Colyton Crime Index

32

(100 is safest)

Safer than 32% of most Australia suburbs

Colyton Crime Map

Colyton crime map

Colyton Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Colyton
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 606, down 7% from 649 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Colyton is in the 34th percentile for safety, meaning 66% of NSW suburbs are safer than Colyton and 34% of suburbs are more dangerous than Colyton.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 7% (9 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 31% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no homicide offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of burglary offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 56% (22 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 6% (8 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 33% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 increased by 14% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 41% (43 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Colyton: An In-Depth Analysis

AU Crime Rate analyzed crime data from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research and found that crime rates in Colyton are quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs. In fact, it is considered safer than about 32% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in Colyton are higher than approximately 66% of other suburbs in NSW. Consequently, the suburb has moderate scores for public safety.

Your chance of becoming a victim of a crime if you live here? It’s 1 in 19 based on the combined crime rate of offences against the person and property while the risk of becoming a victim of crime in New South Wales is at 1 in 20.

Discovering the full picture of Colyton’s crime statistics is crucial, and delving into the details of its against the person and property crime data is the key. By doing so, we can uncover which type of crime is more prevalent, whether it be violent or property-related, and gain a deeper understanding of the crime rate in Colyton. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

Colyton Crime rate for crimes against the person is 2534 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the NSW average rate is 1500. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in Colyton was 1 in 38. The crimes against persons included in this analysis are homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion.

According to our data, the likelihood of an individual becoming a victim of property crime in Colyton is 1 in 39, with a rate of 2511 incidents per 100,000 inhabitants. It is important to note that the average rate of property crime in NSW is 3158 incidents per 100,000 residents. The property crimes included in this analysis consist of 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.

Colyton Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person2222534
Property and deception offences2202511
Drug offences25285
Public order and security offences18205
Justice procedures offences71810
Other offences50571
Total6066916

Colyton Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 38

In Colyton

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in Colyton vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Colyton vs NSW

Colyton population: 8762

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault117628641335770
Sexual offences2114650240179
Robbery217602322
Abduction and kidnapping1203113
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment8040910913501
Other offences against the person118831123

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault12137
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences9103
Domestic violence related assault76867
Non-domestic violence related assault39445

Colyton Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 39

In Colyton

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Colyton vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Colyton vs NSW, Australia

Colyton population: 8762

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft13818002815752204
Burglary/Break and Enter1724967194306
Arson337603446
Malicious damage to property6249136708602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft891
Steal from motor vehicle33377
Steal from retail store780
Break and enter dwelling15171
Break and enter non-dwelling223

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Colyton vs NSW

Drug Offences: Colyton 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 possession183403220541667
Drug dealing and trafficking36293347705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs21116231366
Other drug offences258412372

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: Colyton vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct61732168212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences1214664137179.54

Colyton Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Colyton vs NSW

Colyton Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Colyton in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Colyton?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Colyton is intimidation, stalking and harassment.

What is the crime rate in Colyton?

The overall crime rate in Colyton, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 6916 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 Colyton a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Colyton total crime rate in 2021 was 6916. This means it’s 34% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Colyton has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Colyton safe at night?

33% of crimes in Colyton occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Colyton at night.

Total Crime Stats of Colyton

DivisionSubdivisionOffence typeYear (2020)Year (2021)
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder00
Crimes against the personHomicideAttempted murder00
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder accessory, conspiracy00
Crimes against the personHomicideManslaughter00
Crimes against the personAssaultAssault Police02
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault7176
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault5539
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault1212
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences456
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery579
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping01
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion00
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment9180
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person21
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft78
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle2833
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store127
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods14
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling1217
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person53
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud5756
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences810
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling3115
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling812
Property and deception offencesArsonArson83
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property10562
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine01
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis109
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines78
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine02
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines21
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis22
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences02
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass73
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent43
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences712
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences00
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences10
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences01
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences1749
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order4244
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions2223
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer53
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures01

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