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Crime rate in Werrington Downs, NSW, Australia, 2747

Suburb in Penrith

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 3,221 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 1.11 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 67 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 20.80 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 13 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 18 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
4.04 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
5.59 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
65.57% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
39.24% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Werrington Downs crime trends

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Werrington Downs crime compared

Top crime types in Werrington Downs:


  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Werrington Downs there were 14 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    14

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Werrington Downs there were 14 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    14

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Werrington Downs there were 9 reported cases of Property damage.

    9

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Werrington Downs there were 8 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    8

  • Theft

    In 2024 in Werrington Downs there were 6 reported cases of Theft.

    6

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in Werrington Downs there were 5 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    5

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Werrington Downs there were 5 reported cases of Deception.

    5

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Werrington Downs there were 2 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    2

  • Other drug offences

    In 2024 in Werrington Downs there were 2 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    2

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Werrington Downs there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Werrington Downs there were 1 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Werrington Downs

    1 in 248

    In 2024 in Werrington Downs your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 248

  • NSW

    1 in 84

    In 2024 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 84

  • Australia

    1 in 110

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 110

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Werrington Downs

    1 in 179

    In 2024 in Werrington Downs your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 179

  • NSW

    1 in 41

    In 2024 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 41

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2024 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 Werrington Downs rank in crime?

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

Is Werrington Downs a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Werrington Downs?

The top crime types in Werrington Downs are Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour, Justice procedures offences, Property damage.

What is the most reported crime in Werrington Downs?

14 Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour cases were reported in Werrington Downs in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Werrington Downs?

Crime in Werrington Downs has decreased by 27.96% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Werrington Downs in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Werrington Downs in 2024.

The data is based on annual 2024 data from state police departments (ACT data is from 2023, pending update) and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.

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