The Ponds Crime Index

90

(100 is safest)

Safer than 90% of most Australia suburbs

The Ponds Crime Map

The Ponds crime map

The Ponds Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across The Ponds
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 333, down 10% from 368 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • The Ponds is in the 85th percentile for safety, meaning 15% of NSW suburbs are safer than The Ponds and 85% of suburbs are more dangerous than The Ponds.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 40% (18 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 14% (2 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 39% (9 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 25% (40 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 decreased by 13% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 3% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in The Ponds: 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 The Ponds is safer than only 90% of all suburbs across the nation, regardless of population size. This implies that The Ponds’s crime rate is noticeably lower than the average compared to most Australia’s suburbs.

How does The Ponds perform compared to other suburbs of all population sizes in NSW? The crime rate in The Ponds is greater than that of roughly 15% of other suburbs in NSW, leading to very high public safety scores.

As a resident of The Ponds, the likelihood of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 66 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 The Ponds’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 The Ponds. By doing so, we can gain a more in-depth insight into the nature and extent of crime in The Ponds.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis has uncovered that the rate of crimes against the person in The Ponds is 441 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 226 if you reside in The Ponds.

Our data reveals that the odds of becoming a victim of property crime in The Ponds are 1 in 94, with a rate of 1054 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.

The Ponds Crime Rates by Offences Division

The Ponds Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 226

In The Ponds

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in The Ponds vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: The Ponds vs NSW

The Ponds population: 16316

NSW population: 8058541

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

The Ponds Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 94

In The Ponds

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in The Ponds vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: The Ponds vs NSW, Australia

The Ponds population: 16316

NSW population: 8058541

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

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in The Ponds vs NSW

Drug Offences: The Ponds 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: The Ponds vs NSW

The Ponds Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in The Ponds vs NSW

The Ponds Crime FAQs

How many murders were in The Ponds in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in The Ponds?

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

What is the crime rate in The Ponds?

The overall crime rate in The Ponds, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 2041 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 The Ponds a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that The Ponds total crime rate in 2021 was 2041. This means it’s 85% safer than all NSW suburbs. So The Ponds has a very high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is The Ponds safe at night?

32% of crimes in The Ponds occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in The Ponds at night.

Total Crime Stats of The Ponds

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