Parkes Crime Index

12

(100 is safest)

Safer than 12% of most Australia suburbs

Parkes Crime Map

Parkes crime map

Parkes Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Parkes
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 1594, up 19% from 1345 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Parkes is in the 13rd percentile for safety, meaning 87% of NSW suburbs are safer than Parkes and 13% of suburbs are more dangerous than Parkes.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 17% (30 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 16% (6 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of homicide offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of burglary offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 31% (25 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 7% (22 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 46% (18 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 9% (16 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Parkes: 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 Parkes is safer than only 12% of all suburbs across the nation, regardless of population size. This implies that Parkes’s crime rate is considerably higher than the average across most suburbs in Australia.

How does Parkes perform compared to other suburbs of all population sizes in NSW? The crime rate in Parkes is greater than that of roughly 87% of other suburbs in NSW, leading to low public safety scores.

As a resident of Parkes, the likelihood of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 11 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 Parkes’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 Parkes. By doing so, we can gain a more in-depth insight into the nature and extent of crime in Parkes.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis has uncovered that the rate of crimes against the person in Parkes is 3345 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 29 if you reside in Parkes.

Our data reveals that the odds of becoming a victim of property crime in Parkes are 1 in 18, with a rate of 5136 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.

Parkes Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person3793345
Property and deception offences5825136
Drug offences1411244
Public order and security offences110971
Justice procedures offences2001765
Other offences1821606
Total159414068

Parkes Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 29

In Parkes

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Parkes vs NSW

Parkes population: 11331

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault202628641783770
Sexual offences4414650388179
Robbery217601822
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment126409101112501
Other offences against the person518834423

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault19168
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences25221
Domestic violence related assault111980
Non-domestic violence related assault84741

Parkes Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 18

In Parkes

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Parkes vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Parkes vs NSW, Australia

Parkes population: 11331

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft34118002830092204
Burglary/Break and Enter5524967485306
Arson14376012446
Malicious damage to property172491361518602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft21185
Steal from motor vehicle1221077
Steal from retail store30265
Break and enter dwelling38335
Break and enter non-dwelling17150

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Parkes vs NSW

Drug Offences: Parkes 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 possession713403262741667
Drug dealing and trafficking5862935127705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences12584110672

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: Parkes vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct8117321715212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences2914664256179.54

Parkes Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Parkes vs NSW

Parkes Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Parkes in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Parkes?

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

What is the crime rate in Parkes?

The overall crime rate in Parkes, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 14068 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 Parkes a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Parkes total crime rate in 2021 was 14068. This means it’s 13% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Parkes has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Parkes safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of Parkes

DivisionSubdivisionOffence typeYear (2020)Year (2021)
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder10
Crimes against the personHomicideAttempted murder00
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder accessory, conspiracy00
Crimes against the personHomicideManslaughter00
Crimes against the personAssaultAssault Police67
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault83111
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault8384
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault2019
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences1877
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery5925
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping20
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion00
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment100126
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person55
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft3921
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle102122
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store2430
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods310
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling5052
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person32
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud5977
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences3927
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling6038
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling20117
Property and deception offencesArsonArson1814
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property188172
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine13
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics02
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis3242
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines1113
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy10
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs411
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine01
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis252
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines24
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy01
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 drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences1912
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass4952
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct2010
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language412
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent37
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences3829
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences4039
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences34
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences49139
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody21
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order6292
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions6293
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer1212
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures42

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