Padstow Crime Index

67

(100 is safest)

Safer than 67% of most Australia suburbs

Padstow Crime Map

Padstow crime map

Padstow Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Padstow
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 667, up 4% from 640 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Padstow is in the 50th percentile for safety, meaning 50% of NSW suburbs are safer than Padstow and 50% of suburbs are more dangerous than Padstow.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 11% (10 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 10% (1 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 39% (13 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 32% (77 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 decreased by 35% (7 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 19% (8 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Padstow: 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, Padstow is ranked safer than 67% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Padstow crime rate is below average to the majority of suburbs in Australia.

In NSW, only about 50% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Padstow. As a result, Padstow has moderate scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of Padstow, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 37 (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 Padstow’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 Padstow’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Padstow’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 Padstow is 1040 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 Padstow is 1 in 95. 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 Padstow is 1 in 63. This is equal to a rate of 1567 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.

Padstow Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person1461040
Property and deception offences2201567
Drug offences55392
Public order and security offences33235
Justice procedures offences51363
Other offences1621154
Total6674752

Padstow Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 95

In Padstow

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Padstow vs NSW

Padstow population: 14036

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault8162864577770
Sexual offences111465078179
Robbery217601422
Abduction and kidnapping120373
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment5040910356501
Other offences against the person11883723

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault428
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences750
Domestic violence related assault51363
Non-domestic violence related assault26185

Padstow Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 63

In Padstow

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Padstow vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Padstow vs NSW, Australia

Padstow population: 14036

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft16418002811682204
Burglary/Break and Enter2024967142306
Arson13760746
Malicious damage to property3549136249602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft1393
Steal from motor vehicle37264
Steal from retail store1285
Break and enter dwelling15107
Break and enter non-dwelling536

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Padstow vs NSW

Drug Offences: Padstow 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 possession333403223541667
Drug dealing and trafficking1562931077705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences758415072

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: Padstow vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct2017321142212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences131466493179.54

Padstow Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Padstow vs NSW

Padstow Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Padstow in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Padstow?

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

What is the crime rate in Padstow?

The overall crime rate in Padstow, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 4752 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 Padstow a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Padstow total crime rate in 2021 was 4752. This means it’s 50% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Padstow has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Padstow safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of Padstow

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 Police04
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault5851
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault3326
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault44
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences667
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery1077
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 harassment4650
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person21
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft2013
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle6637
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store612
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods75
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling1214
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person11
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud10767
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences2215
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling2215
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling1115
Property and deception offencesArsonArson11
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property4335
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine13
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics10
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis1020
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines45
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs95
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine114
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis01
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis20
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences47
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass614
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct01
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language12
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent43
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences1613
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences34
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences24
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences3651
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences23103
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody02
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order2230
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions1815
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer33
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