North Parramatta Crime Index

36

(100 is safest)

Safer than 36% of most Australia suburbs

North Parramatta Crime Map

North Parramatta crime map

North Parramatta Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across North Parramatta
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 884, up 37% from 646 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • North Parramatta is in the 32st percentile for safety, meaning 69% of NSW suburbs are safer than North Parramatta and 31% of suburbs are more dangerous than North Parramatta.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 6% (6 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 640% (32 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 16% (9 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 8% (20 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There was no change in the number of robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 75% (21 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 53% (21 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in North Parramatta: An In-Depth Analysis

Based on the latest crime statistics from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, AU Crime Rate’s analysis indicates that North Parramatta is safer than only 36% of all suburbs across the nation, regardless of population size. This implies that North Parramatta’s crime rate is quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs.

How does North Parramatta perform compared to other suburbs of all population sizes in NSW? The crime rate in North Parramatta is greater than that of roughly 69% of other suburbs in NSW, leading to moderate public safety scores.

As a resident of North Parramatta, the likelihood of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 21 based on the combined crime rate of offences against the person and property. This is in contrast to the New South Wales average, where the chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 20.

To get a more comprehensive understanding of North Parramatta’s crime statistics, it is essential to take a closer look at its against the person and property crime data. This examination is particularly critical because it enables us to determine whether violent crime, property crime, or both are the primary contributors to the total crime rate in North Parramatta. By doing so, we can gain a more in-depth insight into the nature and extent of crime in North Parramatta.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis has uncovered that the rate of crimes against the person in North Parramatta is 1828 per one hundred thousand inhabitants. By contrast, the statewide average for such crimes stands at 1500. This suggests that experiencing serious offences like homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, or extortion is 1 in 54 if you reside in North Parramatta.

Our data reveals that the odds of becoming a victim of property crime in North Parramatta are 1 in 35, with a rate of 2775 incidents per 100,000 residents. Keep in mind that the NSW average is 3158 incidents per 100,000 residents. The types of property crimes tracked in this analysis 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.

North Parramatta Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person2201828
Property and deception offences3342775
Drug offences84698
Public order and security offences37307
Justice procedures offences73606
Other offences1361130
Total8847344

North Parramatta Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 54

In North Parramatta

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in North Parramatta vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: North Parramatta vs NSW

North Parramatta population: 12037

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault10562864872770
Sexual offences3714650307179
Robbery417603322
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment7440910615501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault1191
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences26216
Domestic violence related assault58482
Non-domestic violence related assault42349

North Parramatta Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 35

In North Parramatta

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in North Parramatta vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: North Parramatta vs NSW, Australia

North Parramatta population: 12037

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft22418002818612204
Burglary/Break and Enter4624967382306
Arson337602546
Malicious damage to property6149136507602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft758
Steal from motor vehicle70582
Steal from retail store14116
Break and enter dwelling38316
Break and enter non-dwelling866

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in North Parramatta vs NSW

Drug Offences: North Parramatta 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 possession673403255741667
Drug dealing and trafficking26293177705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences15584112572

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: North Parramatta vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct1817321150212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences1914664158179.54

North Parramatta Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in North Parramatta vs NSW

North Parramatta Crime FAQs

How many murders were in North Parramatta in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in North Parramatta?

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

What is the crime rate in North Parramatta?

The overall crime rate in North Parramatta, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 7344 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 North Parramatta a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that North Parramatta total crime rate in 2021 was 7344. This means it’s 31% safer than all NSW suburbs. So North Parramatta has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is North Parramatta safe at night?

30% of crimes in North Parramatta occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in North Parramatta at night.

Total Crime Stats of North Parramatta

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 Police15
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault6358
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault3542
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault211
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences372
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery8226
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping00
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion10
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment5274
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person20
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft287
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle5870
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store414
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods1216
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling3929
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person21
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud8272
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences1915
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling4338
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling1218
Property and deception offencesArsonArson23
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property4061
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine22
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics14
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis1421
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines923
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy01
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs416
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics10
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 drugs10
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis10
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs01
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences815
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass911
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct12
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language04
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent81
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences1719
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences21
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences10
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences13135
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody10
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order2333
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions1732
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer55
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures03

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