Parramatta Crime Index

10

(100 is safest)

Safer than 10% of most Australia suburbs

Parramatta Crime Map

Parramatta crime map

Parramatta Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Parramatta
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 11931, up 35% from 8869 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Parramatta is in the 3rd percentile for safety, meaning 97% of NSW suburbs are safer than Parramatta and 3% of suburbs are more dangerous than Parramatta.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 5% (23 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 30% (20 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 3% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 14% (245 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 26% (10 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 7% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 19% (58 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Parramatta: 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 Parramatta are considerably higher than the average across most suburbs in Australia. In fact, it is considered safer than about 10% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in Parramatta are higher than approximately 97% of other suburbs in NSW. Consequently, the suburb has low scores for public safety.

Your chance of becoming a victim of a crime if you live here? It’s 1 in 10 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 Parramatta’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 Parramatta. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

Parramatta Crime rate for crimes against the person is 2898 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the NSW average rate is 1500. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in Parramatta was 1 in 34. 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 Parramatta is 1 in 14, with a rate of 6617 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.

Parramatta Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person8752898
Property and deception offences19986617
Drug offences5901954
Public order and security offences287951
Justice procedures offences11593839
Other offences702223256
Total1193139514

Parramatta Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 34

In Parramatta

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Parramatta vs NSW

Parramatta population: 30194

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault463628641533770
Sexual offences8714650288179
Robbery2817609322
Abduction and kidnapping120333
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment28740910951501
Other offences against the person918833023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault35116
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences52172
Domestic violence related assault176583
Non-domestic violence related assault259858

Parramatta Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 14

In Parramatta

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Parramatta vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Parramatta vs NSW, Australia

Parramatta population: 30194

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft154418002851142204
Burglary/Break and Enter19124967633306
Arson837602646
Malicious damage to property25549136845602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft38126
Steal from motor vehicle172570
Steal from retail store3971315
Break and enter dwelling135447
Break and enter non-dwelling56185

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Parramatta vs NSW

Drug Offences: Parramatta 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 possession49034032162341667
Drug dealing and trafficking266293867705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs1111631366
Other drug offences73584124272

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: Parramatta vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct15317321507212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences13414664444179.54

Parramatta Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Parramatta vs NSW

Parramatta Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Parramatta in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Parramatta?

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

What is the crime rate in Parramatta?

The overall crime rate in Parramatta, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 39514 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 Parramatta a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Parramatta total crime rate in 2021 was 39514. This means it’s 3% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Parramatta has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Parramatta safe at night?

30% of crimes in Parramatta occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Parramatta at night.

Total Crime Stats of Parramatta

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 Police3928
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault161176
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault286259
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault3735
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences30349
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery42052
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping31
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion20
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment237287
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person69
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft4138
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle187172
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store493397
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods148177
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling103106
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person5931
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud420349
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences338274
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling115135
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling81156
Property and deception offencesArsonArson98
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property313255
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine1710
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics1321
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis182165
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines100143
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy1130
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs135151
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine152
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics04
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines711
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy150
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs95
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis11
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs34
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences4473
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass7673
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct3629
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language2323
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent2928
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences184134
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences84171
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences32
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences31364439
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences5492410
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody35
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order7392
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions788944
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear1211
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer6284
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures1023

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