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Crime rate in Colyton, NSW, Australia, 2760

Suburb in Penrith

Crime Rank: 20/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 8,770 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 3.36 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 502 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 57.24 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 139 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
15.85 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
16.65 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
87.37% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
58.73% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Colyton crime trends

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Colyton crime compared

Top crime types in Colyton:


  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Colyton there were 110 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    110

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Colyton there were 73 reported cases of Theft.

    73

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Colyton there were 70 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    70

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Colyton there were 70 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    70

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Colyton there were 54 reported cases of Property damage.

    54

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Colyton there were 45 reported cases of Deception.

    45

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Colyton there were 24 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    24

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Colyton there were 15 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    15

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Colyton there were 13 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    13

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Colyton there were 5 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    5

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Colyton there were 4 reported cases of Arson.

    4

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Colyton there were 4 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    4

  • Blackmail and extortion

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

    3

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Colyton there were 3 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    3

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Colyton there were 3 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    3

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Colyton there were 3 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    3

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Colyton there were 2 reported cases of Robbery.

    2

  • Other drug offences

    In 2023 in Colyton there were 1 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Colyton

    1 in 63

    In 2023 in Colyton your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 63

  • 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

  • Colyton

    1 in 60

    In 2023 in Colyton your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 60

  • 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 Colyton rank in crime?

Colyton suburb is ranked 20/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Colyton a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Colyton?

The top crime types in Colyton are Assault and related offences, Theft, Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

What is the most reported crime in Colyton?

110 Assault and related offences cases were reported in Colyton in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Colyton?

Crime in Colyton has increased by 12.81% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Colyton in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Colyton 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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