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

Suburb in Sydney

Crime Rank: 12/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 12,701 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 1.63 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 671 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 52.83 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 92 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 292 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
7.24 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
22.99 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
75.53% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
67.31% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Paddington (NSW) crime trends

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Paddington (NSW) crime compared

Top crime types in Paddington (NSW):


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Paddington (NSW) there were 193 reported cases of Theft.

    193

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Paddington (NSW) there were 79 reported cases of Deception.

    79

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Paddington (NSW) there were 69 reported cases of Property damage.

    69

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Paddington (NSW) there were 65 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    65

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Paddington (NSW) there were 64 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    64

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Paddington (NSW) there were 42 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    42

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Paddington (NSW) there were 30 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    30

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Paddington (NSW) there were 29 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    29

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in Paddington (NSW) there were 22 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    22

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Paddington (NSW) there were 17 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    17

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Paddington (NSW) there were 13 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    13

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in Paddington (NSW) there were 13 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    13

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Paddington (NSW) there were 11 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    11

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Paddington (NSW) there were 9 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    9

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Paddington (NSW) there were 6 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    6

  • Other drug offences

    In 2024 in Paddington (NSW) there were 3 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    3

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2024 in Paddington (NSW) there were 2 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.

    2

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2024 in Paddington (NSW) there were 1 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    1

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Paddington (NSW) there were 1 reported cases of Robbery.

    1

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2024 in Paddington (NSW) there were 1 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    1

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in Paddington (NSW) there were 1 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Paddington (NSW)

    1 in 138

    In 2024 in Paddington (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 138

  • 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

  • Paddington (NSW)

    1 in 43

    In 2024 in Paddington (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 43

  • 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 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, Property damage.

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

193 Theft cases were reported in Paddington (NSW) in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Paddington (NSW)?

Crime in Paddington (NSW) has increased by 9.28% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Paddington (NSW) in 2024?

There were 2 Homicide and related offences cases in Paddington (NSW) 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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