Palmers Island Crime Index

57

(100 is safest)

Safer than 57% of most Australia suburbs

Palmers Island Crime Map

Palmers Island crime map

Palmers Island Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Palmers Island
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 15, up 36% from 11 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Palmers Island is in the 72st percentile for safety, meaning 29% of NSW suburbs are safer than Palmers Island and 71% of suburbs are more dangerous than Palmers Island.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • There were no 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 increased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 800% (8 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There were no motor vehicle theft offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There was no change in the number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.

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Crime in Palmers Island: An In-Depth Analysis

AU Crime Rate analyzed crime data from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research and found that crime rates in Palmers Island are about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia. In fact, it is considered safer than about 57% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in Palmers Island are higher than approximately 29% of other suburbs in NSW. Consequently, the suburb has high scores for public safety.

Your chance of becoming a victim of a crime if you live here? It’s 1 in 44 based on the combined crime rate of offences against the person and property while the risk of becoming a victim of crime in New South Wales is at 1 in 20.

Discovering the full picture of Palmers Island’s crime statistics is crucial, and delving into the details of its against the person and property crime data is the key. By doing so, we can uncover which type of crime is more prevalent, whether it be violent or property-related, and gain a deeper understanding of the crime rate in Palmers Island. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

Palmers Island Crime rate for crimes against the person is 0 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the NSW average rate is 1500. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in Palmers Island was 0. The crimes against persons included in this analysis are homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion.

According to our data, the likelihood of an individual becoming a victim of property crime in Palmers Island is 1 in 44, with a rate of 2231 incidents per 100,000 inhabitants. It is important to note that the average rate of property crime in NSW is 3158 incidents per 100,000 residents. The property crimes included in this analysis consist of 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.

Palmers Island Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person00
Property and deception offences112231
Drug offences1203
Public order and security offences2406
Justice procedures offences00
Other offences1203
Total153043

Palmers Island Crimes Against the Person

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

0

In Palmers Island

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in Palmers Island vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Palmers Island vs NSW

Palmers Island population: 493

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault0628640770
Sexual offences0146500179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment0409100501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault00
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences00
Domestic violence related assault00
Non-domestic violence related assault00

Palmers Island Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 44

In Palmers Island

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Palmers Island vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Palmers Island vs NSW, Australia

Palmers Island population: 493

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft818002816232204
Burglary/Break and Enter124967203306
Arson1376020346
Malicious damage to property149136203602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft00
Steal from motor vehicle51014
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling00
Break and enter non-dwelling1203

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Palmers Island vs NSW

Drug Offences: Palmers Island 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 possession13403220341667
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: Palmers Island vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct117321203212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences114664203179.54

Palmers Island Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Palmers Island vs NSW

Palmers Island Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Palmers Island in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Palmers Island?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Palmers Island is steal from motor vehicle.

What is the crime rate in Palmers Island?

The overall crime rate in Palmers Island, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 3043 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 Palmers Island a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Palmers Island total crime rate in 2021 was 3043. This means it’s 71% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Palmers Island has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Palmers Island safe at night?

40% of crimes in Palmers Island occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Palmers Island at night.

Total Crime Stats of Palmers Island

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 assault10
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault00
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault00
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences01
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery00
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 harassment20
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle05
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling01
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud01
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences01
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling00
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling011
Property and deception offencesArsonArson01
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property11
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 cannabis01
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines00
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 drugs00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass11
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 offences01
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 offences51
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order10
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions00
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