Prestons Crime Index

44

(100 is safest)

Safer than 44% of most Australia suburbs

Prestons Crime Map

Prestons crime map

Prestons Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Prestons
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 790, up 15% from 684 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Prestons is in the 48th percentile for safety, meaning 52% of NSW suburbs are safer than Prestons and 48% of suburbs are more dangerous than Prestons.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 8% (6 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 27% (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 decreased by 12% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 13% (44 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 25% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 increased by 10% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 53% (19 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Prestons: 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 Prestons are about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia. In fact, it is considered safer than about 44% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in Prestons are higher than approximately 52% of other suburbs in NSW. Consequently, the suburb has moderate scores for public safety.

Your chance of becoming a victim of a crime if you live here? It’s 1 in 25 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 Prestons’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 Prestons. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

Prestons Crime rate for crimes against the person is 935 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the NSW average rate is 1500. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in Prestons was 1 in 106. 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 Prestons is 1 in 33, with a rate of 2963 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.

Prestons Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person147935
Property and deception offences4662963
Drug offences53337
Public order and security offences18114
Justice procedures offences27172
Other offences79502
Total7905024

Prestons Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 106

In Prestons

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Prestons vs NSW

Prestons population: 15725

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault6962864439770
Sexual offences1914650121179
Robbery317601922
Abduction and kidnapping120363
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment5140910324501
Other offences against the person418832523

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault638
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences1383
Domestic violence related assault43273
Non-domestic violence related assault25159

Prestons Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 33

In Prestons

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Prestons vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Prestons vs NSW, Australia

Prestons population: 15725

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft37218002823662204
Burglary/Break and Enter3624967229306
Arson337601946
Malicious damage to property5549136350602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft34216
Steal from motor vehicle88560
Steal from retail store745
Break and enter dwelling1276
Break and enter non-dwelling24153

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Prestons vs NSW

Drug Offences: Prestons 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 possession333403221041667
Drug dealing and trafficking1662931027705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs1111661366
Other drug offences358411972

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: Prestons vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct81732151212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences101466464179.54

Prestons Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Prestons vs NSW

Prestons Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Prestons in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Prestons?

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

What is the crime rate in Prestons?

The overall crime rate in Prestons, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 5024 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 Prestons a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Prestons total crime rate in 2021 was 5024. This means it’s 48% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Prestons has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Prestons safe at night?

31% of crimes in Prestons occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Prestons at night.

Total Crime Stats of Prestons

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 Police31
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault5343
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault1925
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault76
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences8200
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery16513
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping01
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion10
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment4751
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person24
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft3134
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle6788
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store157
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods911
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling107
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person03
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud165200
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences3122
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling2412
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling17124
Property and deception offencesArsonArson33
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property3655
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine30
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics32
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis1914
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines1212
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy20
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs35
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine014
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis21
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 cannabis01
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences93
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass28
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent30
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences1710
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences41
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences10
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences2178
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order1210
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions1214
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer53
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