Pymble Crime Index

91

(100 is safest)

Safer than 91% of most Australia suburbs

Pymble Crime Map

Pymble crime map

Pymble Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Pymble
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 252, down 7% from 272 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Pymble is in the 84th percentile for safety, meaning 16% of NSW suburbs are safer than Pymble and 84% of suburbs are more dangerous than Pymble.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 52% (17 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 12% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 4% (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 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 40% (14 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Pymble: 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, Pymble is ranked safer than 91% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Pymble crime rate is noticeably lower than the average compared to most Australia’s suburbs.

In NSW, only about 16% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Pymble. As a result, Pymble has very high scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of Pymble, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 69 (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 Pymble’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 Pymble’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Pymble’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 Pymble is 306 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 Pymble is 1 in 326. 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 Pymble is 1 in 89. This is equal to a rate of 1114 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.

Pymble Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person36306
Property and deception offences1311114
Drug offences13111
Public order and security offences1085
Justice procedures offences651
Other offences56476
Total2522143

Pymble Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 326

In Pymble

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Pymble vs NSW

Pymble population: 11757

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault1662864136770
Sexual offences81465068179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment114091094501
Other offences against the person11883923

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault434
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences434
Domestic violence related assault977
Non-domestic violence related assault651

Pymble Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 89

In Pymble

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Pymble vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Pymble vs NSW, Australia

Pymble population: 11757

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft791800286722204
Burglary/Break and Enter3024967255306
Arson13760946
Malicious damage to property2149136179602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft217
Steal from motor vehicle16136
Steal from retail store19
Break and enter dwelling26221
Break and enter non-dwelling434

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Pymble vs NSW

Drug Offences: Pymble 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 possession11340329441667
Drug dealing and trafficking0629307705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs1111691366
Other drug offences15841972

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: Pymble vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct61732151212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences41466434179.54

Pymble Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Pymble vs NSW

Pymble Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Pymble in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Pymble?

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

What is the crime rate in Pymble?

The overall crime rate in Pymble, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 2143 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 Pymble a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Pymble total crime rate in 2021 was 2143. This means it’s 84% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Pymble has a very high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Pymble safe at night?

34% of crimes in Pymble occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Pymble at night.

Total Crime Stats of Pymble

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 Police11
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault199
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault136
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault84
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences645
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery404
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 harassment1911
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person01
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft12
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle1216
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store31
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods02
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling88
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person10
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud4045
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences115
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling3226
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling214
Property and deception offencesArsonArson01
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property3521
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine10
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis16
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines01
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs24
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine10
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 cannabis11
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences11
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass46
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct00
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 offences54
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 offences2326
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences430
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order164
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions21
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer01
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