Crime Data

Crime Rates for Sydney, NSW

2023 Jan - Dec
Key Figures: between 2023 Jan - Dec, there were 8949 reported criminal incidents, marking a 4% decrease from the previous year's 9275 incidents. The top three types of crime that saw significant decreases in Sydney, NSW were Blackmail and extortion, Betting and gaming offences, Dealing, trafficking in other drugs, Cultivating cannabis, Robbery without a weapon, which rose by 750%, 200%, 114%, 100%, 76%, respectively.

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Latest Crime Rates

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TypeincidentsChanges(%)
Murder *
In 2023 Jan - Dec, Sydney, NSW recorded 1 reported cases of Murder *.
10.00% (1)
Domestic violence related assault
In 2023 Jan - Dec, Sydney, NSW recorded 187 reported cases of Domestic violence related assault.
187-2.09% (191)
Non-domestic violence related assault
In 2023 Jan - Dec, Sydney, NSW recorded 769 reported cases of Non-domestic violence related assault.
769-4.11% (802)
Assault Police
In 2023 Jan - Dec, Sydney, NSW recorded 77 reported cases of Assault Police.
77-23.00% (100)
Sexual assault
In 2023 Jan - Dec, Sydney, NSW recorded 65 reported cases of Sexual assault.
65-10.96% (73)
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences
In 2023 Jan - Dec, Sydney, NSW recorded 113 reported cases of Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences.
113-0.88% (114)
Abduction and kidnapping
In 2023 Jan - Dec, Sydney, NSW recorded 1 reported cases of Abduction and kidnapping.
1-66.67% (3)
Robbery without a weapon
In 2023 Jan - Dec, Sydney, NSW recorded 37 reported cases of Robbery without a weapon.
3776.19% (21)
Robbery with a weapon not a firearm
In 2023 Jan - Dec, Sydney, NSW recorded 12 reported cases of Robbery with a weapon not a firearm.
120.00% (12)
Blackmail and extortion
In 2023 Jan - Dec, Sydney, NSW recorded 17 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.
17750.00% (2)
Intimidation, stalking and harassment
In 2023 Jan - Dec, Sydney, NSW recorded 391 reported cases of Intimidation, stalking and harassment.
3918.31% (361)
Other offences against the person
In 2023 Jan - Dec, Sydney, NSW recorded 12 reported cases of Other offences against the person.
120.00% (12)
Break and enter dwelling
In 2023 Jan - Dec, Sydney, NSW recorded 8 reported cases of Break and enter dwelling.
8-11.11% (9)
Break and enter non-dwelling
In 2023 Jan - Dec, Sydney, NSW recorded 75 reported cases of Break and enter non-dwelling.
7510.29% (68)
Receiving or handling stolen goods
In 2023 Jan - Dec, Sydney, NSW recorded 183 reported cases of Receiving or handling stolen goods.
1831.10% (181)
Motor vehicle theft
In 2023 Jan - Dec, Sydney, NSW recorded 30 reported cases of Motor vehicle theft.
3020.00% (25)
Steal from motor vehicle
In 2023 Jan - Dec, Sydney, NSW recorded 58 reported cases of Steal from motor vehicle.
58-41.41% (99)
Steal from retail store
In 2023 Jan - Dec, Sydney, NSW recorded 1230 reported cases of Steal from retail store.
123014.42% (1075)
Steal from dwelling
In 2023 Jan - Dec, Sydney, NSW recorded 32 reported cases of Steal from dwelling.
32-8.57% (35)
Steal from person
In 2023 Jan - Dec, Sydney, NSW recorded 200 reported cases of Steal from person.
20052.67% (131)
Fraud
In 2023 Jan - Dec, Sydney, NSW recorded 524 reported cases of Fraud.
524-12.96% (602)
Other theft
In 2023 Jan - Dec, Sydney, NSW recorded 744 reported cases of Other theft.
74425.04% (595)
Arson
In 2023 Jan - Dec, Sydney, NSW recorded 6 reported cases of Arson.
650.00% (4)
Malicious damage to property
In 2023 Jan - Dec, Sydney, NSW recorded 374 reported cases of Malicious damage to property.
374-7.43% (404)
Possession and/or use of cocaine
In 2023 Jan - Dec, Sydney, NSW recorded 138 reported cases of Possession and/or use of cocaine.
138-24.18% (182)
Possession and/or use of narcotics
In 2023 Jan - Dec, Sydney, NSW recorded 11 reported cases of Possession and/or use of narcotics.
1137.50% (8)
Possession and/or use of cannabis
In 2023 Jan - Dec, Sydney, NSW recorded 193 reported cases of Possession and/or use of cannabis.
193-10.65% (216)
Possession and/or use of amphetamines
In 2023 Jan - Dec, Sydney, NSW recorded 66 reported cases of Possession and/or use of amphetamines.
66-4.35% (69)
Possession and/or use of ecstasy
In 2023 Jan - Dec, Sydney, NSW recorded 196 reported cases of Possession and/or use of ecstasy.
19634.25% (146)
Possession and/or use of other drugs
In 2023 Jan - Dec, Sydney, NSW recorded 125 reported cases of Possession and/or use of other drugs.
12510.62% (113)
Dealing, trafficking in cocaine
In 2023 Jan - Dec, Sydney, NSW recorded 49 reported cases of Dealing, trafficking in cocaine.
49-12.50% (56)
Dealing, trafficking in narcotics
In 2023 Jan - Dec, Sydney, NSW recorded 1 reported cases of Dealing, trafficking in narcotics.
1-80.00% (5)
Dealing, trafficking in cannabis
In 2023 Jan - Dec, Sydney, NSW recorded 4 reported cases of Dealing, trafficking in cannabis.
40.00% (4)
Dealing, trafficking in amphetamines
In 2023 Jan - Dec, Sydney, NSW recorded 8 reported cases of Dealing, trafficking in amphetamines.
8-60.00% (20)
Dealing, trafficking in ecstasy
In 2023 Jan - Dec, Sydney, NSW recorded 11 reported cases of Dealing, trafficking in ecstasy.
110.00% (11)
Dealing, trafficking in other drugs
In 2023 Jan - Dec, Sydney, NSW recorded 15 reported cases of Dealing, trafficking in other drugs.
15114.29% (7)
Cultivating cannabis
In 2023 Jan - Dec, Sydney, NSW recorded 1 reported cases of Cultivating cannabis.
1100.00% (0)
Importing drugs
In 2023 Jan - Dec, Sydney, NSW recorded 17 reported cases of Importing drugs.
17-26.09% (23)
Other drug offences
In 2023 Jan - Dec, Sydney, NSW recorded 76 reported cases of Other drug offences.
76-10.59% (85)
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences
In 2023 Jan - Dec, Sydney, NSW recorded 187 reported cases of Prohibited and regulated weapons offences.
18735.51% (138)
Trespass
In 2023 Jan - Dec, Sydney, NSW recorded 174 reported cases of Trespass.
17425.18% (139)
Offensive conduct
In 2023 Jan - Dec, Sydney, NSW recorded 264 reported cases of Offensive conduct.
2646.02% (249)
Offensive language
In 2023 Jan - Dec, Sydney, NSW recorded 36 reported cases of Offensive language.
36-34.55% (55)
Criminal intent
In 2023 Jan - Dec, Sydney, NSW recorded 41 reported cases of Criminal intent.
41-22.64% (53)
Betting and gaming offences
In 2023 Jan - Dec, Sydney, NSW recorded 2 reported cases of Betting and gaming offences.
2200.00% (0)
Liquor offences
In 2023 Jan - Dec, Sydney, NSW recorded 355 reported cases of Liquor offences.
355-45.13% (647)
Pornography offences
In 2023 Jan - Dec, Sydney, NSW recorded 1 reported cases of Pornography offences.
1-80.00% (5)
Prostitution offences
In 2023 Jan - Dec, Sydney, NSW recorded 0 reported cases of Prostitution offences.
0-100.00% (3)
Escape custody
In 2023 Jan - Dec, Sydney, NSW recorded 4 reported cases of Escape custody.
4-42.86% (7)
Breach Apprehended Violence Order
In 2023 Jan - Dec, Sydney, NSW recorded 92 reported cases of Breach Apprehended Violence Order.
92-3.16% (95)
Breach bail conditions
In 2023 Jan - Dec, Sydney, NSW recorded 416 reported cases of Breach bail conditions.
416-16.97% (501)
Fail to appear
In 2023 Jan - Dec, Sydney, NSW recorded 9 reported cases of Fail to appear.
9-25.00% (12)
Resist or hinder officer
In 2023 Jan - Dec, Sydney, NSW recorded 151 reported cases of Resist or hinder officer.
151-17.03% (182)
Other offences against justice procedures
In 2023 Jan - Dec, Sydney, NSW recorded 54 reported cases of Other offences against justice procedures.
5468.75% (32)
Transport regulatory offences
In 2023 Jan - Dec, Sydney, NSW recorded 820 reported cases of Transport regulatory offences.
82015.01% (713)
Other offences
In 2023 Jan - Dec, Sydney, NSW recorded 286 reported cases of Other offences.
286-50.60% (579)

