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Crime rate in Bankstown, NSW, Australia, 2200

Suburb in Canterbury-Bankstown

Crime Rank: 25/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population

    34,933

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size

    6.35 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes

    6,310

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people

    180.63

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes

    606

    Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)

  • Property Crimes

    1,039

    Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people

    17.35

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people

    29.74

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes

    88.8%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes

    74.92%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Bankstown there were 2,401 cases of Transport regulation offences.

    2,401

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Bankstown there were 1,060 cases of Justice procedures offences.

    1,060

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Bankstown there were 691 cases of Theft.

    691

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Bankstown there were 505 cases of Assault and related offences.

    505

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Bankstown there were 309 cases of Drug use and possession.

    309

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Bankstown there were 275 cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    275

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Bankstown there were 239 cases of Property damage.

    239

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Bankstown there were 197 cases of Deception.

    197

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Bankstown there were 104 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    104

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Bankstown there were 77 cases of Sexual offences.

    77

  • Other drug offences

    In 2023 in Bankstown there were 76 cases of Other drug offences.

    76

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Bankstown there were 72 cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    72

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Bankstown there were 67 cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    67

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Bankstown there were 67 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    67

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Bankstown there were 52 cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    52

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Bankstown there were 44 cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    44

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Bankstown there were 32 cases of Public nuisance offences.

    32

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Bankstown there were 14 cases of Robbery.

    14

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Bankstown there were 9 cases of Other crimes against the person.

    9

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2023 in Bankstown there were 6 cases of Abduction and related offences.

    6

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Bankstown there were 5 cases of Arson.

    5

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2023 in Bankstown there were 4 cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    4

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2023 in Bankstown there were 3 cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    3

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2023 in Bankstown there were 1 cases of Homicide and related offences.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Bankstown

    1 in 58

    In 2023 in Bankstown your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 58

  • 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

  • Bankstown

    1 in 34

    In 2023 in Bankstown your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 34

  • 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


Frequently Asked Questions

How does Bankstown rank in crime?

Bankstown suburb is ranked 25/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Bankstown a safe suburb?

Bankstown suburb is moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

What are the main crime problems in Bankstown?

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

What is the most reported crime in Bankstown?

2,401 Transport regulation offences cases were reported in Bankstown in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Bankstown?

Crime in Bankstown has increased by 26.94% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Bankstown in 2023?

There were 1 Homicide and related offences cases in Bankstown in 2023.

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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