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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)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 3,594 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 1.93 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 47 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 13.08 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 13 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 12 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
3.62 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
3.34 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
58.74% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
35.81% 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 2025 in Padstow Heights there were 9 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    9

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Padstow Heights there were 8 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    8

  • Theft

    In 2025 in Padstow Heights there were 8 reported cases of Theft.

    8

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Padstow Heights there were 6 reported cases of Deception.

    6

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Padstow Heights there were 4 reported cases of Property damage.

    4

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Padstow Heights there were 3 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    3

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Padstow Heights there were 3 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    3

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in Padstow Heights there were 2 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    2

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2025 in Padstow Heights there were 1 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    1

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2025 in Padstow Heights there were 1 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    1

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Padstow Heights there were 1 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    1

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in Padstow Heights there were 1 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Padstow Heights

    1 in 276

    In 2025 in Padstow Heights your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 276

  • 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

  • Padstow Heights

    1 in 300

    In 2025 in Padstow Heights your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 300

  • 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 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, Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour, Theft.

What is the most reported crime in Padstow Heights?

9 Assault and related offences cases were reported in Padstow Heights in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Padstow Heights?

Crime in Padstow Heights has decreased by 37.33% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Padstow Heights in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Padstow Heights 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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