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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 1,533 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 135.38 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 275 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 485 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
24.28 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
42.83 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
93.71% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
82.44% 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 2024 in Parkes (NSW) there were 260 reported cases of Theft.

    260

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Parkes (NSW) there were 225 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    225

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Parkes (NSW) there were 220 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    220

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Parkes (NSW) there were 163 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    163

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Parkes (NSW) there were 137 reported cases of Property damage.

    137

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Parkes (NSW) there were 110 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    110

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Parkes (NSW) there were 76 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    76

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Parkes (NSW) there were 59 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    59

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Parkes (NSW) there were 56 reported cases of Deception.

    56

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in Parkes (NSW) there were 44 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    44

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Parkes (NSW) there were 40 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    40

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Parkes (NSW) there were 36 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    36

  • Other drug offences

    In 2024 in Parkes (NSW) there were 30 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    30

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Parkes (NSW) there were 30 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    30

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in Parkes (NSW) there were 18 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    18

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Parkes (NSW) there were 12 reported cases of Arson.

    12

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Parkes (NSW) there were 7 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    7

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Parkes (NSW) there were 3 reported cases of Robbery.

    3

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Parkes (NSW) there were 3 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    3

  • Homicide and related offences

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

    1

  • Abduction and related offences

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

    1

  • Blackmail and extortion

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

    1

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 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 2024 in Parkes (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 41

  • 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

  • Parkes (NSW)

    1 in 23

    In 2024 in Parkes (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 23

  • 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 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)?

260 Theft cases were reported in Parkes (NSW) in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Parkes (NSW)?

Crime in Parkes (NSW) has increased by 0.86% from 2023 to 2024.

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

There were 1 Homicide and related offences cases in Parkes (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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