South Arm Crime Index

9

(100 is safest)

Safer than 9% of most Australia suburbs

South Arm Crime Map

South Arm (Nambucca) 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.

60-month trend of criminal incidents across South Arm (Nambucca)
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 49, down 4% from 51 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • South Arm is in the 12st percentile for safety, meaning 89% of NSW suburbs are safer than South Arm and 11% of suburbs are more dangerous than South Arm.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 67% (8 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (1 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 600% (6 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 25% (1 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 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no motor vehicle theft offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 44% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in South Arm: 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, South Arm is ranked safer than 9% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that South Arm crime rate is considerably higher than the average across most suburbs in Australia.

In NSW, only about 89% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than South Arm. As a result, South Arm has low scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of South Arm, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 9 (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 South Arm’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 South Arm’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about South Arm’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 South Arm is 4823 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 South Arm is 1 in 20. 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 South Arm is 1 in 17. This is equal to a rate of 5466 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.

South Arm Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person154823
Property and deception offences175466
Drug offences00
Public order and security offences3965
Justice procedures offences113537
Other offences3965
Total4915756

South Arm Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 20

In South Arm

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in South Arm (Nambucca) vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: South Arm vs NSW

South Arm population: 311

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault4628641286770
Sexual offences214650643179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment9409102894501
Other offences against the person01883023

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.

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault2643
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences00
Domestic violence related assault3965
Non-domestic violence related assault00

South Arm Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 17

In South Arm (Nambucca)

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in South Arm (Nambucca) vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: South Arm vs NSW, Australia

South Arm population: 311

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft518002816082204
Burglary/Break and Enter6249671929306
Arson1376032246
Malicious damage to property5491361608602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft00
Steal from motor vehicle00
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling41286
Break and enter non-dwelling2643

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in South Arm (Nambucca) vs NSW

Drug Offences: South Arm 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 possession034032041667
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: South Arm vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct217321643212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences114664322179.54

South Arm Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in South Arm (Nambucca) vs NSW

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 intimidation, stalking and harassment.

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 15756 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 15756. This means it’s 11% safer than all NSW suburbs. So South Arm has a low 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

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 Police11
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault63
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault50
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault12
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences04
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery00
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 harassment59
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft10
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle10
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling11
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person10
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud04
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences00
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling04
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling012
Property and deception offencesArsonArson41
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property95
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 cannabis00
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 cannabis10
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass22
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct10
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 offences01
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 offences13
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order89
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions20
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer11
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures01

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