| Stat | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
Population |
8,200 | Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census |
Area size |
1.29 km2 | Area size of the suburb in square kilometres |
All Crimes |
498 | Total number of crimes in the suburb |
Crimes per 1000 people |
60.73 | Total number of crimes per 1000 people |
Violent Crimes |
73 | Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...) |
Property Crimes |
175 | Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...) |
|
Violent Crimes per 1000 people |
8.90 | Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people |
|
Property Crimes per 1000 people |
21.34 | Total number of property crimes per 1000 people |
|
suburbs with less Violent Crimes |
75.78% | Number of suburbs with less violent crimes |
|
suburbs with less Property Crimes |
65.33% | Number of suburbs with less property crimes |
In 2024 in Petersham there were 111 reported cases of Theft.
111
In 2024 in Petersham there were 52 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.
52
In 2024 in Petersham there were 48 reported cases of Assault and related offences.
48
In 2024 in Petersham there were 45 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.
45
In 2024 in Petersham there were 44 reported cases of Property damage.
44
In 2024 in Petersham there were 40 reported cases of Deception.
40
In 2024 in Petersham there were 32 reported cases of Drug use and possession.
32
In 2024 in Petersham there were 21 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.
21
In 2024 in Petersham there were 20 reported cases of Sexual offences.
20
In 2024 in Petersham there were 20 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.
20
In 2024 in Petersham there were 12 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.
12
In 2024 in Petersham there were 11 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.
11
In 2024 in Petersham there were 10 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.
10
In 2024 in Petersham there were 9 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.
9
In 2024 in Petersham there were 8 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.
8
In 2024 in Petersham there were 6 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.
6
In 2024 in Petersham there were 3 reported cases of Robbery.
3
In 2024 in Petersham there were 3 reported cases of Other drug offences.
3
In 2024 in Petersham there were 2 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.
2
In 2024 in Petersham there were 1 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.
1
1 in 112
In 2024 in Petersham your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 112
1 in 84
In 2024 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 84
1 in 89
In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 89
1 in 47
In 2024 in Petersham your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 47
1 in 41
In 2024 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 41
1 in 26
In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 26
Petersham suburb is ranked 14/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.
Petersham suburb is a relatively safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.
The top crime types in Petersham are Theft, Justice procedures offences, Assault and related offences.
111 Theft cases were reported in Petersham in 2024.
Crime in Petersham has increased by 3.75% from 2023 to 2024.
There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Petersham 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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