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Crime rate in The Ponds, NSW, Australia, 2769

Suburb in Blacktown

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    16,315

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    4.65 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    319

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    19.55

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    63

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

  • Property Crimes
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    150

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    3.86

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    9.19

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    62.12%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    45.49%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Theft

    In 2023 in The Ponds there were 83 cases of Theft.

    83

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in The Ponds there were 51 cases of Assault and related offences.

    51

  • Deception

    In 2023 in The Ponds there were 44 cases of Deception.

    44

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in The Ponds there were 31 cases of Property damage.

    31

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in The Ponds there were 26 cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    26

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in The Ponds there were 24 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    24

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in The Ponds there were 17 cases of Justice procedures offences.

    17

  • Arson

    In 2023 in The Ponds there were 12 cases of Arson.

    12

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2023 in The Ponds there were 6 cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    6

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in The Ponds there were 4 cases of Sexual offences.

    4

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

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

    4

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in The Ponds there were 4 cases of Public nuisance offences.

    4

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in The Ponds there were 3 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    3

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in The Ponds there were 2 cases of Drug use and possession.

    2

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in The Ponds there were 2 cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    2

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2023 in The Ponds there were 1 cases of Homicide and related offences.

    1

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in The Ponds there were 1 cases of Robbery.

    1

  • Other crimes against the person

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

    1

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2023 in The Ponds there were 1 cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    1

  • Other drug offences

    In 2023 in The Ponds there were 1 cases of Other drug offences.

    1

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in The Ponds there were 1 cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • The Ponds

    1 in 259

    In 2023 in The Ponds your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 259

  • 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

  • The Ponds

    1 in 109

    In 2023 in The Ponds your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 109

  • 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 The Ponds rank in crime?

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

Is The Ponds a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in The Ponds?

The top crime types in The Ponds are Theft, Assault and related offences, Deception.

What is the most reported crime in The Ponds?

83 Theft cases were reported in The Ponds in 2023.

Is crime increasing in The Ponds?

Crime in The Ponds has increased by 2.57% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in The Ponds in 2023?

There were 1 Homicide and related offences cases in The Ponds 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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