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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 382 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 30.34 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 80 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 111 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
6.35 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
8.82 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
68.34% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
44.69% 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 2025 in Penshurst (NSW) there were 65 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    65

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Penshurst (NSW) there were 64 reported cases of Deception.

    64

  • Theft

    In 2025 in Penshurst (NSW) there were 61 reported cases of Theft.

    61

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Penshurst (NSW) there were 31 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    31

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Penshurst (NSW) there were 29 reported cases of Property damage.

    29

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Penshurst (NSW) there were 25 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    25

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2025 in Penshurst (NSW) there were 21 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    21

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Penshurst (NSW) there were 20 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    20

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Penshurst (NSW) there were 20 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    20

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Penshurst (NSW) there were 13 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    13

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in Penshurst (NSW) there were 10 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    10

  • Other drug offences

    In 2025 in Penshurst (NSW) there were 9 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    9

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2025 in Penshurst (NSW) there were 5 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    5

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Penshurst (NSW) there were 3 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    3

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Penshurst (NSW) there were 2 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    2

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in Penshurst (NSW) there were 2 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    2

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Penshurst (NSW) there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in Penshurst (NSW) there were 1 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Penshurst (NSW)

    1 in 157

    In 2025 in Penshurst (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 157

  • 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

  • Penshurst (NSW)

    1 in 113

    In 2025 in Penshurst (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 113

  • 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 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, Deception, Theft.

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

65 Assault and related offences cases were reported in Penshurst (NSW) in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Penshurst (NSW)?

Crime in Penshurst (NSW) has increased by 6.11% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Penshurst (NSW) in 2025?

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