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Common FAQ about Sydney, NSW Criminal

  • How common is car theft in the Sydney, NSW?

    There were 30 motor vehicle theft offenses recorded between 2023 Jan - Dec, averaging one offense every 12 day(s).

  • Is Sydney, NSW safe?

    No, Sydney, NSW is not considered safe, as its crime rate of 53,693 incidents per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in New South Wales.

  • Has crime in the Sydney, NSW increased or decreased in the past 5 years?

    The crime rates are similar to or nearly the same as they were five years ago.

  • What is rate of criminal against person in Sydney, NSW?

    In 2023 Jan - Dec, there were 1682 incident against persons in Sydney, NSW, including homicide, assault, sexual offences,robbery, and other crimes against the person.

  • What is the rate of property crime in Sydney, NSW?

    In 2023 Jan - Dec, there were 3464 property crime incident in Sydney, NSW, including arson, theft, and malicious damage to property.

  • What is the number of drug offenses in Sydney, NSW?

    In 2023 Jan - Dec, Sydney, NSW recorded 911 drug incident, including cocaine, narcotics, cannabis, amphetamines, ecstasy and other drugs.

  • What types of crime are most common in Sydney, NSW?

    The most common types of crime in Melbourne are Blackmail and extortion, Betting and gaming offences, Dealing, trafficking in other drugs, Cultivating cannabis, Robbery without a weapon

*Unincorporated/Out Of Council - Areas that are not governed by a local government authority

Source: Crime Statistics Agency (CSA), Australian Bureau of Statistics

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