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Crime rate in Potts Hill, NSW, Australia, 2143

Suburb in Canterbury-Bankstown

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 1,454 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 1.13 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 30 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 20.63 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 14 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
2.06 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
9.63 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
53.89% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
45.64% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Potts Hill crime trends

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Potts Hill crime compared

Top crime types in Potts Hill:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Potts Hill there were 8 reported cases of Theft.

    8

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Potts Hill there were 5 reported cases of Property damage.

    5

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Potts Hill there were 5 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    5

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Potts Hill there were 3 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    3

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Potts Hill there were 3 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    3

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Potts Hill there were 3 reported cases of Deception.

    3

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Potts Hill there were 1 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    1

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Potts Hill there were 1 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    1

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in Potts Hill there were 1 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Potts Hill

    1 in 485

    In 2024 in Potts Hill your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 485

  • 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

  • Potts Hill

    1 in 104

    In 2024 in Potts Hill your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 104

  • 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 Potts Hill rank in crime?

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

Is Potts Hill a safe suburb?

Potts Hill suburb could be considered safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Potts Hill?

The top crime types in Potts Hill are Theft, Property damage, Justice procedures offences.

What is the most reported crime in Potts Hill?

8 Theft cases were reported in Potts Hill in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Potts Hill?

Crime in Potts Hill has decreased by 55.88% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Potts Hill in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Potts Hill 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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