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Crime rate in Sylvania, NSW, Australia, 2224

Suburb in Sutherland Shire

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    10,749

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    3.36 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    340

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    31.63

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    58

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

  • Property Crimes
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    96

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    5.40

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    8.93

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    67.58%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    44.98%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Sylvania there were 57 cases of Theft.

    57

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Sylvania there were 49 cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    49

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Sylvania there were 45 cases of Deception.

    45

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Sylvania there were 41 cases of Assault and related offences.

    41

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Sylvania there were 36 cases of Justice procedures offences.

    36

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Sylvania there were 31 cases of Property damage.

    31

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Sylvania there were 15 cases of Drug use and possession.

    15

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Sylvania there were 14 cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    14

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Sylvania there were 12 cases of Sexual offences.

    12

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Sylvania there were 8 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    8

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Sylvania there were 7 cases of Public nuisance offences.

    7

  • Other drug offences

    In 2023 in Sylvania there were 6 cases of Other drug offences.

    6

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2023 in Sylvania there were 5 cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    5

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Sylvania there were 5 cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    5

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Sylvania there were 4 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    4

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Sylvania there were 4 cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    4

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Sylvania there were 1 cases of Other crimes against the person.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Sylvania

    1 in 185

    In 2023 in Sylvania your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 185

  • 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

  • Sylvania

    1 in 112

    In 2023 in Sylvania your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 112

  • 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 Sylvania rank in crime?

Sylvania suburb is ranked 10/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Sylvania a safe suburb?

Sylvania suburb could be considered safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Sylvania?

The top crime types in Sylvania are Theft, Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour, Deception.

What is the most reported crime in Sylvania?

57 Theft cases were reported in Sylvania in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Sylvania?

Crime in Sylvania has decreased by 30.47% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Sylvania in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Sylvania 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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