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Crime rate in Tamarama, NSW, Australia, 2026

Suburb in Waverley

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    1,478

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    0.30 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    48

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    32.48

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    9

    Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)

  • Property Crimes
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    21

    Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    6.09

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    14.21

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    70.09%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    54.74%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Tamarama there were 10 cases of Theft.

    10

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Tamarama there were 6 cases of Assault and related offences.

    6

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Tamarama there were 6 cases of Property damage.

    6

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Tamarama there were 5 cases of Deception.

    5

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Tamarama there were 4 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    4

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Tamarama there were 4 cases of Drug use and possession.

    4

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Tamarama there were 3 cases of Public nuisance offences.

    3

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Tamarama there were 2 cases of Sexual offences.

    2

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Tamarama there were 2 cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    2

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Tamarama there were 2 cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    2

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Tamarama there were 1 cases of Robbery.

    1

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Tamarama there were 1 cases of Arson.

    1

  • Other drug offences

    In 2023 in Tamarama there were 1 cases of Other drug offences.

    1

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Tamarama there were 1 cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Tamarama

    1 in 164

    In 2023 in Tamarama your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 164

  • NSW

    1 in 87

    In 2023 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

  • Australia

    1 in 95

    In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 95

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Tamarama

    1 in 70

    In 2023 in Tamarama your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 70

  • NSW

    1 in 41

    In 2023 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 41

  • Australia

    1 in 28

    In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 28

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Tamarama rank in crime?

Tamarama suburb is ranked 10/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Tamarama a safe suburb?

Tamarama suburb could be considered safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Tamarama?

The top crime types in Tamarama are Theft, Assault and related offences, Property damage.

What is the most reported crime in Tamarama?

10 Theft cases were reported in Tamarama in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Tamarama?

Crime in Tamarama has increased by 4.35% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Tamarama in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Tamarama in 2023.

The data is based on annual 2023 data from state police departments and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.

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