Pennant Hills Crime Index

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(100 is safest)

Safer than 81% of most Australia suburbs

Pennant Hills Crime Map

Pennant Hills crime map

Pennant Hills Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Pennant Hills
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 232, down 5% from 243 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Pennant Hills is in the 70th percentile for safety, meaning 30% of NSW suburbs are safer than Pennant Hills and 70% of suburbs are more dangerous than Pennant Hills.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 19% (6 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 50% (3 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 57% (13 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 29% (28 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 increased by 300% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 27% (7 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Pennant Hills: 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 Pennant Hills is safer than only 81% of all suburbs across the nation, regardless of population size. This implies that Pennant Hills’s crime rate is noticeably lower than the average compared to most Australia’s suburbs.

How does Pennant Hills perform compared to other suburbs of all population sizes in NSW? The crime rate in Pennant Hills is greater than that of roughly 30% of other suburbs in NSW, leading to high public safety scores.

As a resident of Pennant Hills, the likelihood of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 50 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 Pennant Hills’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 Pennant Hills. By doing so, we can gain a more in-depth insight into the nature and extent of crime in Pennant Hills.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis has uncovered that the rate of crimes against the person in Pennant Hills is 658 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 151 if you reside in Pennant Hills.

Our data reveals that the odds of becoming a victim of property crime in Pennant Hills are 1 in 75, with a rate of 1316 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.

Pennant Hills Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person50658
Property and deception offences1001316
Drug offences339
Public order and security offences10132
Justice procedures offences14184
Other offences55724
Total2323054

Pennant Hills Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 151

In Pennant Hills

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in Pennant Hills vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Pennant Hills vs NSW

Pennant Hills population: 7597

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault2562864329770
Sexual offences914650118179
Robbery417605322
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment1140910145501
Other offences against the person118831323

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault339
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences679
Domestic violence related assault12158
Non-domestic violence related assault10132

Pennant Hills Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 75

In Pennant Hills

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Pennant Hills vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Pennant Hills vs NSW, Australia

Pennant Hills population: 7597

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft701800289212204
Burglary/Break and Enter1024967132306
Arson137601346
Malicious damage to property1949136250602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft226
Steal from motor vehicle792
Steal from retail store453
Break and enter dwelling9118
Break and enter non-dwelling113

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Pennant Hills vs NSW

Drug Offences: Pennant Hills 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 possession2340322641667
Drug dealing and trafficking0629307705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences158411372

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: Pennant Hills vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct41732153212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences61466479179.54

Pennant Hills Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Pennant Hills vs NSW

Pennant Hills Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Pennant Hills in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Pennant Hills?

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

What is the crime rate in Pennant Hills?

The overall crime rate in Pennant Hills, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 3054 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 Pennant Hills a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Pennant Hills total crime rate in 2021 was 3054. This means it’s 70% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Pennant Hills has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Pennant Hills safe at night?

28% of crimes in Pennant Hills occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Pennant Hills at night.

Total Crime Stats of Pennant Hills

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 Police03
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault2012
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault1110
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault33
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences348
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery516
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 harassment2411
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person21
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft12
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle217
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store64
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods20
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling55
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person20
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud5148
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences104
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling209
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling311
Property and deception offencesArsonArson01
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property2619
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine10
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 amphetamines01
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine10
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 offences21
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass20
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct04
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 offences16
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences01
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences01
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences88
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences245
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order33
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions98
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer03
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