Pagewood Crime Index

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(100 is safest)

Safer than 55% of most Australia suburbs

Pagewood Crime Map

Pagewood crime map

Pagewood Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Pagewood
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 187, down 5% from 197 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Pagewood is in the 49th percentile for safety, meaning 51% of NSW suburbs are safer than Pagewood and 49% of suburbs are more dangerous than Pagewood.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 26% (8 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 50% (2 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 40% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 3% (2 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 40% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 47% (9 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Pagewood: 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, Pagewood is ranked safer than 55% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Pagewood crime rate is about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia.

In NSW, only about 51% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Pagewood. As a result, Pagewood has moderate scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of Pagewood, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 30 (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 Pagewood’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 Pagewood’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Pagewood’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 Pagewood is 1162 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 Pagewood is 1 in 85. 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 Pagewood is 1 in 47. This is equal to a rate of 2066 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.

Pagewood Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person451162
Property and deception offences802066
Drug offences14361
Public order and security offences7181
Justice procedures offences26671
Other offences15387
Total1874828

Pagewood Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 85

In Pagewood

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Pagewood vs NSW

Pagewood population: 3873

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault2362864594770
Sexual offences614650155179
Robbery117602622
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment1540910387501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault377
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences377
Domestic violence related assault13336
Non-domestic violence related assault9232

Pagewood Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 47

In Pagewood

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Pagewood vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Pagewood vs NSW, Australia

Pagewood population: 3873

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft6218002816012204
Burglary/Break and Enter724967181306
Arson137602646
Malicious damage to property1049136258602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft377
Steal from motor vehicle4103
Steal from retail store9232
Break and enter dwelling7181
Break and enter non-dwelling00

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Pagewood vs NSW

Drug Offences: Pagewood 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 possession93403223241667
Drug dealing and trafficking462931037705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences158412672

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: Pagewood vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct517321129212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences21466452179.54

Pagewood Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Pagewood vs NSW

Pagewood Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Pagewood in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Pagewood?

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

What is the crime rate in Pagewood?

The overall crime rate in Pagewood, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 4828 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 Pagewood a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Pagewood total crime rate in 2021 was 4828. This means it’s 49% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Pagewood has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Pagewood safe at night?

38% of crimes in Pagewood occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Pagewood at night.

Total Crime Stats of Pagewood

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 Police11
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault2113
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault99
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault33
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences124
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery273
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 harassment915
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft53
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle134
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store49
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods44
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling214
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud2724
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences54
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling57
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling010
Property and deception offencesArsonArson11
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property1910
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine11
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics20
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis83
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines23
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs42
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine12
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 cannabis10
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs01
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences71
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass62
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct12
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent11
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences32
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 offences01
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences514
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody01
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order917
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions126
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer22
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures10

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