Darwin: Too few places to compare within Australia.

How many murders are there in Darwin?

Recorded homicides in Darwin (12 months to August 2026): 1.

-Darwin

Darwin, Australia: crime rate and Safety score

Too few places to compare within Australia.

8/10 in the world

Weighted crime: 44,195 per 100,000 people (12 months to August 2026)

Type	Count	Per 100,000 a year	All places this source covers
Homicide
Murder	1	1.1	4.1
Manslaughter	0	0	0
Sexual offences
Sexual assault of an adult	125	133.8	148
Sexual assault of a child	30	32.1	42.4
Other child-related sexual offences	18	19.3	18.6
Other sexual offences	44	47.1	39.8
Violence
Attempted murder	0	0	0
Serious assault	1,809	1,935.7	3,090
Assault of police and other officers	85	91	116.8
Common assault	468	500.8	582
Trafficking, abduction and deprivation of liberty	18	19.3	24.2
Threats, harassment and controlling behaviour	205	219.4	297.1
Other acts that harm or endanger people	51	54.6	118.3
Robbery
Robbery	151	161.6	149.9
Blackmail and extortion	1	1.1	1.1
Theft and burglary
Home burglary	441	471.9	720.7
Includes attempts.
Burglary of other premises	154	164.8	370.8
Includes attempts.
Vehicle theft	173	185.1	182.6
Other theft	2,764	2,957.6	2,538.1
Damage and public order
Property damage	2,208	2,362.6	2,859.4
Other
Driving causing death	2	2.1	6.3
Driving causing serious injury	12	12.8	7.8

Source: NT Police, updated 29 October 2026.

Is Darwin safe?: Darwin: Too few places to compare within Australia.
What is the crime rate in Darwin?: Darwin: Weighted crime: 44,195 per 100,000 people (12 months to August 2026).
How many murders are there in Darwin?: Recorded homicides in Darwin (12 months to August 2026): 1.