Crime Rates for Alexandria, NSW
Year ending Jun 2025 The Alexandria (2015) crime rate for the Year ending Jun 2025 was calculated from 1045 reported incidents, equal to 10,830 incident per 100,000 residents. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Alexandria, NSW in 2021 was 9,649. In the last 10 years, Alexandria, NSW's crime rate has seen a decrease. Recent data shows that Assault and Robbery occur at a rate of 1 incident per 117.7 residents. For property crimes such as Burglary and Theft, the rate is 1 incident per 19.1 residents. Community safety concerns, including Stalking and Harassment, are reported at a rate of 1 incident per 301.5 residents. When reviewing these figures, it’s also valuable to compare them with broader crime trends across the Greater Sydney region.Most Common Crimes in Alexandria for 2025: Theft (629), Assault (88), Drug offences (88).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1256 | 1131 | 1243 | 1351 | 1566 | 1352 | 881 | 880 | 750 | 828 | 1045 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Against justice procedures | 13 | 17 | 27 | 19 | 29 | 41 | 32 | 28 | 27 | 35 | 46 |
| Arson | 3 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Assault | 74 | 77 | 84 | 94 | 97 | 75 | 63 | 50 | 69 | 79 | 88 |
| Betting and gaming offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Coercive Control | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disorderly conduct | 21 | 21 | 37 | 15 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 40 |
| Drug offences | 135 | 183 | 268 | 401 | 606 | 442 | 148 | 119 | 105 | 48 | 88 |
| Homicide | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 32 | 22 | 36 | 37 | 43 | 42 | 41 | 30 | 39 | 32 | 41 |
| Liquor offences | 0 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 10 |
| Malicious damage to property | 96 | 83 | 78 | 74 | 87 | 77 | 64 | 50 | 45 | 48 | 44 |
| Other offences | 11 | 8 | 22 | 12 | 11 | 26 | 13 | 159 | 9 | 9 | 14 |
| Other offences against the person | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Pornography offences | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 5 | 5 | 6 | 16 | 30 | 46 | 18 | 12 | 10 | 20 | 7 |
| Robbery | 11 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 15 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 13 |
| Sexual offences | 6 | 11 | 6 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 22 | 18 | 12 |
| Theft | 745 | 654 | 646 | 650 | 592 | 539 | 444 | 388 | 383 | 506 | 629 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 103 | 38 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 12 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 5 |
In 2025, Alexandria, NSW recorded 1045 total crime incidents. Over the period from 2015 to 2025, overall crime has decreased. Cumulatively over this period, the most common crime type was 'Theft' with 6176 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | incidents (2025) | incidents (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abduction and kidnapping | 2 | 1 | 100.00% (1) |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 17 | 9 | 88.89% (9) |
| Breach bail conditions | 20 | 23 | -13.04% (23) |
| Other offences against justice procedures | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Resist or hinder officer | 8 | 2 | 300.00% (2) |
| Arson | 2 | 2 | 0.00% (2) |
| Assault Police | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Domestic violence related assault | 26 | 35 | -25.71% (35) |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 61 | 44 | 38.64% (44) |
| Blackmail and extortion | 1 | 2 | -50.00% (2) |
| Criminal intent | 5 | 3 | 66.67% (3) |
| Offensive conduct | 3 | 0 | 300.00% (0) |
| Trespass | 32 | 17 | 88.24% (17) |
| Cultivating cannabis | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Dealing, trafficking in amphetamines | 23 | 1 | 2200.00% (1) |
| Dealing, trafficking in cannabis | 5 | 3 | 66.67% (3) |
| Dealing, trafficking in cocaine | 4 | 1 | 300.00% (1) |
| Dealing, trafficking in narcotics | 16 | 0 | 1600.00% (0) |
| Dealing, trafficking in other drugs | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Importing drugs | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Other drug offences | 10 | 11 | -9.09% (11) |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 5 | 7 | -28.57% (7) |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 13 | 5 | 160.00% (5) |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 2 | 4 | -50.00% (4) |
| Possession and/or use of narcotics | 3 | 2 | 50.00% (2) |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 6 | 10 | -40.00% (10) |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 41 | 32 | 28.13% (32) |
| Liquor offences | 10 | 0 | 1000.00% (0) |
| Malicious damage to property | 44 | 48 | -8.33% (48) |
| Other offences | 14 | 9 | 55.56% (9) |
| Other offences against the person | 3 | 1 | 200.00% (1) |
| Pornography offences | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 7 | 20 | -65.00% (20) |
| Robbery with a firearm | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Robbery with a weapon not a firearm | 7 | 1 | 600.00% (1) |
| Robbery without a weapon | 6 | 1 | 500.00% (1) |
| Sexual assault | 5 | 9 | -44.44% (9) |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 7 | 9 | -22.22% (9) |
| Break and enter dwelling | 29 | 23 | 26.09% (23) |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 20 | 16 | 25.00% (16) |
| Fraud | 127 | 139 | -8.63% (139) |
| Motor vehicle theft | 38 | 23 | 65.22% (23) |
| Other theft | 79 | 79 | 0.00% (79) |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 14 | 12 | 16.67% (12) |
| Steal from dwelling | 60 | 38 | 57.89% (38) |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 62 | 45 | 37.78% (45) |
| Steal from person | 5 | 4 | 25.00% (4) |
| Steal from retail store | 195 | 127 | 53.54% (127) |
| Transport regulatory offences | 5 | 3 | 66.67% (3) |
AI Analysis
1. Overall crime trends:
- Crime rates fluctuate year-to-year with no consistent linear trend.
