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Crime rate in Sydenham (NSW), NSW, Australia, 2044

Suburb in Inner West

Crime Rank: 41/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 1,100 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 0.27 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 303 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 275.45 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 30 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 72 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
27.27 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
65.45 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
92.7% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
90.07% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Sydenham (NSW) crime trends

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Sydenham (NSW) crime compared

Top crime types in Sydenham (NSW):


  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2025 in Sydenham (NSW) there were 136 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    136

  • Theft

    In 2025 in Sydenham (NSW) there were 41 reported cases of Theft.

    41

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Sydenham (NSW) there were 29 reported cases of Property damage.

    29

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Sydenham (NSW) there were 27 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    27

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Sydenham (NSW) there were 16 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    16

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Sydenham (NSW) there were 10 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    10

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Sydenham (NSW) there were 8 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    8

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in Sydenham (NSW) there were 8 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    8

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Sydenham (NSW) there were 7 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    7

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Sydenham (NSW) there were 6 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    6

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Sydenham (NSW) there were 5 reported cases of Deception.

    5

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in Sydenham (NSW) there were 3 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    3

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Sydenham (NSW) there were 2 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    2

  • Other drug offences

    In 2025 in Sydenham (NSW) there were 2 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    2

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in Sydenham (NSW) there were 2 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    2

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Sydenham (NSW) there were 1 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Sydenham (NSW)

    1 in 37

    In 2025 in Sydenham (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 37

  • NSW

    1 in 83

    In 2025 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 83

  • Australia

    1 in 87

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Sydenham (NSW)

    1 in 15

    In 2025 in Sydenham (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 15

  • NSW

    1 in 42

    In 2025 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 42

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Sydenham (NSW) rank in crime?

Sydenham (NSW) suburb is ranked 41/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Sydenham (NSW) a safe suburb?

Sydenham (NSW) suburb is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

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

The top crime types in Sydenham (NSW) are Transport regulation offences, Theft, Property damage.

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

136 Transport regulation offences cases were reported in Sydenham (NSW) in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Sydenham (NSW)?

Crime in Sydenham (NSW) has decreased by 33.26% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Sydenham (NSW) in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Sydenham (NSW) in 2025.

The data is based on annual 2025 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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