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Crime rate in Redfern, NSW, Australia, 2016

Suburb in Sydney

Crime Rank: 46/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 13,072 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 1.17 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 3,941 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 301.48 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 384 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 967 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
29.38 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
73.97 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
93.57% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
91.68% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Redfern crime trends

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Redfern crime compared

Top crime types in Redfern:


  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Redfern there were 1,414 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    1,414

  • Theft

    In 2024 in Redfern there were 685 reported cases of Theft.

    685

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in Redfern there were 323 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    323

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Redfern there were 302 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    302

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Redfern there were 194 reported cases of Property damage.

    194

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Redfern there were 187 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    187

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Redfern there were 181 reported cases of Deception.

    181

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Redfern there were 178 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    178

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Redfern there were 77 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    77

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Redfern there were 63 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    63

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Redfern there were 59 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    59

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Redfern there were 57 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    57

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in Redfern there were 51 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    51

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Redfern there were 47 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    47

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Redfern there were 40 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    40

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Redfern there were 24 reported cases of Robbery.

    24

  • Other drug offences

    In 2024 in Redfern there were 20 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    20

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in Redfern there were 16 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    16

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Redfern there were 11 reported cases of Arson.

    11

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Redfern there were 5 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    5

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2024 in Redfern there were 4 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    4

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2024 in Redfern there were 2 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    2

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2024 in Redfern there were 1 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Redfern

    1 in 34

    In 2024 in Redfern your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 34

  • 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

  • Redfern

    1 in 14

    In 2024 in Redfern your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 14

  • 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 Redfern rank in crime?

Redfern suburb is ranked 46/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Redfern a safe suburb?

Redfern suburb is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Redfern?

The top crime types in Redfern are Justice procedures offences, Theft, Transport regulation offences.

What is the most reported crime in Redfern?

1,414 Justice procedures offences cases were reported in Redfern in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Redfern?

Crime in Redfern has decreased by 10.55% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Redfern in 2024?

There were 1 Homicide and related offences cases in Redfern 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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