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

Suburb in Canterbury-Bankstown

Crime Rank: 13/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    9,430

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    1.96 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    423

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    44.86

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    91

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

  • Property Crimes
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    155

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

  • Violent Crimes
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    9.65

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
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    16.44

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    78.95%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    58.47%

    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 2023 in Canterbury (NSW) there were 113 reported cases of Theft.

    113

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Canterbury (NSW) there were 74 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    74

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Canterbury (NSW) there were 64 reported cases of Deception.

    64

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Canterbury (NSW) there were 30 reported cases of Property damage.

    30

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Canterbury (NSW) there were 29 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    29

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Canterbury (NSW) there were 28 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    28

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Canterbury (NSW) there were 20 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    20

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Canterbury (NSW) there were 12 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    12

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Canterbury (NSW) there were 10 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    10

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Canterbury (NSW) there were 8 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    8

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Canterbury (NSW) there were 7 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    7

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Canterbury (NSW) there were 5 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    5

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Canterbury (NSW) there were 5 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    5

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2023 in Canterbury (NSW) there were 4 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    4

  • Other drug offences

    In 2023 in Canterbury (NSW) there were 4 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    4

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Canterbury (NSW) there were 3 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    3

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Canterbury (NSW) there were 2 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    2

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Canterbury (NSW) there were 2 reported cases of Arson.

    2

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Canterbury (NSW) there were 2 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    2

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2023 in Canterbury (NSW) there were 1 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Canterbury (NSW)

    1 in 104

    In 2023 in Canterbury (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 104

  • 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

  • Canterbury (NSW)

    1 in 61

    In 2023 in Canterbury (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 61

  • 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 Canterbury (NSW) rank in crime?

Canterbury (NSW) suburb is ranked 13/100 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, Assault and related offences, Deception.

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

113 Theft cases were reported in Canterbury (NSW) in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Canterbury (NSW)?

Crime in Canterbury (NSW) has increased by 7.63% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Canterbury (NSW) in 2023?

There were 1 Homicide and related offences cases in Canterbury (NSW) 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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