Kentlyn Crime Index

36

(100 is safest)

Safer than 36% of most Australia suburbs

Kentlyn Crime Map

Kentlyn crime map

Kentlyn Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Kentlyn
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 49, up 7% from 46 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Kentlyn is in the 35th percentile for safety, meaning 65% of NSW suburbs are safer than Kentlyn and 35% of suburbs are more dangerous than Kentlyn.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 17% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • There was no change in the number of sexual offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There were no homicide offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of burglary offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 75% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 87% (13 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 75% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 200% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Kentlyn: An In-Depth Analysis

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of recent crime data from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) reveals that Kentlyn’s crime rate is quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs, as it is ranked safer than only 36% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 65% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Kentlyn. Therefore, Kentlyn’s public safety metrics are moderate.

How risky is that? Living in Kentlyn comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 26 of becoming a victim of crime, considering the total rate of crimes against the person and property. In contrast, the average chance of falling victim to crime in New South Wales stands at 1 in 20.

To better understand Kentlyn’s overall crime rate, it is essential to examine its performance in crimes against the person and property crimes separately. This approach can provide further insight into whether violent crimes, property crimes, or both, are the primary drivers of the general crime rate in Kentlyn.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Kentlyn crime statistics shows that there are 1913 incidents against the person per 100,000 inhabitants in a standard year, compared to the NSW average rate of 1500. As a result, the chances of becoming a victim of crimes such as homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion in Kentlyn are 1 in 51.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Kentlyn, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 55, equivalent to a rate of 1776 per 100,000 residents. As a reference, the property crime rate for every 100,000 residents in NSW is 3158.

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.

Kentlyn Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person141913
Property and deception offences131776
Drug offences81093
Public order and security offences3410
Justice procedures offences3410
Other offences81093
Total496694

Kentlyn Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 51

In Kentlyn

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Kentlyn vs NSW

Kentlyn population: 732

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault762864956770
Sexual offences214650273179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment540910683501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault00
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences2273
Domestic violence related assault4546
Non-domestic violence related assault3410

Kentlyn Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 55

In Kentlyn

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Kentlyn vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Kentlyn vs NSW, Australia

Kentlyn population: 732

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft21800282732204
Burglary/Break and Enter124967137306
Arson7376095646
Malicious damage to property349136410602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft1137
Steal from motor vehicle00
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling00
Break and enter non-dwelling1137

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Kentlyn vs NSW

Drug Offences: Kentlyn 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 possession834032109341667
Drug dealing and trafficking0629307705
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: Kentlyn vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct0173210212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences314664410179.54

Kentlyn Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Kentlyn vs NSW

Kentlyn Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Kentlyn in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Kentlyn?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Kentlyn is possession and/or use of cannabis.

What is the crime rate in Kentlyn?

The overall crime rate in Kentlyn, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 6694 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 Kentlyn a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Kentlyn total crime rate in 2021 was 6694. This means it’s 35% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Kentlyn has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Kentlyn safe at night?

28% of crimes in Kentlyn occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Kentlyn at night.

Total Crime Stats of Kentlyn

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 Police00
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault04
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault63
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault10
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences10
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery22
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 harassment35
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft41
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle80
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud20
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences11
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling30
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling111
Property and deception offencesArsonArson67
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property13
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 cannabis27
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines11
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 cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs10
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent00
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences03
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences00
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences18
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order12
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions01
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer10
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