Crime Rates for Arrawarra, NSW
⇌ Compare Arrawarra with another suburbAs of the March 2026 data release, The Arrawarra (2456) crime rate for the Year ending Dec 2025 was calculated from 38 reported incidents, equal to 6,430 incident per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Arrawarra, NSW in 2021 was 591. In the last 10 years, Arrawarra, NSW's crime rate has seen an increase. For property crimes such as Burglary and Theft, the rate is 1 incident per 42.2 people.Additionally, the rate of Community Safety incidents (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 incident per 147.8 people. When reviewing these figures, it’s also valuable to compare them with broader crime trends across the Greater Sydney region.
Most Common Crimes in Arrawarra for 2025: Other offences (11), Theft (11), Against justice procedures (6).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 10 | 28 | 20 | 20 | 27 | 12 | 29 | 17 | 42 | 35 | 38 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Against justice procedures | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 6 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Assault | 0 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Betting and gaming offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coercive Control | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disorderly conduct | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 3 |
| Drug offences | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Homicide | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 4 | 2 |
| Liquor offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Other offences | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 11 |
| Other offences against the person | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Pornography offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Sexual offences | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 2 |
| Theft | 5 | 11 | 10 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 14 | 11 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
In 2025, Arrawarra, NSW recorded 38 total crime incidents. Over the period from 2015 to 2025, overall crime has increased. Cumulatively over this period, the most common crime type was 'Theft' with 84 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | incidents (2025) | incidents (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 3 | 1 | 200.00% (1) |
| Breach bail conditions | 3 | 1 | 200.00% (1) |
| Resist or hinder officer | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Criminal intent | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Trespass | 3 | 5 | -40.00% (5) |
| Other drug offences | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 2 | 4 | -50.00% (4) |
| Malicious damage to property | 2 | 2 | 0.00% (2) |
| Other offences | 11 | 1 | 1000.00% (1) |
| Other offences against the person | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Sexual assault | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 2 | 1 | 100.00% (1) |
| Break and enter dwelling | 4 | 2 | 100.00% (2) |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Fraud | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Motor vehicle theft | 4 | 3 | 33.33% (3) |
| Other theft | 3 | 3 | 0.00% (3) |
| Steal from dwelling | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
Overview
No of incidents (Year ending Dec 2025), people in 2021Crime rates are shown as incidents per 100,000 people. These figures are based on the latest reported incidents and population data from the last census (2021). Rates may appear higher or lower than current reality depending on population changes, so it is difficult to declare any suburb completely safe or unsafe.
How safe do you feel in Arrawarra, NSW?
Based on community voting, most respondents feel mostly safe living in Arrawarra, NSW. Results reflect personal perception and are not official crime statistics.
FAQ About Crime in Arrawarra, NSW
How common is car theft in the Arrawarra, NSW?
There were 3 motor vehicle theft incident(s) recorded between Year ending Dec 2025, averaging 1 incident every 121.7 day.
Is Arrawarra, NSW safe in 2026
Yes, Arrawarra, NSW is considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 6,430 incidents per 100,000 people for the Year ending Dec 2025 is lower than the overall crime rate in New South Wales.
What is the most common crime in Arrawarra, NSW?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Arrawarra, NSW was Other offences with 11 reported incidents.
Has crime in the Arrawarra, NSW increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Arrawarra, NSW have increased by 31% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Arrawarra, NSW?
In Year ending Dec 2025, there were 4 incident against persons in Arrawarra, NSW, including homicide, assault, sexual offences,robbery, and other crimes against the person.
What is the rate of property crime in Arrawarra, NSW?
In Year ending Dec 2025, there were 13 property crime incident in Arrawarra, NSW, including arson, theft, and malicious damage to property.
What is the number of drug offenses in Arrawarra, NSW?
In Year ending Dec 2025, Arrawarra, NSW recorded 1 drug incident, including cocaine, narcotics, cannabis, amphetamines, ecstasy and other drugs.
Community Snapshot – Arrawarra (2021)
Arrawarra is a quiet suburb with around 591 people. This suburb has a small number of families with children, only 7.1% of households with an average household size of 1.9 people. The median household weekly income is $718, though the unemployment rate stands at 10.6%. While 67.2% of people were born in Australia, the area still reflects a multicultural spirit through its people, food, and events
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Other Safe Suburbs Near Arrawarra
If you’re considering living near Arrawarra , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Safety Beach - 19 incidents (0.01723 per 100,000 people)
- Arrawarra Headland - 14 incidents (0.02276 per 100,000 people)
- Mullaway - 33 incidents (0.05437 per 100,000 people)
- Sandy Beach - 167 incidents (0.05733 per 100,000 people)
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- Red Rock - 33 incidents (0.08010 per 100,000 people)
- Woolgoolga - 612 incidents (0.09950 per 100,000 people)
- Dirty Creek - 12 incidents (0.11321 per 100,000 people)
- Upper Corindi - 28 incidents (0.17722 per 100,000 people)
*Unincorporated/Out Of Council - Areas that are not governed by a local government authority
Source: Crime Statistics Agency (CSA), NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, Australian Bureau of Statistics
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