5Penrith
Penrith, New South Wales, Australia: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 5 out of 10 Average crime
5/10 in New South Wales · 7/10 in the world
Compared with 128 places in New South Wales (10 = lowest crime).
Weighted crime: 23,608 per 100,000 people (12 months to June 2026)
Crime by type, as recorded by BOCSAR (12 months to June 2026)
| Type | Count | Per 100,000 a year | All places this source covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide | |||
| Homicide | 2 | 0.9 | 1.3 |
| Sexual offences | |||
| Sexual offences | 715 | 308.6 | 238.8 |
| Violence | |||
| Assault | 2,407 | 1,038.8 | 872.4 |
| Includes domestic violence related assault. | |||
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery | 69 | 29.8 | 20.1 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Theft, including break and enter | 5,847 | 2,523.5 | 2,125.6 |
| Drugs | |||
| Drug offences | 1,153 | 497.6 | 484 |
| Damage and public order | |||
| Malicious damage to property | 1,578 | 681.1 | 560.6 |
Source: BOCSAR, updated 28 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to June 2026)
| Homicide | 2 |
|---|---|
| Sexual offences | 715 |
| Violence | 2,407 |
| Robbery | 69 |
| Theft and burglary | 5,847 |
| Drugs | 1,153 |
| Damage and public order | 1,578 |
Questions about crime in Penrith
- Is Penrith safe?
- Penrith: Safety 5 out of 10 (Average crime). Compared with 128 places in New South Wales (10 = lowest crime).
- What is the crime rate in Penrith?
- Penrith: Weighted crime: 23,608 per 100,000 people (12 months to June 2026).
- How many murders are there in Penrith?
- Recorded homicides in Penrith (12 months to June 2026): 2.
Other places nearby
- Blacktown 6/10
- Fairfield 8/10
- Cumberland 7/10
- Liverpool 7/10
- Parramatta 7/10
- Blue Mountains 9/10
- Camden 9/10
- The Hills 10/10
