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Crime rate in Parkes (NSW), NSW, Australia, 2870

Suburb in Parkes

Crime Rank: 36/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 11,324 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 983.11 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 1,520 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 134.23 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 274 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 501 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
24.20 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
44.24 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
92.64% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
83.96% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Parkes (NSW) crime trends

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Parkes (NSW) crime compared

Top crime types in Parkes (NSW):


  • Theft

    In 2023 in Parkes (NSW) there were 273 reported cases of Theft.

    273

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Parkes (NSW) there were 215 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    215

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Parkes (NSW) there were 197 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    197

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Parkes (NSW) there were 153 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    153

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Parkes (NSW) there were 147 reported cases of Property damage.

    147

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Parkes (NSW) there were 96 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    96

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Parkes (NSW) there were 83 reported cases of Deception.

    83

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Parkes (NSW) there were 68 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    68

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Parkes (NSW) there were 67 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    67

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Parkes (NSW) there were 52 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    52

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Parkes (NSW) there were 43 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    43

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Parkes (NSW) there were 30 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    30

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Parkes (NSW) there were 28 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    28

  • Other drug offences

    In 2023 in Parkes (NSW) there were 26 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    26

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Parkes (NSW) there were 14 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    14

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Parkes (NSW) there were 13 reported cases of Arson.

    13

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Parkes (NSW) there were 5 reported cases of Robbery.

    5

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Parkes (NSW) there were 4 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    4

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Parkes (NSW) there were 3 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    3

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2023 in Parkes (NSW) there were 2 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    2

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

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

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Parkes (NSW)

    1 in 41

    In 2023 in Parkes (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 41

  • 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

  • Parkes (NSW)

    1 in 23

    In 2023 in Parkes (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 23

  • 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 Parkes (NSW) rank in crime?

Parkes (NSW) suburb is ranked 36/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Parkes (NSW) a safe suburb?

Parkes (NSW) suburb is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

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

The top crime types in Parkes (NSW) are Theft, Assault and related offences, Justice procedures offences.

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

273 Theft cases were reported in Parkes (NSW) in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Parkes (NSW)?

Crime in Parkes (NSW) has increased by 11.36% from 2022 to 2023.

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

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Parkes (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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