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Crime rate in Sydney, NSW, Australia

Crime Rank: 86/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 229,638 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 31.43 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 47,022 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 204.77 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 5,542 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 12,413 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
24.13 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
54.05 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon lgas with less
Violent Crimes
83.7% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
home icon lgas with less
Property Crimes
81.09% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Sydney crime trends

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Sydney crime compared

Top crime types in Sydney:


  • Theft

    In 2023 in Sydney there were 9,325 reported cases of Theft.

    9,325

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Sydney there were 8,017 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    8,017

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Sydney there were 6,153 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    6,153

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Sydney there were 4,423 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    4,423

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Sydney there were 3,908 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    3,908

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Sydney there were 2,686 reported cases of Deception.

    2,686

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Sydney there were 2,099 reported cases of Property damage.

    2,099

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Sydney there were 1,807 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    1,807

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Sydney there were 1,624 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    1,624

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Sydney there were 1,125 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    1,125

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Sydney there were 944 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    944

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Sydney there were 880 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    880

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Sydney there were 879 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    879

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Sydney there were 803 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    803

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Sydney there were 752 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    752

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Sydney there were 626 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    626

  • Other drug offences

    In 2023 in Sydney there were 520 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    520

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Sydney there were 189 reported cases of Robbery.

    189

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2023 in Sydney there were 101 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    101

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Sydney there were 54 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    54

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Sydney there were 45 reported cases of Arson.

    45

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2023 in Sydney there were 36 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    36

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2023 in Sydney there were 22 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    22

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2023 in Sydney there were 4 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.

    4


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Sydney

    1 in 41

    In 2023 in Sydney your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 41

  • 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

  • Sydney

    1 in 18

    In 2023 in Sydney your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 18

  • 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 Sydney rank in crime?

Sydney lga is ranked 86/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Sydney a safe lga?

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

What are the main crime problems in Sydney?

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

What is the most reported crime in Sydney?

9,325 Theft cases were reported in Sydney in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Sydney?

Crime in Sydney has increased by 3.37% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Sydney in 2023?

There were 4 Homicide and related offences cases in Sydney in 2023.

What is the least safe suburb in Sydney?

The least safe suburb in Sydney is The Rocks (Sydney - NSW), by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in Sydney?

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

Where are Sydney crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Sydney by crime crime rank and violent crimes are The Rocks (Sydney - NSW), Sydney and Haymarket.


Suburbs in Sydney

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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