South Arm Crime Index
52
(100 is safest)
Safer than 52% of most Australia suburbs
South Arm Crime Map
South Arm Crime Statistics at a Glance
The chart below shows the 60-month trend of the number of offences that occurred in South Arm.
- The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 6, up 50% from 4 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
- South Arm is in the 72st percentile for safety, meaning 29% of NSW suburbs are safer than South Arm and 71% of suburbs are more dangerous than South Arm.
- The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 200% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
- There were no sexual offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
- There were no homicide offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
- There were no burglary offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
- There were no theft offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
- There were no robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
- There were no motor vehicle theft offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
- There was no change in the number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
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Crime in South Arm: 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 South Arm are about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia. In fact, it is considered safer than about 52% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.
The crime rates in South Arm are higher than approximately 29% 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 39 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 South Arm’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 South Arm. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.
South Arm Crime rate for crimes against the person is 1515 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the NSW average rate is 1500. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in South Arm was 1 in 65. 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 South Arm is 1 in 98, with a rate of 1010 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.
South Arm Crime Rates by Offences Division
South Arm Crimes Against the Person
My Chances of Becoming a Victim of a Crime Against the Person
1 in 65
In South Arm
1 in 65
In NSW
Crimes Against the Person Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes Against the Person: South Arm vs NSW
South Arm population: 198
NSW population: 8058541
Here is a breakdown of the major crimes against the person (violent crimes) including the number of offences and South Arm crime rates for the selected offences.
South Arm Property and Deception Offences
My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences
1 in 98
In South Arm (Clarence Valley)
1 in 30
In NSW
Property and Deception Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)
Property and Deception Offences: South Arm vs NSW, Australia
South Arm population: 198
NSW population: 8058541
An overview of the major property and deception offences, including South Arm crime statistics for each offence type.
Drug Offences
Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)
Drug Offences: South Arm vs New South Wales
Public Order and Security Offences
Public Order and Security Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)
Public Order and Security Offences: South Arm vs NSW
South Arm Crimes per Square KM
South Arm Crime FAQs
How many murders were in South Arm in 2021?
According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 0 murders in South Arm in 2021. The number of homicides (which includes murders, attempted murder, murder conspiracy, and manslaughters) was 0.
What’s the most common crime in South Arm?
According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in South Arm is domestic violence related assault.
What is the crime rate in South Arm?
The overall crime rate in South Arm, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 3030 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 South Arm a safe place to live in?
NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that South Arm total crime rate in 2021 was 3030. This means it’s 71% safer than all NSW suburbs. So South Arm has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.
Is South Arm safe at night?
40% of crimes in South Arm occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in South Arm at night.
Total Crime Stats of South Arm
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
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