Yarrawarrah Crime Index

84

(100 is safest)

Safer than 84% of most Australia suburbs

Yarrawarrah Crime Map

Yarrawarrah crime map

Yarrawarrah Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Yarrawarrah
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 64, up 73% from 37 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Yarrawarrah is in the 82nd percentile for safety, meaning 18% of NSW suburbs are safer than Yarrawarrah and 82% of suburbs are more dangerous than Yarrawarrah.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 300% (12 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 200% (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 75% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 78% (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 decreased by 67% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Yarrawarrah: 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 Yarrawarrah are noticeably lower than the average compared to most Australia’s suburbs. In fact, it is considered safer than about 84% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in Yarrawarrah are higher than approximately 18% 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 53 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 Yarrawarrah’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 Yarrawarrah. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

Yarrawarrah Crime rate for crimes against the person is 974 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the NSW average rate is 1500. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in Yarrawarrah was 1 in 102. 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 Yarrawarrah is 1 in 114, with a rate of 866 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.

Yarrawarrah Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person27974
Property and deception offences24866
Drug offences136
Public order and security offences136
Justice procedures offences7253
Other offences4144
Total642310

Yarrawarrah Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 102

In Yarrawarrah

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Yarrawarrah vs NSW

Yarrawarrah population: 2771

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault1662864577770
Sexual offences21465072179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment940910325501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault136
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences136
Domestic violence related assault13469
Non-domestic violence related assault3108

Yarrawarrah Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 114

In Yarrawarrah

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Yarrawarrah vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Yarrawarrah vs NSW, Australia

Yarrawarrah population: 2771

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft161800285772204
Burglary/Break and Enter12496736306
Arson137603646
Malicious damage to property649136217602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft136
Steal from motor vehicle3108
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling136
Break and enter non-dwelling00

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Yarrawarrah vs NSW

Drug Offences: Yarrawarrah 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 possession1340323641667
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: Yarrawarrah vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct0173210212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences11466436179.54

Yarrawarrah Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Yarrawarrah vs NSW

Yarrawarrah Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Yarrawarrah in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Yarrawarrah?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Yarrawarrah is domestic violence related assault.

What is the crime rate in Yarrawarrah?

The overall crime rate in Yarrawarrah, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 2310 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 Yarrawarrah a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Yarrawarrah total crime rate in 2021 was 2310. This means it’s 82% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Yarrawarrah has a very high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Yarrawarrah safe at night?

31% of crimes in Yarrawarrah occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Yarrawarrah at night.

Total Crime Stats of Yarrawarrah

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 assault03
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault01
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences09
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery41
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 harassment49
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person10
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft31
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle23
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods01
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling02
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud49
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences00
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling41
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling010
Property and deception offencesArsonArson01
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property36
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 cannabis31
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 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 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 offences10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct00
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 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 offences14
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order13
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions33
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer01
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