Paterson Crime Index

66

(100 is safest)

Safer than 66% of most Australia suburbs

Paterson Crime Map

Paterson crime map

Paterson Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Paterson
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 26, down 7% from 28 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Paterson is in the 75th percentile for safety, meaning 25% of NSW suburbs are safer than Paterson and 75% of suburbs are more dangerous than Paterson.
  • There was no change in the number of assault offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 50% (1 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 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 20% (2 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 decreased by 50% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Paterson: 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 Paterson is safer than only 66% of all suburbs across the nation, regardless of population size. This implies that Paterson’s crime rate is below average to the majority of suburbs in Australia.

How does Paterson perform compared to other suburbs of all population sizes in NSW? The crime rate in Paterson is greater than that of roughly 25% of other suburbs in NSW, leading to very high public safety scores.

As a resident of Paterson, the likelihood of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 59 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 Paterson’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 Paterson. By doing so, we can gain a more in-depth insight into the nature and extent of crime in Paterson.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis has uncovered that the rate of crimes against the person in Paterson is 628 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 158 if you reside in Paterson.

Our data reveals that the odds of becoming a victim of property crime in Paterson are 1 in 95, with a rate of 1047 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.

Paterson Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person6628
Property and deception offences101047
Drug offences1105
Public order and security offences3314
Justice procedures offences2209
Other offences4419
Total262723

Paterson Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 158

In Paterson

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Paterson vs NSW

Paterson population: 955

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault362864314770
Sexual offences114650105179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment240910209501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault1105
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences00
Domestic violence related assault2209
Non-domestic violence related assault1105

Paterson Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 95

In Paterson

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Paterson vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Paterson vs NSW, Australia

Paterson population: 955

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft81800288382204
Burglary/Break and Enter0249670306
Arson2376020946
Malicious damage to property0491360602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft1105
Steal from motor vehicle1105
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling00
Break and enter non-dwelling00

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Paterson vs NSW

Drug Offences: Paterson 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 possession13403210541667
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: Paterson vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct0173210212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences314664314179.54

Paterson Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Paterson vs NSW

Paterson Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Paterson in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Paterson?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Paterson is prohibited and regulated weapons offences.

What is the crime rate in Paterson?

The overall crime rate in Paterson, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 2723 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 Paterson a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Paterson total crime rate in 2021 was 2723. This means it’s 75% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Paterson has a very high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Paterson safe at night?

35% of crimes in Paterson occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Paterson at night.

Total Crime Stats of Paterson

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 assault32
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault01
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault21
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences02
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery10
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 harassment32
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft21
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle21
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling41
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud12
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences13
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling00
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling110
Property and deception offencesArsonArson12
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property20
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 conductTrespass10
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 offences03
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 offences32
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences22
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order01
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions01
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