North Narrabeen Crime Index

68

(100 is safest)

Safer than 68% of most Australia suburbs

North Narrabeen Crime Map

North Narrabeen crime map

North Narrabeen Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across North Narrabeen
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 250, down 9% from 275 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • North Narrabeen is in the 56th percentile for safety, meaning 44% of NSW suburbs are safer than North Narrabeen and 56% of suburbs are more dangerous than North Narrabeen.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 38% (9 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 40% (2 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 increased by 67% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 7% (7 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 67% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 45% (17 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

Thinking of moving to North Narrabeen?

Experience the ease of moving with Muval, the ‘Uber for removals,’ backed by over 35,000 successful moves. Tap into Australia’s largest network of verified removalists nationwide. Compare prices & reviews, book, and move smoothly with Muval now!

Crime in North Narrabeen: 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 Narrabeen is ranked safer than 68% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that North Narrabeen crime rate is below average to the majority of suburbs in Australia.

In NSW, only about 44% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than North Narrabeen. As a result, North Narrabeen has high scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of North Narrabeen, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 38 (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 Narrabeen’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 Narrabeen’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about North Narrabeen’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 Narrabeen is 532 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 Narrabeen is 1 in 187. 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 Narrabeen is 1 in 48. This is equal to a rate of 2045 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 Narrabeen Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person32532
Property and deception offences1232045
Drug offences20333
Public order and security offences16266
Justice procedures offences16266
Other offences43715
Total2504157

North Narrabeen Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 187

In North Narrabeen

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: North Narrabeen vs NSW

North Narrabeen population: 6014

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault1562864249770
Sexual offences714650116179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment1040910166501
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 Narrabeen crime rates for the selected offences.

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault350
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences467
Domestic violence related assault467
Non-domestic violence related assault11183

North Narrabeen Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 48

In North Narrabeen

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in North Narrabeen vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: North Narrabeen vs NSW, Australia

North Narrabeen population: 6014

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft9018002814972204
Burglary/Break and Enter1024967166306
Arson237603346
Malicious damage to property2149136349602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft583
Steal from motor vehicle16266
Steal from retail store10166
Break and enter dwelling6100
Break and enter non-dwelling467

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in North Narrabeen vs NSW

Drug Offences: North 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 possession163403226641667
Drug dealing and trafficking16293177705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences358415072

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 Narrabeen vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct1217321200212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences41466467179.54

North Narrabeen Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in North Narrabeen vs NSW

North Narrabeen Crime FAQs

How many murders were in North Narrabeen in 2021?

According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 0 murders in North 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 North 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 North Narrabeen is fraud.

What is the crime rate in North Narrabeen?

The overall crime rate in North Narrabeen, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 4157 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 Narrabeen a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that North Narrabeen total crime rate in 2021 was 4157. This means it’s 56% safer than all NSW suburbs. So North Narrabeen has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is North Narrabeen safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of North 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 Police10
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault114
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault1211
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault03
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences542
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery384
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 harassment1010
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft35
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle2316
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store810
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods32
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling83
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person21
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud3842
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences1211
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling36
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling314
Property and deception offencesArsonArson12
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property3821
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 cannabis177
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines44
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs45
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy10
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 drugs01
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences53
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass88
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct21
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language02
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent01
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences64
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences84
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences21
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences1438
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order103
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions712
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer21
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