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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)
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 68 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 46.77 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 24 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 20 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
16.51 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
13.76 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
87.96% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
53.98% 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:


  • Assault and related offences

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

    22

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

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

    10

  • Property damage

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

    8

  • Theft

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

    8

  • Drug use and possession

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

    5

  • Burglary/Break and enter

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

    4

  • Justice procedures offences

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

    4

  • Other drug offences

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

    3

  • Sexual offences

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

    2

  • Weapons and explosives offences

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

    1

  • Public nuisance offences

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

    1


Crime Types explained

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

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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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