Tamarama Crime Index

67

(100 is safest)

Safer than 67% of most Australia suburbs

Tamarama Crime Map

Tamarama crime map

Tamarama Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Tamarama
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 61, down 27% from 83 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Tamarama is in the 57th percentile for safety, meaning 43% of NSW suburbs are safer than Tamarama and 57% of suburbs are more dangerous than Tamarama.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 33% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 67% (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 decreased by 67% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 28% (8 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 50% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 63% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Tamarama: An In-Depth Analysis

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of recent crime data from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) reveals that Tamarama’s crime rate is below average to the majority of suburbs in Australia, as it is ranked safer than only 67% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 43% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Tamarama. Therefore, Tamarama’s public safety metrics are high.

How risky is that? Living in Tamarama comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 37 of becoming a victim of crime, considering the total rate of crimes against the person and property. In contrast, the average chance of falling victim to crime in New South Wales stands at 1 in 20.

To better understand Tamarama’s overall crime rate, it is essential to examine its performance in crimes against the person and property crimes separately. This approach can provide further insight into whether violent crimes, property crimes, or both, are the primary drivers of the general crime rate in Tamarama.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Tamarama crime statistics shows that there are 874 incidents against the person per 100,000 inhabitants in a standard year, compared to the NSW average rate of 1500. As a result, the chances of becoming a victim of crimes such as homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion in Tamarama are 1 in 113.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Tamarama, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 56, equivalent to a rate of 1748 per 100,000 residents. As a reference, the property crime rate for every 100,000 residents in NSW is 3158.

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.

Tamarama Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person13874
Property and deception offences261748
Drug offences5336
Public order and security offences2134
Justice procedures offences00
Other offences151009
Total614102

Tamarama Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 113

In Tamarama

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Tamarama vs NSW

Tamarama population: 1487

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault462864269770
Sexual offences514650336179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment440910269501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault5336
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences00
Domestic violence related assault167
Non-domestic violence related assault3202

Tamarama Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 56

In Tamarama

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Tamarama vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Tamarama vs NSW, Australia

Tamarama population: 1487

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft2118002814122204
Burglary/Break and Enter12496767306
Arson137606746
Malicious damage to property349136202602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft2134
Steal from motor vehicle2134
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling167
Break and enter non-dwelling00

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Tamarama vs NSW

Drug Offences: Tamarama 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 possession33403220241667
Drug dealing and trafficking262931347705
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: Tamarama vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct217321134212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences0146640179.54

Tamarama Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Tamarama vs NSW

Tamarama Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Tamarama in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Tamarama?

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

What is the crime rate in Tamarama?

The overall crime rate in Tamarama, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 4102 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 Tamarama a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Tamarama total crime rate in 2021 was 4102. This means it’s 57% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Tamarama has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Tamarama safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of Tamarama

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 assault41
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault23
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault25
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences18
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery60
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 harassment54
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft42
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle32
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods71
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling15
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud68
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences83
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling31
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling010
Property and deception offencesArsonArson01
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property83
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine61
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis12
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 drugs20
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine41
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis01
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 conductTrespass02
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 offences10
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences30
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences715
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order20
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions20
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

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