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Crime rate in Penrith, NSW, Australia, 2750

Suburb in Penrith

Crime Rank: 58/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 17,966 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 12.33 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 8,642 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 481.02 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 652 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 1,738 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
36.29 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
96.74 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
95.06% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
94.11% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Penrith crime trends

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Penrith crime compared

Top crime types in Penrith:


  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in Penrith there were 3,684 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    3,684

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Penrith there were 1,316 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    1,316

  • Theft

    In 2024 in Penrith there were 1,207 reported cases of Theft.

    1,207

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Penrith there were 531 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    531

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Penrith there were 340 reported cases of Property damage.

    340

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Penrith there were 315 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    315

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Penrith there were 248 reported cases of Deception.

    248

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Penrith there were 229 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    229

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Penrith there were 186 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    186

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Penrith there were 122 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    122

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in Penrith there were 105 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    105

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Penrith there were 95 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    95

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Penrith there were 84 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    84

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in Penrith there were 47 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    47

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Penrith there were 46 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    46

  • Other drug offences

    In 2024 in Penrith there were 39 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    39

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Penrith there were 20 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    20

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Penrith there were 13 reported cases of Robbery.

    13

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Penrith there were 7 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    7

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Penrith there were 5 reported cases of Arson.

    5

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2024 in Penrith there were 1 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.

    1

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2024 in Penrith there were 1 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    1

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2024 in Penrith there were 1 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Penrith

    1 in 28

    In 2024 in Penrith your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 28

  • 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 89

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 89

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Penrith

    1 in 10

    In 2024 in Penrith your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 10

  • 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 26

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 26

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Penrith rank in crime?

Penrith suburb is ranked 58/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Penrith a safe suburb?

Penrith suburb is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Penrith?

The top crime types in Penrith are Transport regulation offences, Justice procedures offences, Theft.

What is the most reported crime in Penrith?

3,684 Transport regulation offences cases were reported in Penrith in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Penrith?

Crime in Penrith has increased by 7.63% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Penrith in 2024?

There were 1 Homicide and related offences cases in Penrith in 2024.

The data is based on annual 2024 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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