Karabar crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
582 recorded in this period, compared with 564 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Karabar
Karabar is a primarily residential suburb located in the Southern Tablelands region of New South Wales, within the Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council local government area and the 2620 postcode. Situated immediately south of Queanbeyan’s central business district, the locality rises predominantly along elevated ridge country overlooking the Queanbeyan River valley. Geographically positioned as a major suburban extension of Queanbeyan, Karabar functions largely as a dormitory community for the wider capital region, sharing close economic and social ties with the nearby Australian Capital Territory.
The suburb features a mix of mid-to-late 20th-century housing, primarily comprising detached single-family dwellings alongside some medium-density developments. Local amenities include neighbourhood shopping facilities centered around the Karabar Shopping Mall, as well as several local parks, sporting fields, and educational institutions catering to primary and secondary students. Public transport connectivity is provided via regional bus services linking the suburb to central Queanbeyan and surrounding employment hubs.
Historically, the area developed in tandem with the broader expansion of Queanbeyan, transitioning from rural and pastoral holdings into a structured suburban zone to accommodate population growth from the mid-to-late 1970s onward. The suburb's streetscapes and community infrastructure largely reflect the modernist suburban planning standards of this era. While few pre-urban heritage structures remain directly within Karabar's modern boundaries, the locality sits within the traditional lands of the Ngunnawal people, whose long-standing regional history is acknowledged across the broader Queanbeyan-Palerang area.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 76 | 69 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 66 | 80 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 64 | 58 |
| Malicious damage to property | 60 | 79 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 37 | 19 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 33 | 17 |
| Breach bail conditions | 32 | 28 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 26 | 17 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 22 | 15 |
| Fraud | 20 | 24 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 20 | 10 |
| Steal from dwelling | 15 | 12 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 14 | 6 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 11 | 8 |
| Trespass | 9 | 9 |
| Other offences | 8 | 11 |
| Sexual assault | 8 | 14 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 7 | 2 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 8,517 residents. This is not a current population estimate.
Sources and interpretation
These are police-recorded incident or victim counts, not every unreported incident or a prediction of personal safety. Percentage changes are not tests of statistical significance; small counts need particular care.