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Crime rate in Colyton, NSW, Australia, 2760

Suburb in Penrith

Crime Rank: 19/100

(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 477 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 54.39 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 134 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 131 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
15.28 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
14.94 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
88.71% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
55.81% 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 2024 in Colyton there were 99 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    99

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Colyton there were 69 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    69

  • Theft

    In 2024 in Colyton there were 64 reported cases of Theft.

    64

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Colyton there were 64 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    64

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Colyton there were 46 reported cases of Property damage.

    46

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Colyton there were 35 reported cases of Deception.

    35

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in Colyton there were 32 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    32

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Colyton there were 17 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    17

  • Weapons and explosives offences

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

    15

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Colyton there were 9 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    9

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Colyton there were 6 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    6

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Colyton there were 5 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    5

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Colyton there were 4 reported cases of Arson.

    4

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Colyton there were 3 reported cases of Robbery.

    3

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in Colyton there were 3 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    3

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Colyton there were 2 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    2

  • Other drug offences

    In 2024 in Colyton there were 2 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    2

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Colyton there were 1 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    1

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in Colyton there were 1 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Colyton

    1 in 65

    In 2024 in Colyton your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 65

  • 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

  • Colyton

    1 in 67

    In 2024 in Colyton your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 67

  • 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 Colyton rank in crime?

Colyton suburb is ranked 19/100 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, Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour, Theft.

What is the most reported crime in Colyton?

99 Assault and related offences cases were reported in Colyton in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Colyton?

Crime in Colyton has decreased by 4.98% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Colyton in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Colyton 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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