Purfleet Crime Index

3

(100 is safest)

Safer than 3% of most Australia suburbs

Purfleet Crime Map

Purfleet crime map

Purfleet Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Purfleet
  • There was no change in the number of criminal incidents recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • Purfleet is in the 3rd percentile for safety, meaning 97% of NSW suburbs are safer than Purfleet and 3% of suburbs are more dangerous than Purfleet.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 33% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • There was no change in the number of sexual offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There were no homicide offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of burglary offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 50% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There was no change in the number of motor vehicle theft offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There was no change in the number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.

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Crime in Purfleet: 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 Purfleet is safer than only 3% of all suburbs across the nation, regardless of population size. This implies that Purfleet’s crime rate is considerably higher than the average across most suburbs in Australia.

How does Purfleet perform compared to other suburbs of all population sizes in NSW? The crime rate in Purfleet is greater than that of roughly 97% of other suburbs in NSW, leading to low public safety scores.

As a resident of Purfleet, the likelihood of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 3 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 Purfleet’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 Purfleet. By doing so, we can gain a more in-depth insight into the nature and extent of crime in Purfleet.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis has uncovered that the rate of crimes against the person in Purfleet is 13084 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 7 if you reside in Purfleet.

Our data reveals that the odds of becoming a victim of property crime in Purfleet are 1 in 10, with a rate of 9346 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.

Purfleet Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person1413084
Property and deception offences109346
Drug offences32804
Public order and security offences00
Justice procedures offences76542
Other offences32804
Total3734579

Purfleet Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 7

In Purfleet

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Purfleet vs NSW

Purfleet population: 107

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault8628647477770
Sexual offences3146502804179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment3409102804501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault21869
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences1935
Domestic violence related assault65607
Non-domestic violence related assault21869

Purfleet Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 10

In Purfleet

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Purfleet vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Purfleet vs NSW, Australia

Purfleet population: 107

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft618002856072204
Burglary/Break and Enter0249670306
Arson1376093546
Malicious damage to property3491362804602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft1935
Steal from motor vehicle00
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling00
Break and enter non-dwelling00

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Purfleet vs NSW

Drug Offences: Purfleet 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 possession13403293541667
Drug dealing and trafficking0629307705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs2111618691366
Other drug offences05841072

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: Purfleet vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct0173210212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences0146640179.54

Purfleet Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Purfleet vs NSW

Purfleet Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Purfleet in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Purfleet?

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

What is the crime rate in Purfleet?

The overall crime rate in Purfleet, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 34579 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 Purfleet a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Purfleet total crime rate in 2021 was 34579. This means it’s 3% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Purfleet has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Purfleet safe at night?

41% of crimes in Purfleet occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Purfleet at night.

Total Crime Stats of Purfleet

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 assault36
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault32
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault22
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences11
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery01
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 harassment33
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft11
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling22
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud01
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences12
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling10
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling110
Property and deception offencesArsonArson11
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property33
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis10
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 drugs10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine00
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 cannabis02
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent10
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences00
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences00
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences03
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order21
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions76
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer10
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