Canley Heights Crime Index

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(100 is safest)

Safer than 57% of most Australia suburbs

Canley Heights Crime Map

Canley Heights crime map

Canley Heights Crime Statistics at a Glance

The chart below shows the 60-month trend of the number of offences that occurred in Canley Heights.

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Canley Heights
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 954, up 15% from 831 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Canley Heights is in the 29th percentile for safety, meaning 71% of NSW suburbs are safer than Canley Heights and 29% of suburbs are more dangerous than Canley Heights.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 3% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • There was no change in the number of sexual offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of homicide offences recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of burglary offences recorded in 2021 increased by 30% (6 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 20% (39 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 increased by 300% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 55% (11 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 55% (18 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Canley Heights: An In-Depth Analysis

According to AU Crime Rate’s analysis of the latest crime statistics from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, Canley Heights is ranked safer than 57% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Canley Heights crime rate is about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia.

In NSW, only about 71% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Canley Heights. As a result, Canley Heights has moderate scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of Canley Heights, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 31 (based on the total crime rate of crimes against the person and property combined) while the New South Wales average is 1 in 20.

Let’s take a closer look at Canley Heights’s crime statistics and see how it fares in terms of crimes against person and property crimes. This information is crucial because it can shed light on whether violent or property crimes or both, are the primary factors driving Canley Heights’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Canley Heights’s crime data and what they reveal about the suburb’s safety and security? Let’s dive in!

AU Crime Rate’s analysis reveals that against the person crime rate in Canley Heights is 1228 per one hundred thousand inhabitants while the NSW average rate is 1500. So, one’s chances of becoming a victim of crimes against the person in Canley Heights is 1 in 80. The crimes against the person included in this analysis are homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion.

From our analysis, we discovered that your odds of becoming a victim of a property crime if you live in Canley Heights is 1 in 51. This is equal to a rate of 1911 per one hundred thousand residents compared to a rate of 3158 per 100,000 residents for NSW state. It’s worth mentioning that the property crimes tracked here include theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property.

Looking to understand the various types of criminal offences in New South Wales and make sense of crime data? Check out our NSW crime glossary for easy-to-understand definitions of common criminal offences.

Canley Heights Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person1511228
Property and deception offences2351911
Drug offences1351098
Public order and security offences39317
Justice procedures offences108878
Other offences2862326
Total9547758

Canley Heights Crimes Against the Person

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of a Crime Against the Person

1 in 80

In Canley Heights

1 in 65

In NSW

Crimes Against the Person Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Violent crimes against the person in Canley Heights vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Canley Heights vs NSW

Canley Heights population: 12297

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide17281
Assault7162864577770
Sexual offences121465098179
Robbery417603322
Abduction and kidnapping2203163
Blackmail and Extortion112782
Intimidation, stalking and harassment5540910447501
Other offences against the person518834123

Here is a breakdown of the major crimes against the person (violent crimes) including the number of offences and Canley Heights crime rates for the selected offences.

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault541
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences757
Domestic violence related assault50407
Non-domestic violence related assault20163

Canley Heights Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 51

In Canley Heights

1 in 30

In NSW

Property and Deception Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Property offences in Canley Heights vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Canley Heights vs NSW, Australia

Canley Heights population: 12297

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft15818002812852204
Burglary/Break and Enter2624967211306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property5149136415602

An overview of the major property and deception offences, including Canley Heights crime statistics for each offence type.

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft973
Steal from motor vehicle35285
Steal from retail store18
Break and enter dwelling24195
Break and enter non-dwelling216

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Canley Heights vs NSW

Drug Offences: Canley Heights vs New South Wales

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Drug use and possession1073403287041667
Drug dealing and trafficking116293897705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs41116331366
Other drug offences13584110672

Public Order and Security Offences

Public Order and Security Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Public order and security offences comparison chart

Public Order and Security Offences: Canley Heights vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct1417321114212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences2514664203179.54

Canley Heights Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Canley Heights vs NSW

Canley Heights Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Canley Heights in 2021?

According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 0 murders in Canley Heights in 2021. The number of homicides (which includes murders, attempted murder, murder conspiracy, and manslaughters) was 1.

What’s the most common crime in Canley Heights?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Canley Heights is liquor offences.

What is the crime rate in Canley Heights?

The overall crime rate in Canley Heights, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 7758 in the year ending December 2021.

However, it’s important to note that this is an aggregate figure that includes all types of crime, and some types of offences are more prevalent than others. Additionally, crime rates can vary by location, with some areas experiencing higher rates of certain types of crime than others.

Is Canley Heights a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Canley Heights total crime rate in 2021 was 7758. This means it’s 29% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Canley Heights has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Canley Heights safe at night?

35% of crimes in Canley Heights occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Canley Heights at night.

Total Crime Stats of Canley Heights

DivisionSubdivisionOffence typeYear (2020)Year (2021)
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder00
Crimes against the personHomicideAttempted murder01
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder accessory, conspiracy00
Crimes against the personHomicideManslaughter00
Crimes against the personAssaultAssault Police41
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault4550
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault2020
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault45
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences854
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery597
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping02
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion01
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment4555
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person25
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft209
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle3335
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store71
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods4435
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling1911
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person42
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft01
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud5954
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences1110
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling1724
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling312
Property and deception offencesArsonArson40
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property3351
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine75
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics4123
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis7529
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines3725
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy61
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs2424
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine21
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics48
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis20
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines52
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs20
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis44
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences1713
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass117
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct42
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language50
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent65
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences3325
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences3361
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences01
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences61224
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order2246
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions3152
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear20
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer109
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures31

Note: The data for murder and manslaughter refers to the number of recorded victims, not criminal incidents.

References

  • NSW Police public site
  • NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR).
  • Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Census QuickStats for all persons

Greater Capital City Statistical Area

Greater Sydney