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Crime rate in Penshurst (NSW), NSW, Australia, 2222

Suburb in Georges River

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 12,592 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 2.53 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 360 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 28.59 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 92 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 99 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
7.31 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
7.86 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
71.83% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
42.37% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Penshurst (NSW) crime trends

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Penshurst (NSW) crime compared

Top crime types in Penshurst (NSW):


  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Penshurst (NSW) there were 76 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    76

  • Theft

    In 2024 in Penshurst (NSW) there were 56 reported cases of Theft.

    56

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Penshurst (NSW) there were 50 reported cases of Deception.

    50

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Penshurst (NSW) there were 31 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    31

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Penshurst (NSW) there were 25 reported cases of Property damage.

    25

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Penshurst (NSW) there were 23 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    23

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Penshurst (NSW) there were 22 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    22

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Penshurst (NSW) there were 17 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    17

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in Penshurst (NSW) there were 11 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    11

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Penshurst (NSW) there were 11 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    11

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in Penshurst (NSW) there were 10 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    10

  • Other drug offences

    In 2024 in Penshurst (NSW) there were 8 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    8

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2024 in Penshurst (NSW) there were 4 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    4

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Penshurst (NSW) there were 4 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    4

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Penshurst (NSW) there were 4 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    4

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in Penshurst (NSW) there were 3 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    3

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Penshurst (NSW) there were 2 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    2

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Penshurst (NSW) there were 1 reported cases of Robbery.

    1

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Penshurst (NSW) there were 1 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    1

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Penshurst (NSW) there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Penshurst (NSW)

    1 in 137

    In 2024 in Penshurst (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 137

  • 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

  • Penshurst (NSW)

    1 in 127

    In 2024 in Penshurst (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 127

  • 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 Penshurst (NSW) rank in crime?

Penshurst (NSW) suburb is ranked 10/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Penshurst (NSW) a safe suburb?

Penshurst (NSW) suburb could be considered safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

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

The top crime types in Penshurst (NSW) are Assault and related offences, Theft, Deception.

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

76 Assault and related offences cases were reported in Penshurst (NSW) in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Penshurst (NSW)?

Crime in Penshurst (NSW) has decreased by 8.86% from 2023 to 2024.

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

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Penshurst (NSW) 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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