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Crime rate in Canley Heights, NSW, Australia, 2166

Suburb in Fairfield

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 12,320 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 2.61 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 441 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 35.80 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 87 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 146 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
7.06 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
11.85 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
75.12% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
49.99% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Canley Heights crime trends

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Canley Heights crime compared

Top crime types in Canley Heights:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Canley Heights there were 91 reported cases of Theft.

    91

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Canley Heights there were 68 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    68

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Canley Heights there were 44 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    44

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Canley Heights there were 38 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    38

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Canley Heights there were 38 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    38

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Canley Heights there were 37 reported cases of Property damage.

    37

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Canley Heights there were 28 reported cases of Deception.

    28

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in Canley Heights there were 16 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    16

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Canley Heights there were 15 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    15

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Canley Heights there were 15 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    15

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Canley Heights there were 14 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    14

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Canley Heights there were 7 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    7

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in Canley Heights there were 6 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    6

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Canley Heights there were 5 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    5

  • Other drug offences

    In 2024 in Canley Heights there were 4 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    4

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Canley Heights there were 4 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    4

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Canley Heights there were 3 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    3

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Canley Heights there were 3 reported cases of Arson.

    3

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Canley Heights there were 2 reported cases of Robbery.

    2

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

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

    2

  • Abduction and related offences

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

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Canley Heights

    1 in 142

    In 2024 in Canley Heights your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 142

  • 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 110

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 110

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Canley Heights

    1 in 84

    In 2024 in Canley Heights your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 84

  • 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 27

    In 2024 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 Canley Heights rank in crime?

Canley Heights suburb is ranked 10/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Canley Heights a safe suburb?

Canley Heights suburb could be considered safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Canley Heights?

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

What is the most reported crime in Canley Heights?

91 Theft cases were reported in Canley Heights in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Canley Heights?

Crime in Canley Heights has decreased by 18.33% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Canley Heights in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Canley Heights in 2024.

The data is based on annual 2024 data from state police departments (ACT data is from 2023, pending update) and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.

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