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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 614 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 48.34 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 106 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 237 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
8.35 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
18.66 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
76.24% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
62.06% 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 2023 in Paddington (NSW) there were 175 reported cases of Theft.

    175

  • Deception

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

    97

  • Assault and related offences

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

    77

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

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

    38

  • Property damage

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

    38

  • Justice procedures offences

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

    34

  • Other government regulatory offences

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

    29

  • Burglary/Break and enter

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

    24

  • Sexual offences

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

    23

  • Drug use and possession

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

    17

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

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

    12

  • Public nuisance offences

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

    12

  • Transport regulation offences

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

    11

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

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

    9

  • Weapons and explosives offences

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

    5

  • Robbery

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

    3

  • Blackmail and extortion

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

    3

  • Miscellaneous offences

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

    3

  • Other crimes against the person

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

    2

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

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

    1

  • Other drug offences

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

    1


Crime Types explained

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

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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, 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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