Crime Rates for Burraneer, NSW
⇌ Compare Burraneer with another suburbAs of the Sep 2026 data release, The Burraneer (2230) crime rate for the Year ending Jun 2026 was calculated from 53 reported incidents, equal to 1,425 incident per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Burraneer, NSW in 2021 was 3,719. In the last 10 years, Burraneer, NSW's crime rate has seen a decrease. Recent data shows that Assault and Robbery occur at a rate of 1 incident per 929.8 people. For property crimes such as Burglary and Theft, the rate is 1 incident per 137.7 people. Community safety concerns, including Stalking and Harassment, are reported at a rate of 1 incident per 309.9 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 Burraneer for 2026: Theft (25), Assault (10), Malicious damage to property (6).
| Type/Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 97 | 80 | 101 | 55 | 84 | 75 | 93 | 80 | 61 | 64 | 53 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Against justice procedures | 2 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Arson | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Assault | 6 | 6 | 9 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 10 |
| Betting and gaming offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coercive Control | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disorderly conduct | 3 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 2 |
| Drug offences | 2 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Homicide | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 2 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 13 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 3 |
| Liquor offences | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 21 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 6 |
| Other offences | 16 | 4 | 11 | 6 | 16 | 11 | 32 | 14 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
| Other offences against the person | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Pornography offences | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sexual offences | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| Theft | 39 | 44 | 47 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 21 | 17 | 16 | 27 | 25 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
In 2026, Burraneer, NSW recorded 53 total crime incidents. Over the period from 2016 to 2026, overall crime has decreased. Cumulatively over this period, the most common crime type was 'Theft' with 312 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | incidents (2026) | incidents (2025) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Other offences against justice procedures | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Arson | 2 | 1 | 100.00% (1) |
| Domestic violence related assault | 4 | 1 | 300.00% (1) |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 6 | 3 | 100.00% (3) |
| Trespass | 2 | 1 | 100.00% (1) |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 3 | 12 | -75.00% (12) |
| Liquor offences | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Malicious damage to property | 6 | 5 | 20.00% (5) |
| Other offences | 1 | 5 | -80.00% (5) |
| Other offences against the person | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Pornography offences | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 3 | -66.67% (3) |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 3 | -66.67% (3) |
| Fraud | 11 | 12 | -8.33% (12) |
| Motor vehicle theft | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Other theft | 1 | 3 | -66.67% (3) |
| Steal from dwelling | 5 | 4 | 25.00% (4) |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 5 | 5 | 0.00% (5) |
Overview
No of incidents (Year ending Jun 2026), 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). As population numbers may have changed since 2021, the calculated rates may not accurately reflect current population levels or the current situation in each area (suburb, LGA, and state). Therefore, the rates should be used as an indicator rather than a definitive measure of whether a suburb is safe or unsafe.
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FAQ About Crime in Burraneer, NSW
How common is car theft in the Burraneer, NSW?
Motor vehicle theft does not occur in the Burraneer, NSW.
Is Burraneer, NSW safe in 2026
Based on official statistics, Burraneer, NSW may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 1,425 incidents per 100,000 people for the Year ending Jun 2026 is higher than the overall crime rate in New South Wales.
What is the most common crime in Burraneer, NSW?
In 2026, the most common crime type in Burraneer, NSW was Theft with 25 reported incidents.
Has crime in the Burraneer, NSW increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates have decreased by 29% over the past five years.
What is rate of criminal against person in Burraneer, NSW?
In Year ending Jun 2026, there were 15 incident against persons in Burraneer, NSW, including homicide, assault, sexual offences,robbery, and other crimes against the person.
What is the rate of property crime in Burraneer, NSW?
In Year ending Jun 2026, there were 33 property crime incident in Burraneer, NSW, including arson, theft, and malicious damage to property.
What is the number of drug offenses in Burraneer, NSW?
In Year ending Jun 2026, Burraneer, NSW recorded 0 drug incident, including cocaine, narcotics, cannabis, amphetamines, ecstasy and other drugs.
Community Snapshot – Burraneer (2021)
Burraneer is a quiet suburb with around 3719 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 57.4% being couple families with children and the average household size is 3 people. The median household weekly income is $3490, though the unemployment rate stands at 2.4%. A majority of people (85%) were born in Australia, though the suburb still enjoys a touch of cultural variety.
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Other Safe Suburbs Near Burraneer
If you’re considering living near Burraneer , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Dolans Bay - 4 incidents (0.00572 per 100,000 people)
- Caringbah South - 164 incidents (0.01245 per 100,000 people)
- Port Hacking - 17 incidents (0.01405 per 100,000 people)
- Maianbar - 9 incidents (0.01670 per 100,000 people)
- Lilli Pilli (Sutherland Shire) - 29 incidents (0.02064 per 100,000 people)
- Bundeena - 55 incidents (0.02615 per 100,000 people)
- Woolooware - 299 incidents (0.05909 per 100,000 people)
- Cronulla - 1217 incidents (0.06799 per 100,000 people)
- Caringbah - 1046 incidents (0.08318 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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