NSW · Year ending March 2022–2026 · reported incidents

Where crime rose fastest in New South Wales

Suburbs ranked by change in total reported incidents, year ending March 2022 to year ending March 2026.

Calculated from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) data. Figures are raw reported incidents, not adjusted for population — fast-growing suburbs may show large increases partly from more residents, not necessarily higher risk. Marked suburbs () have known high population growth. Provided for general information only; this website doesn't guarantee accuracy or completeness — please verify against the original source before relying on these figures.

#	Suburb	YE Mar 2022	YE Mar 2026	Change
1	Melonba	46	282	+513%

2	Henley	49	161	+228.6%

3	Warialda	48	146	+204.2%

4	Farley	60	172	+186.7%

5	Lochinvar	59	148	+150.8%

6	Taminda	94	223	+137.2%

7	North Rothbury	164	367	+123.8%

8	Austral	290	647	+123.1%

9	Cliftleigh	67	148	+120.9%

10	Fernhill	55	115	+109.1%

11	South Murwillumbah	84	171	+103.6%

12	Gobbagombalin	44	89	+102.3%

13	Mendooran	47	95	+102.1%

14	Callaghan	76	153	+101.3%

15	Gables	54	107	+98.1%

16	Sapphire Beach	98	194	+98%

17	Wilton	102	195	+91.2%

18	Smeaton Grange	106	202	+90.6%

19	Buff Point	92	173	+88%

20	Leppington	354	652	+84.2%

21	Grafton	1,203	2,016	+67.6%

22	Sydney Olympic Park	737	1,208	+63.9%

23	South Grafton	930	1,521	+63.5%

24	Wickham	1,144	1,847	+61.5%

25	Glenfield	1,830	2,769	+51.3%

26	Tamworth	1,306	1,958	+49.9%

27	Newcastle	1,378	2,017	+46.4%

28	Belmont	924	1,346	+45.7%

29	Albury	1,902	2,761	+45.2%

30	Tweed Heads South	1,050	1,482	+41.1%

31	Chatswood	2,400	3,286	+36.9%

32	Ballina	1,444	1,922	+33.1%

33	Wyong	2,024	2,579	+27.4%

34	Burwood	1,866	2,375	+27.3%

35	Wagga Wagga	2,319	2,923	+26%

36	Nowra	2,516	3,161	+25.6%

37	Armidale	2,744	3,266	+19%

38	Hurstville	3,437	4,049	+17.8%

39	Port Macquarie	3,889	4,552	+17%

About this data

Figures are calculated from data published by the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR), an external, independent source. Each year shown refers to the 12-month period ending 31 March (e.g. "2026" means the year ending March 2026), consistent with the data source's own reporting periods — not a calendar year. Figures show raw reported incidents, not adjusted for population — fast-growing suburbs may show large increases partly due to more residents, not necessarily higher risk to any individual.

This website is provided for general information only. While we aim for accuracy, we do not guarantee that the data, calculations, or rankings shown are complete, current, or error-free. Always verify figures against the original source before relying on them for any decision.