Picton Crime Index

71

(100 is safest)

Safer than 71% of most Australia suburbs

Picton Crime Map

Picton crime map

Picton Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Picton
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 252, up 2% from 247 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Picton is in the 50th percentile for safety, meaning 50% of NSW suburbs are safer than Picton and 50% of suburbs are more dangerous than Picton.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 23% (8 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 33% (4 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 50% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 6% (3 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 increased by 67% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 48% (13 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Picton: An In-Depth Analysis

AU Crime Rate analyzed crime data from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research and found that crime rates in Picton are below average to the majority of suburbs in Australia. In fact, it is considered safer than about 71% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in Picton are higher than approximately 50% of other suburbs in NSW. Consequently, the suburb has high scores for public safety.

Your chance of becoming a victim of a crime if you live here? It’s 1 in 40 based on the combined crime rate of offences against the person and property while the risk of becoming a victim of crime in New South Wales is at 1 in 20.

Discovering the full picture of Picton’s crime statistics is crucial, and delving into the details of its against the person and property crime data is the key. By doing so, we can uncover which type of crime is more prevalent, whether it be violent or property-related, and gain a deeper understanding of the crime rate in Picton. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

Picton Crime rate for crimes against the person is 1126 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the NSW average rate is 1500. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in Picton was 1 in 88. The crimes against persons included in this analysis are homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion.

According to our data, the likelihood of an individual becoming a victim of property crime in Picton is 1 in 75, with a rate of 1314 incidents per 100,000 inhabitants. It is important to note that the average rate of property crime in NSW is 3158 incidents per 100,000 residents. The property crimes included in this analysis consist of 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.

Picton Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person601126
Property and deception offences701314
Drug offences24450
Public order and security offences20375
Justice procedures offences13244
Other offences651220
Total2524730

Picton Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 88

In Picton

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Picton vs NSW

Picton population: 5328

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault2762864507770
Sexual offences814650150179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment2440910450501
Other offences against the person118831923

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault475
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences475
Domestic violence related assault13244
Non-domestic violence related assault14263

Picton Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 75

In Picton

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Picton vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Picton vs NSW, Australia

Picton population: 5328

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft451800288452204
Burglary/Break and Enter924967169306
Arson237603846
Malicious damage to property1449136263602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft10188
Steal from motor vehicle6113
Steal from retail store119
Break and enter dwelling475
Break and enter non-dwelling594

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Picton vs NSW

Drug Offences: Picton 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 possession153403228241667
Drug dealing and trafficking26293387705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences7584113172

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: Picton vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct41732175212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences1614664300179.54

Picton Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Picton vs NSW

Picton Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Picton in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Picton?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Picton is intimidation, stalking and harassment.

What is the crime rate in Picton?

The overall crime rate in Picton, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 4730 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 Picton a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Picton total crime rate in 2021 was 4730. This means it’s 50% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Picton has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Picton safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of Picton

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 assault2413
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault1114
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault54
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences720
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery174
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 harassment2824
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person21
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft610
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle106
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store11
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods12
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling32
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud1720
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences104
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling44
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling215
Property and deception offencesArsonArson12
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property2714
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine22
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis77
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines21
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs25
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine01
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines01
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 offences27
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass33
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct21
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 offences816
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences62
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences12
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences01
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences107
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences953
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order127
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions175
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer41
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures10

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