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Crime rate in Paddington (NSW), NSW, Australia, 2021

Suburb in Sydney

Crime Rank: 12/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    12,701

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    1.63 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    614

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    48.34

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    106

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

  • Property Crimes
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    237

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

  • Violent Crimes
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    8.35

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
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    18.66

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    76.24%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    62.06%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Paddington (NSW) there were 175 cases of Theft.

    175

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Paddington (NSW) there were 97 cases of Deception.

    97

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Paddington (NSW) there were 77 cases of Assault and related offences.

    77

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Paddington (NSW) there were 38 cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    38

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Paddington (NSW) there were 38 cases of Property damage.

    38

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Paddington (NSW) there were 34 cases of Justice procedures offences.

    34

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Paddington (NSW) there were 29 cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    29

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Paddington (NSW) there were 24 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    24

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Paddington (NSW) there were 23 cases of Sexual offences.

    23

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Paddington (NSW) there were 17 cases of Drug use and possession.

    17

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Paddington (NSW) there were 12 cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    12

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Paddington (NSW) there were 12 cases of Public nuisance offences.

    12

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Paddington (NSW) there were 11 cases of Transport regulation offences.

    11

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Paddington (NSW) there were 9 cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    9

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Paddington (NSW) there were 5 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    5

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Paddington (NSW) there were 3 cases of Robbery.

    3

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2023 in Paddington (NSW) there were 3 cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    3

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Paddington (NSW) there were 3 cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    3

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Paddington (NSW) there were 2 cases of Other crimes against the person.

    2

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2023 in Paddington (NSW) there were 1 cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    1

  • Other drug offences

    In 2023 in Paddington (NSW) there were 1 cases of Other drug offences.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Paddington (NSW)

    1 in 120

    In 2023 in Paddington (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 120

  • 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

  • Paddington (NSW)

    1 in 54

    In 2023 in Paddington (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 54

  • 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 Paddington (NSW) rank in crime?

Paddington (NSW) suburb is ranked 12/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Paddington (NSW) a safe suburb?

Paddington (NSW) suburb is a relatively safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Paddington (NSW)?

The top crime types in Paddington (NSW) are Theft, Deception, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Paddington (NSW)?

175 Theft cases were reported in Paddington (NSW) in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Paddington (NSW)?

Crime in Paddington (NSW) has decreased by 4.36% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Paddington (NSW) in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Paddington (NSW) 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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