Putney Crime Index

76

(100 is safest)

Safer than 76% of most Australia suburbs

Putney Crime Map

Putney crime map

Putney Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Putney
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 156, up 4% from 150 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Putney is in the 60th percentile for safety, meaning 40% of NSW suburbs are safer than Putney and 60% of suburbs are more dangerous than Putney.
  • There was no change in the number of assault offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 300% (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 68% (13 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 13% (6 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 50% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 30% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Putney: An In-Depth Analysis

According to AU Crime Rate’s analysis of the latest crime statistics from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, Putney is ranked safer than 76% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Putney crime rate is below average to the majority of suburbs in Australia.

In NSW, only about 40% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Putney. As a result, Putney has high scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of Putney, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 44 (based on the total crime rate of crimes against the person and property combined) while the New South Wales average is 1 in 20.

Let’s take a closer look at Putney’s crime statistics and see how it fares in terms of crimes against person and property crimes. This information is crucial because it can shed light on whether violent or property crimes or both, are the primary factors driving Putney’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Putney’s crime data and what they reveal about the suburb’s safety and security? Let’s dive in!

AU Crime Rate’s analysis reveals that against the person crime rate in Putney is 661 per one hundred thousand inhabitants while the NSW average rate is 1500. So, one’s chances of becoming a victim of crimes against the person in Putney is 1 in 150. The crimes against the person included in this analysis are homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion.

From our analysis, we discovered that your odds of becoming a victim of a property crime if you live in Putney is 1 in 63. This is equal to a rate of 1567 per one hundred thousand residents compared to a rate of 3158 per 100,000 residents for NSW state. It’s worth mentioning that the property crimes tracked here 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.

Putney Crime Rates by Offences Division

Putney Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 150

In Putney

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Putney vs NSW

Putney population: 4085

NSW population: 8058541

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

Putney Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 63

In Putney

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Putney vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Putney vs NSW, Australia

Putney population: 4085

NSW population: 8058541

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

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Putney vs NSW

Drug Offences: Putney vs New South Wales

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: Putney vs NSW

Putney Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Putney vs NSW

Putney Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Putney in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Putney?

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

What is the crime rate in Putney?

The overall crime rate in Putney, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 3819 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 Putney a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Putney total crime rate in 2021 was 3819. This means it’s 60% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Putney has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Putney safe at night?

38% of crimes in Putney occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Putney at night.

Total Crime Stats of Putney

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

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