Yarrowitch Crime Index

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(100 is safest)

Safer than 4% of most Australia suburbs

Yarrowitch Crime Map

Yarrowitch crime map

Yarrowitch Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Yarrowitch
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 100, down 19% from 123 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Yarrowitch is in the 2nd percentile for safety, meaning 98% of NSW suburbs are safer than Yarrowitch and 2% of suburbs are more dangerous than Yarrowitch.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 25% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 55% (6 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no homicide offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There were no burglary offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 25% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • 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.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Yarrowitch: 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 Yarrowitch’s crime rate is considerably higher than the average across most suburbs in Australia, as it is ranked safer than only 4% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 98% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Yarrowitch. Therefore, Yarrowitch’s public safety metrics are low.

How risky is that? Living in Yarrowitch comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 5 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 Yarrowitch’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 Yarrowitch.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Yarrowitch crime statistics shows that there are 11180 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 Yarrowitch are 1 in 8.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Yarrowitch, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 17, equivalent to a rate of 5590 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.

Yarrowitch Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person1811180
Property and deception offences95590
Drug offences1621
Public order and security offences00
Justice procedures offences7244720
Other offences00
Total10062112

Yarrowitch Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 8

In Yarrowitch

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Yarrowitch vs NSW

Yarrowitch population: 161

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault3628641863770
Sexual offences5146503106179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment9409105590501
Other offences against the person1188362123

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault31863
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences21242
Domestic violence related assault21242
Non-domestic violence related assault1621

Yarrowitch Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 17

In Yarrowitch

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Yarrowitch vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Yarrowitch vs NSW, Australia

Yarrowitch population: 161

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft618002837272204
Burglary/Break and Enter0249670306
Arson1376062146
Malicious damage to property2491361242602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft00
Steal from motor vehicle1621
Steal from retail store1621
Break and enter dwelling00
Break and enter non-dwelling00

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Yarrowitch vs NSW

Drug Offences: Yarrowitch 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 possession13403262141667
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: Yarrowitch 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 offences0146640179.54

Yarrowitch Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Yarrowitch vs NSW

Yarrowitch Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Yarrowitch in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Yarrowitch?

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

What is the crime rate in Yarrowitch?

The overall crime rate in Yarrowitch, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 62112 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 Yarrowitch a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Yarrowitch total crime rate in 2021 was 62112. This means it’s 2% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Yarrowitch has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Yarrowitch safe at night?

36% of crimes in Yarrowitch occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Yarrowitch at night.

Total Crime Stats of Yarrowitch

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 assault12
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault31
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault93
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences21
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery62
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 harassment29
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person01
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle11
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store01
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling01
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud61
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences12
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling00
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling010
Property and deception offencesArsonArson01
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property12
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 cannabis11
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines10
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 narcotics10
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 offences00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent10
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences30
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 offences40
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order11
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions8366
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear05
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