Suburbs with the Highest Crime Rates in Sydney
Blacktown
Blacktown tops the list with a staggering 12,912 incidents.
The most common crimes include property crimes such asburglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft, along with violent crimes like assault, robbery, and sexual assault.Drug offences, public order offences, and fraud also contribute significantly to the crime rate.
Blacktown also faces several socioeconomic challenges, including lower household incomes, higher unemployment rates, and lower levels of education.
Sydney CBD (including Haymarket and The Rocks)
The Sydney CBD, including Haymarket and The Rocks, records 8,742 incidents in Haymarket alone.
Common crimes in this area include theft, transport regulation offences, and violent crimes such as assault and robbery. The high crime rate can be attributed to the dense population, high tourist activity, and the concentration of nightlife and entertainment venues, which create numerous opportunities for crime.
Penrith
Penrith experiences 8,328 incidents, with common crimes including burglary, theft, motor vehicle theft, and assault.
Similar to Blacktown, Penrith struggles with socioeconomic challenges, such as lower household incomes and higher unemployment rates. The significant amount of public housing in the suburb also contributes to its higher crime rates.
2 out top 3 are in Western suburbs
