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Crime rate in Parkes, NSW, Australia

Crime Rank: 84/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 14,168 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 5,652.92 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 1,771 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 125.00 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 321 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 549 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
22.66 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
38.75 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
80.48% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
65.39% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Parkes crime trends

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Parkes crime compared

Top crime types in Parkes:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Parkes there were 291 reported cases of Theft.

    291

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Parkes there were 254 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    254

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Parkes there were 245 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    245

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Parkes there were 196 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    196

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Parkes there were 154 reported cases of Property damage.

    154

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Parkes there were 126 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    126

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Parkes there were 88 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    88

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Parkes there were 66 reported cases of Deception.

    66

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Parkes there were 66 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    66

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in Parkes there were 59 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    59

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Parkes there were 50 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    50

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Parkes there were 48 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    48

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Parkes there were 41 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    41

  • Other drug offences

    In 2024 in Parkes there were 31 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    31

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in Parkes there were 20 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    20

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Parkes there were 16 reported cases of Arson.

    16

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Parkes there were 7 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    7

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Parkes there were 3 reported cases of Robbery.

    3

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2024 in Parkes there were 3 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    3

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Parkes there were 3 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    3

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in Parkes there were 2 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    2

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2024 in Parkes there were 1 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.

    1

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2024 in Parkes there were 1 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Parkes

    1 in 44

    In 2024 in Parkes your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 44

  • NSW

    1 in 84

    In 2024 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 84

  • Australia

    1 in 89

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 89

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Parkes

    1 in 26

    In 2024 in Parkes your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 26

  • NSW

    1 in 41

    In 2024 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 41

  • Australia

    1 in 26

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 26

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Parkes rank in crime?

Parkes lga is ranked 84/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Parkes a safe lga?

Parkes lga is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Parkes?

The top crime types in Parkes are Theft, Assault and related offences, Justice procedures offences.

What is the most reported crime in Parkes?

291 Theft cases were reported in Parkes in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Parkes?

Crime in Parkes has decreased by 3.33% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Parkes in 2024?

There were 1 Homicide and related offences cases in Parkes in 2024.

What is the least safe suburb in Parkes?

The least safe suburb in Parkes is Bruie Plains, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in Parkes?

The safest suburb in Parkes is Nelungaloo, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are Parkes crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Parkes by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Bruie Plains, Parkes (NSW) and Trundle.


Suburbs in Parkes

The data is based on annual 2024 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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