Pendle Hill, NSW, 2145 Crime Rate and Statistics

Pendle Hill Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

• The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 628, up 7% from 588 incidents recorded in the same period last year.

• Pendle Hill is in the 27th percentile for safety, meaning 73% of NSW suburbs are safer than Pendle Hill and 27% of suburbs are more dangerous than Pendle Hill.

• The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 1% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year..

• The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 29% (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 40% (19 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 33% (74 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 24% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 59% (16 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 24% (12 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

Crime in Pendle Hill: An In-Depth Analysis

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of recent crime data from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) reveals that Pendle Hill’s crime rate is quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs, as it is ranked safer than only 36% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 73% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Pendle Hill. Therefore, Pendle Hill’s public safety metrics are moderate.

How risky is that? Living in Pendle Hill comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 21 of becoming a victim of crime, considering the total rate of crimes against the person and property. In contrast, the average chance of falling victim to crime in New South Wales stands at 1 in 20.

To better understand Pendle Hill’s overall crime rate, it is essential to examine its performance in crimes against the person and property crimes separately. This approach can provide further insight into whether violent crimes, property crimes, or both, are the primary drivers of the general crime rate in Pendle Hill.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Pendle Hill crime statistics shows that there are 1707 incidents against the person per 100,000 inhabitants in a standard year, compared to the NSW average rate of 1500. As a result, the chances of becoming a victim of crimes such as homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion in Pendle Hill are 1 in 58.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Pendle Hill, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 34, equivalent to a rate of 2858 per 100,000 residents. As a reference, the property crime rate for every 100,000 residents in NSW is 3158.

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.

Pendle Hill Crime Rates by Offences Division

Pendle Hill Crimes Against the Person

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Pendle Hill vs NSW

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

Pendle Hill Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

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

Property and Deception Offences: Pendle Hill vs NSW, Australia

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

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug Offences: Pendle Hill vs New South Wales

Public Order and Security Offences

Public Order and Security Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Public Order and Security Offences: Pendle Hill vs NSW

Pendle Hill Crimes per Square KM

Pendle Hill Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Pendle Hill in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Pendle Hill?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Pendle Hill is domestic violence related assault.

What is the crime rate in Pendle Hill?

The overall crime rate in Pendle Hill, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 8122 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 Pendle Hill a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Pendle Hill total crime rate in 2021 was 8122. This means it’s 27% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Pendle Hill has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Pendle Hill safe at night?

36% of crimes in Pendle Hill occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Pendle Hill at night.

Total Crime Stats of Pendle Hill

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