Kendall Crime Index

52

(100 is safest)

Safer than 52% of most Australia suburbs

Kendall Crime Map

Kendall crime map

Kendall Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Kendall
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 47, down 56% from 106 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Kendall is in the 57th percentile for safety, meaning 43% of NSW suburbs are safer than Kendall and 57% of suburbs are more dangerous than Kendall.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 13% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 96% (48 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 increased by 250% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (6 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 increased by 200% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 25% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Kendall: 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, Kendall is ranked safer than 52% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Kendall crime rate is about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia.

In NSW, only about 43% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Kendall. As a result, Kendall has high scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of Kendall, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 28 (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 Kendall’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 Kendall’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Kendall’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 Kendall is 1217 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 Kendall is 1 in 81. 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 Kendall is 1 in 45. This is equal to a rate of 2174 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.

Kendall Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person141217
Property and deception offences252174
Drug offences2174
Public order and security offences2174
Justice procedures offences4348
Other offences00
Total474087

Kendall Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 81

In Kendall

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Kendall vs NSW

Kendall population: 1150

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault962864783770
Sexual offences214650174179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment14091087501
Other offences against the person2188317423

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault2174
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences00
Domestic violence related assault6522
Non-domestic violence related assault3261

Kendall Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 45

In Kendall

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Kendall vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Kendall vs NSW, Australia

Kendall population: 1150

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft1218002810432204
Burglary/Break and Enter724967609306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property649136522602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft3261
Steal from motor vehicle3261
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling5435
Break and enter non-dwelling2174

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Kendall vs NSW

Drug Offences: Kendall 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 possession1340328741667
Drug dealing and trafficking16293877705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences05841072

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: Kendall vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct11732187212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences11466487179.54

Kendall Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Kendall vs NSW

Kendall Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Kendall in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Kendall?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Kendall is malicious damage to property.

What is the crime rate in Kendall?

The overall crime rate in Kendall, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 4087 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 Kendall a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Kendall total crime rate in 2021 was 4087. This means it’s 57% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Kendall has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Kendall safe at night?

43% of crimes in Kendall occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Kendall at night.

Total Crime Stats of Kendall

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 Police10
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault56
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault23
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault42
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences461
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery10
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping00
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion00
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment71
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person12
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft13
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle23
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling11
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud11
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences14
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling15
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling112
Property and deception offencesArsonArson10
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property86
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis30
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy01
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis01
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis10
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass21
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent00
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences21
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences30
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences80
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences10
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order21
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions03
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures00

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