% (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 increased by 44% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 increased by 200% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 25% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in North Arm Cove: 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, North Arm Cove is ranked safer than 22% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that North Arm Cove crime rate is quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs.

In NSW, only about 69% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than North Arm Cove. As a result, North Arm Cove has moderate scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of North Arm Cove, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 17 (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 North Arm Cove’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 North Arm Cove’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about North Arm Cove’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 North Arm Cove is 1855 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 North Arm Cove is 1 in 53. 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 North Arm Cove is 1 in 26. This is equal to a rate of 3711 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.

North Arm Cove Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person101855
Property and deception offences203711
Drug offences1186
Public order and security offences3557
Justice procedures offences4742
Other offences2371
Total407421

North Arm Cove Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 53

In North Arm Cove

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in North Arm Cove vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: North Arm Cove vs NSW

North Arm Cove population: 539

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault262864371770
Sexual offences514650928179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment340910557501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault3557
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences2371
Domestic violence related assault1186
Non-domestic violence related assault1186

North Arm Cove Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 26

In North Arm Cove

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in North Arm Cove vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: North Arm Cove vs NSW, Australia

North Arm Cove population: 539

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft1318002824122204
Burglary/Break and Enter224967371306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property549136928602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft2371
Steal from motor vehicle3557
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling00
Break and enter non-dwelling2371

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in North Arm Cove vs NSW

Drug Offences: North Arm Cove 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 possession13403218641667
Drug dealing and trafficking0629307705
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: North Arm Cove vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct117321186212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences214664371179.54

North Arm Cove Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in North Arm Cove vs NSW

North Arm Cove Crime FAQs

How many murders were in North Arm Cove in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in North Arm Cove?

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

What is the crime rate in North Arm Cove?

The overall crime rate in North Arm Cove, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 7421 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 North Arm Cove a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that North Arm Cove total crime rate in 2021 was 7421. This means it’s 31% safer than all NSW suburbs. So North Arm Cove has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is North Arm Cove safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of North Arm Cove

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 Police00
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault21
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault21
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault03
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences13
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery22
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 harassment03
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft02
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle23
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling51
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft01
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud23
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences03
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling10
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling112
Property and deception offencesArsonArson00
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property45
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis11
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs00
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 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 offences00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass01
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent00
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences12
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences00
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences32
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order02
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions02
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer00
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