- Notable decreases in some categories (e.g., "Other offences" sharply dropped from 159 in 2022 to 14 in 2025).
- Certain drug offences ("Other drug offences") dramatically declined from 544 in 2019 to 10 in 2025.
- Property crimes like "Malicious damage to property" steadily declined from 96 in 2015 to 44 in 2025.
- Violent crimes (assaults, sexual offences) show relative stability with minor fluctuations.
2. Most common and serious crime types with numbers (2025 data):
- Fraud: 127 incidents.
- Steal from retail store: 195 incidents.
- Non-domestic violence related assault: 61 incidents.
- Domestic violence related assault: 26 incidents.
- Malicious damage to property: 44 incidents.
- Trespass under disorderly conduct: 32 incidents.
- Intimidation, stalking and harassment: 41 incidents.
- Drug dealing/trafficking in amphetamines: 23 incidents.
- Motor vehicle theft: 38 incidents.
- Breach bail conditions: 20 incidents.
- Other drug offences: 10 incidents.
3. Significant year-to-year spikes or drops:
- "Other offences" dropped drastically from 159 in 2022 to 14 in 2025.
- "Other drug offences" fell steeply from 544 in 2019 to 10 in 2025.
- "Prohibited and regulated weapons offences" reduced from 46 in 2020 to 7 in 2025.
- "Transport regulatory offences" sharply decreased from 103 in 2015 to 5 in 2025.
- "Steal from motor vehicle" peaked at 119 in 2019 and fell to 62 in 2025.
- "Steal from retail store" declined significantly from 195 in 2025 down from higher previous years; notable drop from 127 in 2024 to 75 in 2023, then up to 195 in 2025.
- "Domestic violence related assault" peaked at 35 in 2024, dropping to 26 in 2025.
- "Non-domestic violence related assault" dropped significantly from 64 in 2019 to 26 in 2022, rising again to 61 in 2025.
4. Safety-relevant observations:
- Property crimes (theft, malicious damage) are generally more prevalent than violent crimes but have shown a downward trend in recent years.
- Violent crimes, including domestic and non-domestic assaults, remain consistently high, indicating ongoing safety concerns.
- Sexual offences remain relatively low but steady, with slight increases in 2023 and
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Overview
No of incidents (Year ending Jun 2025), people in 2021Community Snapshot – Alexandria (2021)
Alexandria is a quiet suburb with around 9649 people. While families are part of the community, only about 29% of households are couple families with children, and the average household size is 2 people. The median household weekly income is $2654, though the unemployment rate stands at 3.2%. While 59.9% of residents were born in Australia, the area still reflects a multicultural spirit through its people, food, and events
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Common FAQ about Alexandria, NSW Criminal
How common is car theft in the Alexandria, NSW?
There were 23 motor vehicle theft incident(s) recorded between Year ending Jun 2025, averaging 1 incident every 15.9 day.
Is Alexandria, NSW safe in 2025
No, Alexandria, NSW is not considered safe, as its crime rate of 10,830 incidents per 100,000 people for the Year ending Jun 2025 is higher than the overall crime rate in New South Wales.
What is the most common crime in Alexandria, NSW?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Alexandria, NSW was Theft with 629 reported incidents.
Has crime in the Alexandria, NSW increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Alexandria, NSW have increased by 19% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Alexandria, NSW?
In Year ending Jun 2025, there were 160 incident against persons in Alexandria, NSW, including homicide, assault, sexual offences,robbery, and other crimes against the person.
What is the rate of property crime in Alexandria, NSW?
In Year ending Jun 2025, there were 675 property crime incident in Alexandria, NSW, including arson, theft, and malicious damage to property.
What is the number of drug offenses in Alexandria, NSW?
In Year ending Jun 2025, Alexandria, NSW recorded 88 drug incident, including cocaine, narcotics, cannabis, amphetamines, ecstasy and other drugs.
*Unincorporated/Out Of Council - Areas that are not governed by a local government authority
Source: Crime Statistics Agency (CSA), NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, Australian Bureau of Statistics
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