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6 of the most dangerous areas in Sydney

According to the NSW police force. - by Lottie Dalziel
  • 19 Jan 2021
6 of the most dangerous areas in Sydney

In Australia, we are fortunate that our crime rates are relatively low, in comparison to most other countries, for example, the UK and the US. Australia is ranked as the 13th safest nation in the world and Sydney is ranked the 5th safest city globally. Although low, crime is not exempt in Australia so you need to be careful, the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) Crime Tool is a great free resource which shows the crime rate of each local government area.  

When it comes to determining the most dangerous suburb in any area there are a couple of factors that come into play:

  • The current crime rate
  • Police presence 
  • Demographic

Often the poorest suburbs in the roughest areas have the lowest property value and are the ones to avoid if you’re looking at buying property as their resale value isn’t high. 

According to NSW crime statistics by suburb here are the most dangerous suburbs in Sydney. 

Dangerous beats

Top Sydney Local Government Areas for assaulting police

1. Blacktown: 4139

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Blacktown is located West of Sydney has a reputation as one of the roughest areas. It has one of the highest motor vehicle theft rates in New South Wales.

Suburbs include: Blacktown, Mount Druitt, Oakhurst, Eastern Creek

2. Sydney City: 3863

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The most densely populated area in Sydney with the biggest police presence in the City of Sydney government area. While it typically holds the top spot, crime has been down 17.2% per year in the last 2 years.

Suburbs include: Redfern, Sydney city, Chippendale, The Rocks

3. Central Coast: 3011

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The Central Coast is a region of New South Wales, Australia, lying on the Pacific Ocean north of Sydney and has seen an increase in stolen motor vehicles and fraud. 

4. Perith: 2572

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Also in the west lies the Penrith government area. According to Microburbs Penrith, which is also west of Sydney has above-average crime rates for domestic violence, drug offences, home break and enters and motor vehicle thefts. 

Suburbs include: Penrith, Glenmore Park, Kingswood

5. Canterbury-Bankstown: 2338

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The Canterbury-Bankstown pocket has above-average crime rates for motor vehicle thefts and drug-related offences.

Suburbs include: Canterbury, Bankstown, Revesby

6. Liverpool: 1786

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Located in Greater Western Sydney, Liverpool's crime rate has recently increased with the highest reported crime; stealing from dwelling.

Source: BOCSAR and Microburbs

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Lottie Dalziel, is a 4AM riser and coffee-addict who loves reading up on the latest trends in sustainability or discovering ways to upcycle almost anything! You can find her by the beach, cooking up a storm or adding to her abundant (some would say out of control) plant collection.

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