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Crime rate in Canterbury (NSW), NSW, Australia, 2193

Suburb in Canterbury-Bankstown

Crime Rank: 11/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 9,430 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 1.96 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 367 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 38.92 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 58 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 180 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
6.15 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
19.09 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
67.74% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
62.66% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Canterbury (NSW) crime trends

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Canterbury (NSW) crime compared

Top crime types in Canterbury (NSW):


  • Theft

    In 2025 in Canterbury (NSW) there were 119 reported cases of Theft.

    119

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Canterbury (NSW) there were 45 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    45

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Canterbury (NSW) there were 43 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    43

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Canterbury (NSW) there were 35 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    35

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Canterbury (NSW) there were 34 reported cases of Deception.

    34

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Canterbury (NSW) there were 26 reported cases of Property damage.

    26

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Canterbury (NSW) there were 23 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    23

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in Canterbury (NSW) there were 12 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    12

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Canterbury (NSW) there were 11 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    11

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Canterbury (NSW) there were 5 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    5

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Canterbury (NSW) there were 4 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    4

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in Canterbury (NSW) there were 3 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    3

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2025 in Canterbury (NSW) there were 2 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    2

  • Other drug offences

    In 2025 in Canterbury (NSW) there were 2 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    2

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Canterbury (NSW) there were 2 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    2

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in Canterbury (NSW) there were 1 reported cases of Robbery.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Canterbury (NSW)

    1 in 163

    In 2025 in Canterbury (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 163

  • 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

  • Canterbury (NSW)

    1 in 52

    In 2025 in Canterbury (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 52

  • 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 Canterbury (NSW) rank in crime?

Canterbury (NSW) suburb is ranked 11/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Canterbury (NSW) a safe suburb?

Canterbury (NSW) suburb is a relatively safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Canterbury (NSW)?

The top crime types in Canterbury (NSW) are Theft, Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Canterbury (NSW)?

119 Theft cases were reported in Canterbury (NSW) in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Canterbury (NSW)?

Crime in Canterbury (NSW) has increased by 0.82% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Canterbury (NSW) in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Canterbury (NSW) in 2025.

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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