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Crime rate in Parramatta, NSW, Australia

Crime Rank: 36/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 242,320 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 78.86 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 19,792 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 81.68 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 2,392 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 6,706 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
9.87 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
27.67 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon lgas with less
Violent Crimes
43.86% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
home icon lgas with less
Property Crimes
47.28% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Parramatta crime trends

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Parramatta crime compared

Top crime types in Parramatta:


  • Theft

    In 2025 in Parramatta there were 4,824 reported cases of Theft.

    4,824

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2025 in Parramatta there were 2,303 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    2,303

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Parramatta there were 2,245 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    2,245

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Parramatta there were 1,859 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    1,859

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Parramatta there were 1,492 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    1,492

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Parramatta there were 1,323 reported cases of Deception.

    1,323

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Parramatta there were 1,076 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    1,076

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Parramatta there were 958 reported cases of Property damage.

    958

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Parramatta there were 882 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    882

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in Parramatta there were 581 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    581

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Parramatta there were 477 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    477

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Parramatta there were 450 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    450

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in Parramatta there were 403 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    403

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in Parramatta there were 227 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    227

  • Other drug offences

    In 2025 in Parramatta there were 212 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    212

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Parramatta there were 166 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    166

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Parramatta there were 92 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    92

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in Parramatta there were 60 reported cases of Robbery.

    60

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2025 in Parramatta there were 58 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    58

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Parramatta there were 42 reported cases of Arson.

    42

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Parramatta there were 35 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    35

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2025 in Parramatta there were 15 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    15

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2025 in Parramatta there were 10 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    10

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2025 in Parramatta there were 2 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.

    2


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Parramatta

    1 in 101

    In 2025 in Parramatta your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 101

  • NSW

    1 in 83

    In 2025 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 83

  • Australia

    1 in 87

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Parramatta

    1 in 36

    In 2025 in Parramatta your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 36

  • NSW

    1 in 42

    In 2025 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 42

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Parramatta rank in crime?

Parramatta lga is ranked 36/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Parramatta a safe lga?

Parramatta lga is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Parramatta?

The top crime types in Parramatta are Theft, Transport regulation offences, Justice procedures offences.

What is the most reported crime in Parramatta?

4,824 Theft cases were reported in Parramatta in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Parramatta?

Crime in Parramatta has decreased by 0.74% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Parramatta in 2025?

There were 2 Homicide and related offences cases in Parramatta in 2025.

What is the least safe suburb in Parramatta?

The least safe suburb in Parramatta is Clyde (NSW), by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in Parramatta?

The safest suburb in Parramatta is Newington (NSW), by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are Parramatta crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Parramatta by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Clyde (NSW), Parramatta and Sydney Olympic Park.


Suburbs in Parramatta

The data is based on annual 2025 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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