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Crime rate in Sylvania Waters, NSW, Australia, 2224

Suburb in Sutherland Shire

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    3,200

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    1.06 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    68

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    21.25

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    10

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

  • Property Crimes
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    33

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    3.13

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    10.31

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    59.15%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    47.49%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Sylvania Waters there were 20 cases of Theft.

    20

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Sylvania Waters there were 8 cases of Assault and related offences.

    8

  • Burglary/Break and enter

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

    8

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Sylvania Waters there were 8 cases of Deception.

    8

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Sylvania Waters there were 5 cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    5

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Sylvania Waters there were 5 cases of Property damage.

    5

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Sylvania Waters there were 4 cases of Justice procedures offences.

    4

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Sylvania Waters there were 3 cases of Drug use and possession.

    3

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Sylvania Waters there were 3 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    3

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Sylvania Waters there were 1 cases of Sexual offences.

    1

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2023 in Sylvania Waters there were 1 cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    1

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Sylvania Waters there were 1 cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    1

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Sylvania Waters there were 1 cases of Public nuisance offences.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Sylvania Waters

    1 in 320

    In 2023 in Sylvania Waters your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 320

  • 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 Waters

    1 in 97

    In 2023 in Sylvania Waters your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 97

  • 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 Waters rank in crime?

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

Is Sylvania Waters a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Sylvania Waters?

The top crime types in Sylvania Waters are Theft, Assault and related offences, Burglary/Break and enter.

What is the most reported crime in Sylvania Waters?

20 Theft cases were reported in Sylvania Waters in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Sylvania Waters?

Crime in Sylvania Waters has decreased by 32% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Sylvania Waters in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Sylvania Waters 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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