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Crime rate in Mount Vernon, NSW, Australia, 2178

Suburb in Penrith

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    1,235

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    6.54 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    58

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    46.96

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    10

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

  • Property Crimes
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    15

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    8.10

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    12.15

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    75.74%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    50.97%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Mount Vernon there were 19 cases of Justice procedures offences.

    19

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Mount Vernon there were 8 cases of Assault and related offences.

    8

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Mount Vernon there were 8 cases of Theft.

    8

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Mount Vernon there were 4 cases of Deception.

    4

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Mount Vernon there were 3 cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    3

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Mount Vernon there were 3 cases of Property damage.

    3

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Mount Vernon there were 3 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    3

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Mount Vernon there were 3 cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    3

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Mount Vernon there were 2 cases of Arson.

    2

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Mount Vernon there were 2 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    2

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Mount Vernon there were 1 cases of Sexual offences.

    1

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2023 in Mount Vernon there were 1 cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    1

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Mount Vernon there were 1 cases of Drug use and possession.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Mount Vernon

    1 in 124

    In 2023 in Mount Vernon your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 124

  • 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

  • Mount Vernon

    1 in 82

    In 2023 in Mount Vernon your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 82

  • 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 Mount Vernon rank in crime?

Mount Vernon suburb is ranked 10/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Mount Vernon a safe suburb?

Mount Vernon suburb could be considered safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Mount Vernon?

The top crime types in Mount Vernon are Justice procedures offences, Assault and related offences, Theft.

What is the most reported crime in Mount Vernon?

19 Justice procedures offences cases were reported in Mount Vernon in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Mount Vernon?

Crime in Mount Vernon has increased by 87.1% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Mount Vernon in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Mount Vernon 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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