West Pymble Crime Index

95

(100 is safest)

Safer than 95% of most Australia suburbs

West Pymble Crime Map

West Pymble crime map

West Pymble Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across West Pymble
  • There was no change in the number of criminal incidents recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • West Pymble is in the 94th percentile for safety, meaning 6% of NSW suburbs are safer than West Pymble and 94% of suburbs are more dangerous than West Pymble.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 10% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 500% (5 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 40% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 9% (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 decreased by 100% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no motor vehicle theft offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 43% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in West Pymble: 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 West Pymble is safer than only 95% of all suburbs across the nation, regardless of population size. This implies that West Pymble’s crime rate is noticeably lower than the average compared to most Australia’s suburbs.

How does West Pymble perform compared to other suburbs of all population sizes in NSW? The crime rate in West Pymble is greater than that of roughly 6% of other suburbs in NSW, leading to very high public safety scores.

As a resident of West Pymble, the likelihood of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 83 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 West Pymble’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 West Pymble. By doing so, we can gain a more in-depth insight into the nature and extent of crime in West Pymble.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis has uncovered that the rate of crimes against the person in West Pymble is 367 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 272 if you reside in West Pymble.

Our data reveals that the odds of becoming a victim of property crime in West Pymble are 1 in 120, with a rate of 826 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.

West Pymble Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person20367
Property and deception offences45826
Drug offences118
Public order and security offences237
Justice procedures offences355
Other offences355
Total741358

West Pymble Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 272

In West Pymble

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: West Pymble vs NSW

West Pymble population: 5450

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault1162864202770
Sexual offences51465092179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment34091055501
Other offences against the person118831823

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault355
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences237
Domestic violence related assault9165
Non-domestic violence related assault237

West Pymble Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 120

In West Pymble

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in West Pymble vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: West Pymble vs NSW, Australia

West Pymble population: 5450

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft321800285872204
Burglary/Break and Enter624967110306
Arson337605546
Malicious damage to property44913673602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft00
Steal from motor vehicle8147
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling592
Break and enter non-dwelling118

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in West Pymble vs NSW

Drug Offences: West 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 possession1340321841667
Drug dealing and trafficking0629307705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
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: West Pymble 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 offences21466437179.54

West Pymble Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in West Pymble vs NSW

West Pymble Crime FAQs

How many murders were in West Pymble in 2021?

According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 0 murders in West 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 West 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 West Pymble is fraud.

What is the crime rate in West Pymble?

The overall crime rate in West Pymble, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 1358 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 West Pymble a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that West Pymble total crime rate in 2021 was 1358. This means it’s 94% safer than all NSW suburbs. So West Pymble has a very high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is West Pymble safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of West 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 Police00
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault89
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault22
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault03
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences012
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery152
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 harassment63
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person11
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft20
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle128
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods11
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling59
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person01
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud1512
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences01
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling95
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling111
Property and deception offencesArsonArson03
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property74
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 cannabis11
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs00
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 cannabis10
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass10
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 offences12
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 offences01
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences02
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions13
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer00
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