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Crime rate in Mount Vernon, NSW, Australia, 2178

Suburb in Penrith

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 1,235 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 6.54 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 24 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 19.43 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 2 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 14 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
1.62 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
11.34 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
52.25% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
49.32% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Mount Vernon crime trends

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Mount Vernon crime compared

Top crime types in Mount Vernon:


  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Mount Vernon there were 5 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    5

  • Theft

    In 2025 in Mount Vernon there were 5 reported cases of Theft.

    5

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Mount Vernon there were 3 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    3

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Mount Vernon there were 3 reported cases of Arson.

    3

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Mount Vernon there were 3 reported cases of Deception.

    3

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Mount Vernon there were 1 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    1

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in Mount Vernon there were 1 reported cases of Robbery.

    1

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Mount Vernon there were 1 reported cases of Property damage.

    1

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Mount Vernon there were 1 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    1

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Mount Vernon there were 1 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Mount Vernon

    1 in 618

    In 2025 in Mount Vernon your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 618

  • NSW

    1 in 83

    In 2025 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 83

  • Australia

    1 in 87

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Mount Vernon

    1 in 88

    In 2025 in Mount Vernon your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 88

  • NSW

    1 in 42

    In 2025 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 42

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2025 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 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 Burglary/Break and enter, Theft, Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

What is the most reported crime in Mount Vernon?

5 Burglary/Break and enter cases were reported in Mount Vernon in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Mount Vernon?

Crime in Mount Vernon has increased by 4.35% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Mount Vernon in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Mount Vernon in 2025.

The data is based on annual 2025 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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