Petersham Crime Index

49

(100 is safest)

Safer than 49% of most Australia suburbs

Petersham Crime Map

Petersham crime map

Petersham Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Petersham
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 487, down 10% from 541 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Petersham is in the 40th percentile for safety, meaning 60% of NSW suburbs are safer than Petersham and 40% of suburbs are more dangerous than Petersham.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 12% (6 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 43% (6 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 72% (26 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 28% (50 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 40% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 increased by 29% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 6% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Petersham: 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 Petersham’s crime rate is about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia, as it is ranked safer than only 49% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 60% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Petersham. Therefore, Petersham’s public safety metrics are moderate.

How risky is that? Living in Petersham comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 27 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 Petersham’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 Petersham.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Petersham crime statistics shows that there are 1249 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 Petersham are 1 in 79.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Petersham, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 42, equivalent to a rate of 2339 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.

Petersham Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person1021249
Property and deception offences1912339
Drug offences54661
Public order and security offences26318
Justice procedures offences39478
Other offences75919
Total4875964

Petersham Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 79

In Petersham

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Petersham vs NSW

Petersham population: 8165

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault5862864710770
Sexual offences81465098179
Robbery317603722
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment3140910380501
Other offences against the person218832423

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault673
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences224
Domestic violence related assault24294
Non-domestic violence related assault30367

Petersham Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 42

In Petersham

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Petersham vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Petersham vs NSW, Australia

Petersham population: 8165

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft13218002816172204
Burglary/Break and Enter1024967122306
Arson137601246
Malicious damage to property4849136588602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft9110
Steal from motor vehicle32392
Steal from retail store337
Break and enter dwelling898
Break and enter non-dwelling224

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Petersham vs NSW

Drug Offences: Petersham 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 possession443403253941667
Drug dealing and trafficking76293867705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs11116121366
Other drug offences258412472

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: Petersham vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct1917321233212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences71466486179.54

Petersham Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Petersham vs NSW

Petersham Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Petersham in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Petersham?

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

What is the crime rate in Petersham?

The overall crime rate in Petersham, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 5964 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 Petersham a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Petersham total crime rate in 2021 was 5964. This means it’s 40% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Petersham has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Petersham safe at night?

39% of crimes in Petersham occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Petersham at night.

Total Crime Stats of Petersham

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 Police14
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault2624
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault2530
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault86
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences641
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery622
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 harassment2631
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person02
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft79
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle3932
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store113
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods1515
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling3220
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud6241
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences1612
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling278
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling912
Property and deception offencesArsonArson31
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property5148
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine23
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics11
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis1012
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines1116
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs1612
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine42
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis01
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines02
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy01
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs11
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis01
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences52
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass1011
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct52
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent26
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences137
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences54
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences20
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences1713
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences1458
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order1314
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions3019
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear01
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer64
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures41

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