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Crime rate in Penrose, NSW, Australia, 2579

Suburb in Wingecarribee

Crime Rank: 19/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 263 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 42.89 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 13 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 49.43 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 3 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 8 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
11.41 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
30.42 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
80.22% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
75.25% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Penrose crime trends

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Penrose crime compared

Top crime types in Penrose:


  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Penrose there were 5 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    5

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Penrose there were 2 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    2

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in Penrose there were 1 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    1

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Penrose there were 1 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    1

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Penrose there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Penrose there were 1 reported cases of Property damage.

    1

  • Theft

    In 2025 in Penrose there were 1 reported cases of Theft.

    1

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Penrose there were 1 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Penrose

    1 in 88

    In 2025 in Penrose your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 88

  • 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

  • Penrose

    1 in 33

    In 2025 in Penrose your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 33

  • 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 Penrose rank in crime?

Penrose suburb is ranked 19/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Penrose a safe suburb?

Penrose suburb is moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

What are the main crime problems in Penrose?

The top crime types in Penrose are Burglary/Break and enter, Assault and related offences, Sexual offences.

What is the most reported crime in Penrose?

5 Burglary/Break and enter cases were reported in Penrose in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Penrose?

Crime in Penrose has increased by 18.18% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Penrose in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Penrose 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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