Pelaw Main Crime Index

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(100 is safest)

Safer than 47% of most Australia suburbs

Pelaw Main Crime Map

Pelaw Main crime map

Pelaw Main Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Pelaw Main
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 50, down 23% from 65 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Pelaw Main is in the 52st percentile for safety, meaning 49% of NSW suburbs are safer than Pelaw Main and 51% of suburbs are more dangerous than Pelaw Main.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 43% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (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 increased by 200% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 52% (11 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 67% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 200% (6 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Pelaw Main: 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, Pelaw Main is ranked safer than 47% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Pelaw Main crime rate is about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia.

In NSW, only about 49% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Pelaw Main. As a result, Pelaw Main has high scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of Pelaw Main, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 26 (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 Pelaw Main’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 Pelaw Main’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Pelaw Main’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 Pelaw Main is 1388 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 Pelaw Main is 1 in 71. 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 Pelaw Main is 1 in 42. This is equal to a rate of 2313 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.

Pelaw Main Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person151388
Property and deception offences252313
Drug offences193
Public order and security offences193
Justice procedures offences3278
Other offences5463
Total504625

Pelaw Main Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 71

In Pelaw Main

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in Pelaw Main vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Pelaw Main vs NSW

Pelaw Main population: 1081

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault1062864925770
Sexual offences214650185179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment340910278501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault193
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences193
Domestic violence related assault8740
Non-domestic violence related assault2185

Pelaw Main Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 42

In Pelaw Main

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Pelaw Main vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Pelaw Main vs NSW, Australia

Pelaw Main population: 1081

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft101800289252204
Burglary/Break and Enter324967278306
Arson3376027846
Malicious damage to property949136833602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft193
Steal from motor vehicle193
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling2185
Break and enter non-dwelling193

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Pelaw Main vs NSW

Drug Offences: Pelaw Main 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 possession1340329341667
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: Pelaw Main vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct11732193212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences0146640179.54

Pelaw Main Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Pelaw Main vs NSW

Pelaw Main Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Pelaw Main in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Pelaw Main?

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

What is the crime rate in Pelaw Main?

The overall crime rate in Pelaw Main, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 4625 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 Pelaw Main a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Pelaw Main total crime rate in 2021 was 4625. This means it’s 51% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Pelaw Main has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Pelaw Main safe at night?

41% of crimes in Pelaw Main occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Pelaw Main at night.

Total Crime Stats of Pelaw Main

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 Police10
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault38
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault32
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault01
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences17
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery41
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 harassment53
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft31
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle71
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 offencesTheftFraud47
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences30
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling12
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling011
Property and deception offencesArsonArson93
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property39
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 cannabis21
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 conductTrespass20
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct20
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent01
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences10
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 offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences55
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order11
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions12
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer30
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

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