Palmvale, NSW, 2484 Crime Rate and Statistics

Palmvale Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

• The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 1, down 75% from 4 incidents recorded in the same period last year.

• Palmvale is in the 97th percentile for safety, meaning 3% of NSW suburbs are safer than Palmvale and 97% of suburbs are more dangerous than Palmvale.

• There were no assault offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.

• There were no sexual offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.

• There were no homicide offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.

• There were no burglary offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.

• The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• There were no robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.

• The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• There were no vandalism (Property damage) offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.

Crime in Palmvale: 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 Palmvale’s crime rate is below average to the majority of suburbs in Australia, as it is ranked safer than only 76% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 3% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Palmvale. Therefore, Palmvale’s public safety metrics are very high.

How risky is that? Living in Palmvale comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 94 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 Palmvale’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 Palmvale.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Palmvale crime statistics shows that there are 0 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 Palmvale are 0.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Palmvale, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 94, equivalent to a rate of 1053 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.

Palmvale Crime Rates by Offences Division

Palmvale Crimes Against the Person

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Palmvale vs NSW

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

Palmvale Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

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

Property and Deception Offences: Palmvale vs NSW, Australia

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

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug Offences: Palmvale vs New South Wales

Public Order and Security Offences

Public Order and Security Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Public Order and Security Offences: Palmvale vs NSW

Palmvale Crimes per Square KM

Palmvale Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Palmvale in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Palmvale?

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

What is the crime rate in Palmvale?

The overall crime rate in Palmvale, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 1053 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 Palmvale a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Palmvale total crime rate in 2021 was 1053. This means it’s 97% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Palmvale has a very high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Palmvale safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of Palmvale

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