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Crime rate in Padstow Heights, NSW, Australia, 2211

Suburb in Canterbury-Bankstown

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    3,594

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    1.93 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    70

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    19.48

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    17

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

  • Property Crimes
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    16

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

  • Violent Crimes
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    4.73

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    4.45

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    65.13%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    37.34%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Padstow Heights crime trends

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Padstow Heights crime compared

Top crime types in Padstow Heights:


  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Padstow Heights there were 15 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    15

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Padstow Heights there were 12 reported cases of Deception.

    12

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Padstow Heights there were 11 reported cases of Theft.

    11

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Padstow Heights there were 9 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    9

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Padstow Heights there were 7 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    7

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Padstow Heights there were 4 reported cases of Property damage.

    4

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Padstow Heights there were 4 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    4

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Padstow Heights there were 2 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    2

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Padstow Heights there were 2 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    2

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Padstow Heights there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Padstow Heights there were 1 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    1

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Padstow Heights there were 1 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    1

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Padstow Heights there were 1 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Padstow Heights

    1 in 211

    In 2023 in Padstow Heights your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 211

  • 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

  • Padstow Heights

    1 in 225

    In 2023 in Padstow Heights your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 225

  • 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 Padstow Heights rank in crime?

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

Is Padstow Heights a safe suburb?

Padstow Heights suburb could be considered safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Padstow Heights?

The top crime types in Padstow Heights are Assault and related offences, Deception, Theft.

What is the most reported crime in Padstow Heights?

15 Assault and related offences cases were reported in Padstow Heights in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Padstow Heights?

Crime in Padstow Heights has increased by 45.83% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Padstow Heights in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Padstow Heights 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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