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Crime rate in Potts Hill, NSW, Australia, 2143

Suburb in Canterbury-Bankstown

Crime Rank: 20/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    1,454

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    1.13 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    68

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    46.77

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    24

    Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)

  • Property Crimes
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    20

    Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    16.51

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    13.76

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    87.96%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    53.98%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Potts Hill there were 22 cases of Assault and related offences.

    22

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Potts Hill there were 10 cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    10

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Potts Hill there were 8 cases of Property damage.

    8

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Potts Hill there were 8 cases of Theft.

    8

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Potts Hill there were 5 cases of Drug use and possession.

    5

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Potts Hill there were 4 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    4

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Potts Hill there were 4 cases of Justice procedures offences.

    4

  • Other drug offences

    In 2023 in Potts Hill there were 3 cases of Other drug offences.

    3

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Potts Hill there were 2 cases of Sexual offences.

    2

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Potts Hill there were 1 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    1

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Potts Hill there were 1 cases of Public nuisance offences.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Potts Hill

    1 in 61

    In 2023 in Potts Hill your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 61

  • NSW

    1 in 87

    In 2023 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

  • Australia

    1 in 95

    In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 95

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Potts Hill

    1 in 73

    In 2023 in Potts Hill your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 73

  • NSW

    1 in 41

    In 2023 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 41

  • Australia

    1 in 28

    In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 28


Frequently Asked Questions

How does Potts Hill rank in crime?

Potts Hill suburb is ranked 20/100 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 is moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

What are the main crime problems in Potts Hill?

The top crime types in Potts Hill are Assault and related offences, Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour, Property damage.

What is the most reported crime in Potts Hill?

22 Assault and related offences cases were reported in Potts Hill in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Potts Hill?

Crime in Potts Hill has increased by 54.55% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Potts Hill in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Potts Hill in 2023.

The data is based on annual 2023 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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