Parklea Crime Index

79

(100 is safest)

Safer than 79% of most Australia suburbs

Parklea Crime Map

Parklea crime map

Parklea Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Parklea
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 89, down 5% from 94 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Parklea is in the 80th percentile for safety, meaning 20% of NSW suburbs are safer than Parklea and 80% of suburbs are more dangerous than Parklea.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 45% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased 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 decreased by 75% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 40% (15 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 600% (6 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 56% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Parklea: 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, Parklea is ranked safer than 79% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Parklea crime rate is below average to the majority of suburbs in Australia.

In NSW, only about 20% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Parklea. As a result, Parklea has very high scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of Parklea, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 47 (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 Parklea’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 Parklea’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Parklea’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 Parklea is 491 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 Parklea is 1 in 203. 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 Parklea is 1 in 62. This is equal to a rate of 1582 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.

Parklea Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person18491
Property and deception offences581582
Drug offences255
Public order and security offences382
Justice procedures offences4109
Other offences4109
Total892427

Parklea Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 203

In Parklea

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Parklea vs NSW

Parklea population: 3667

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault662864164770
Sexual offences21465055179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment1040910273501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault00
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences255
Domestic violence related assault4109
Non-domestic violence related assault255

Parklea Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 62

In Parklea

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Parklea vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Parklea vs NSW, Australia

Parklea population: 3667

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft5318002814452204
Burglary/Break and Enter12496727306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property449136109602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft6164
Steal from motor vehicle8218
Steal from retail store127
Break and enter dwelling127
Break and enter non-dwelling00

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Parklea vs NSW

Drug Offences: Parklea 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 possession2340325541667
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: Parklea vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct21732155212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences11466427179.54

Parklea Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Parklea vs NSW

Parklea Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Parklea in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Parklea?

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

What is the crime rate in Parklea?

The overall crime rate in Parklea, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 2427 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 Parklea a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Parklea total crime rate in 2021 was 2427. This means it’s 80% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Parklea has a very high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Parklea safe at night?

32% of crimes in Parklea occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Parklea at night.

Total Crime Stats of Parklea

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 assault54
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault62
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault10
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences331
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery302
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 harassment1710
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft06
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle38
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store11
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling35
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person01
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud3031
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences11
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling21
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling210
Property and deception offencesArsonArson10
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property94
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 drugs11
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 amphetamines10
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 conductTrespass02
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 offences31
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 offences33
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order02
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions21
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer01
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