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Crime rate in Colyton, NSW, Australia, 2760

Suburb in Penrith

Crime Rank: 20/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    8,770

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    3.36 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    502

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    57.24

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    139

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

  • Property Crimes
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    146

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    15.85

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    16.65

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    87.37%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    58.73%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Assault and related offences

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

    110

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Colyton there were 73 cases of Theft.

    73

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

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

    70

  • Justice procedures offences

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

    70

  • Property damage

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

    54

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Colyton there were 45 cases of Deception.

    45

  • Sexual offences

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

    24

  • Burglary/Break and enter

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

    15

  • Drug use and possession

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

    13

  • Miscellaneous offences

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

    5

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Colyton there were 4 cases of Arson.

    4

  • Weapons and explosives offences

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

    4

  • Blackmail and extortion

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

    3

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

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

    3

  • Public nuisance offences

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

    3

  • Other government regulatory offences

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

    3

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Colyton there were 2 cases of Robbery.

    2

  • Other drug offences

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

    1

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


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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