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Crime rate in Smithfield (NSW), NSW, Australia, 2164

Suburb in Cumberland

Crime Rank: 12/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    13,160

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    8.91 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    650

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    49.39

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    90

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

  • Property Crimes
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    275

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

  • Violent Crimes
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    6.84

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
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    20.90

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    72.36%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    65.33%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Smithfield (NSW) there were 189 cases of Theft.

    189

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Smithfield (NSW) there were 85 cases of Deception.

    85

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Smithfield (NSW) there were 80 cases of Assault and related offences.

    80

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Smithfield (NSW) there were 57 cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    57

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Smithfield (NSW) there were 57 cases of Justice procedures offences.

    57

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Smithfield (NSW) there were 51 cases of Property damage.

    51

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Smithfield (NSW) there were 30 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    30

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Smithfield (NSW) there were 29 cases of Drug use and possession.

    29

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Smithfield (NSW) there were 14 cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    14

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Smithfield (NSW) there were 12 cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    12

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Smithfield (NSW) there were 10 cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    10

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Smithfield (NSW) there were 6 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    6

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Smithfield (NSW) there were 6 cases of Public nuisance offences.

    6

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Smithfield (NSW) there were 5 cases of Sexual offences.

    5

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Smithfield (NSW) there were 5 cases of Arson.

    5

  • Other drug offences

    In 2023 in Smithfield (NSW) there were 4 cases of Other drug offences.

    4

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2023 in Smithfield (NSW) there were 3 cases of Abduction and related offences.

    3

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Smithfield (NSW) there were 3 cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    3

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Smithfield (NSW) there were 2 cases of Other crimes against the person.

    2

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Smithfield (NSW) there were 1 cases of Robbery.

    1

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2023 in Smithfield (NSW) there were 1 cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Smithfield (NSW)

    1 in 146

    In 2023 in Smithfield (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 146

  • 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

  • Smithfield (NSW)

    1 in 48

    In 2023 in Smithfield (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 48

  • 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 Smithfield (NSW) rank in crime?

Smithfield (NSW) suburb is ranked 12/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Smithfield (NSW) a safe suburb?

Smithfield (NSW) suburb is a relatively safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Smithfield (NSW)?

The top crime types in Smithfield (NSW) are Theft, Deception, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Smithfield (NSW)?

189 Theft cases were reported in Smithfield (NSW) in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Smithfield (NSW)?

Crime in Smithfield (NSW) has decreased by 2.55% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Smithfield (NSW) in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Smithfield (NSW) 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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