Saratoga Crime Index

87

(100 is safest)

Safer than 87% of most Australia suburbs

Saratoga Crime Map

Saratoga crime map

Saratoga Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Saratoga
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 87, down 8% from 95 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Saratoga is in the 83rd percentile for safety, meaning 17% of NSW suburbs are safer than Saratoga and 83% of suburbs are more dangerous than Saratoga.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 183% (11 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (4 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 50% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 47% (16 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 decreased by 67% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 33% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Saratoga: 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 Saratoga are noticeably lower than the average compared to most Australia’s suburbs. In fact, it is considered safer than about 87% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in Saratoga are higher than approximately 17% of other suburbs in NSW. Consequently, the suburb has very high scores for public safety.

Your chance of becoming a victim of a crime if you live here? It’s 1 in 58 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 Saratoga’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 Saratoga. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

Saratoga Crime rate for crimes against the person is 979 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the NSW average rate is 1500. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in Saratoga was 1 in 101. 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 Saratoga is 1 in 141, with a rate of 703 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.

Saratoga Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person39979
Property and deception offences28703
Drug offences4100
Public order and security offences375
Justice procedures offences9226
Other offences4100
Total872185

Saratoga Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 101

In Saratoga

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Saratoga vs NSW

Saratoga population: 3982

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault1762864427770
Sexual offences814650201179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment1440910352501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault250
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences6151
Domestic violence related assault13326
Non-domestic violence related assault4100

Saratoga Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 141

In Saratoga

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Saratoga vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Saratoga vs NSW, Australia

Saratoga population: 3982

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft181800284522204
Burglary/Break and Enter12496725306
Arson137602546
Malicious damage to property849136201602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft125
Steal from motor vehicle250
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling125
Break and enter non-dwelling00

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Saratoga vs NSW

Drug Offences: Saratoga 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 possession43403210041667
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: Saratoga vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct21732150212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences11466425179.54

Saratoga Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Saratoga vs NSW

Saratoga Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Saratoga in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Saratoga?

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

What is the crime rate in Saratoga?

The overall crime rate in Saratoga, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 2185 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 Saratoga a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Saratoga total crime rate in 2021 was 2185. This means it’s 83% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Saratoga has a very high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Saratoga safe at night?

35% of crimes in Saratoga occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Saratoga at night.

Total Crime Stats of Saratoga

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 assault413
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault24
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault12
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences312
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery86
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 harassment1214
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft31
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle112
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store10
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling52
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person10
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud812
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences51
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling11
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling110
Property and deception offencesArsonArson01
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property68
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine10
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis43
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy11
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs10
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 ecstasy90
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 intent01
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences11
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 offences24
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order66
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions43
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures20

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