Sydenham Crime Index

43

(100 is safest)

Safer than 43% of most Australia suburbs

Sydenham Crime Map

Sydenham crime map

Sydenham Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Sydenham
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 1311, up 114% from 612 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Sydenham is in the 1st percentile for safety, meaning 99% of NSW suburbs are safer than Sydenham and 1% of suburbs are more dangerous than Sydenham.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 18% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (1 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 25% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 7% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • 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 82% (9 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Sydenham: 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 Sydenham are about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia. In fact, it is considered safer than about 43% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in Sydenham are higher than approximately 99% of other suburbs in NSW. Consequently, the suburb has low scores for public safety.

Your chance of becoming a victim of a crime if you live here? It’s 1 in 2 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 Sydenham’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 Sydenham. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

Sydenham Crime rate for crimes against the person is 1626 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the NSW average rate is 1500. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in Sydenham was 1 in 61. 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 Sydenham is 1 in 35, with a rate of 2800 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.

Sydenham Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person181626
Property and deception offences312800
Drug offences454065
Public order and security offences161445
Justice procedures offences121084
Other offences1189107407
Total1311118428

Sydenham Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 61

In Sydenham

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Sydenham vs NSW

Sydenham population: 1107

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault14628641265770
Sexual offences0146500179
Robbery117609022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment340910271501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault00
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences00
Domestic violence related assault3271
Non-domestic violence related assault7632

Sydenham Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 35

In Sydenham

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Sydenham vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Sydenham vs NSW, Australia

Sydenham population: 1107

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft2618002823492204
Burglary/Break and Enter324967271306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property249136181602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft2181
Steal from motor vehicle2181
Steal from retail store190
Break and enter dwelling190
Break and enter non-dwelling2181

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Sydenham vs NSW

Drug Offences: Sydenham 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 possession4034032361341667
Drug dealing and trafficking262931817705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences3584127172

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: Sydenham vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct617321542212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences1014664903179.54

Sydenham Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Sydenham vs NSW

Sydenham Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Sydenham in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Sydenham?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Sydenham is possession and/or use of cannabis.

What is the crime rate in Sydenham?

The overall crime rate in Sydenham, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 118428 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 Sydenham a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Sydenham total crime rate in 2021 was 118428. This means it’s 1% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Sydenham has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Sydenham safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of Sydenham

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 Police14
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault33
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault137
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault10
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences06
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery70
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 harassment23
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft12
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle42
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store01
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods56
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling31
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person01
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft01
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud76
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences86
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling31
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling112
Property and deception offencesArsonArson00
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property112
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine12
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics32
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis526
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines11
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs69
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine01
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines11
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis10
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences43
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass21
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language22
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent03
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences610
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences06
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences498690
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences6493
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order31
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions33
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer48
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