Crime Rates for Allawah, NSW
⇌ Compare Allawah with another suburbAs of the Jun 2026 data release, The Allawah (2218) crime rate for the Year ending Mar 2026 was calculated from 111 reported incidents, equal to 2,074 incident per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Allawah, NSW in 2021 was 5,351. In the last 10 years, Allawah, NSW's crime rate has seen a decrease. Recent data shows that Assault and Robbery occur at a rate of 1 incident per 314.8 people. For property crimes such as Burglary and Theft, the rate is 1 incident per 214 people. Community safety concerns, including Stalking and Harassment, are reported at a rate of 1 incident per 214 people. When reviewing these figures, it’s also valuable to compare them with broader crime trends across the Greater Sydney region.
Most Common Crimes in Allawah for 2026: Theft (29), Assault (20), Against justice procedures (15).
| Type/Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 136 | 135 | 126 | 130 | 135 | 117 | 110 | 156 | 85 | 111 | 111 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Against justice procedures | 3 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 9 | 13 | 22 | 6 | 13 | 15 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assault | 15 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 21 | 32 | 19 | 27 | 14 | 17 | 20 |
| Betting and gaming offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Coercive Control | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disorderly conduct | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| Drug offences | 12 | 17 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 15 | 5 | 14 | 5 |
| Homicide | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 4 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 16 | 20 | 11 | 25 | 13 |
| Liquor offences | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 18 | 8 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 7 | 13 | 10 | 4 | 12 |
| Other offences | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Other offences against the person | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Pornography offences | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 4 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Robbery | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sexual offences | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 5 |
| Theft | 67 | 52 | 71 | 74 | 64 | 36 | 29 | 44 | 27 | 25 | 29 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
In 2026, Allawah, NSW recorded 111 total crime incidents. Over the period from 2016 to 2026, overall crime has decreased. Cumulatively over this period, the most common crime type was 'Theft' with 518 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | incidents (2026) | incidents (2025) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 11 | 8 | 37.50% (8) |
| Breach bail conditions | 3 | 4 | -25.00% (4) |
| Resist or hinder officer | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Domestic violence related assault | 15 | 16 | -6.25% (16) |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 5 | 1 | 400.00% (1) |
| Blackmail and extortion | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Criminal intent | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Offensive conduct | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Trespass | 3 | 1 | 200.00% (1) |
| Dealing, trafficking in amphetamines | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Dealing, trafficking in cannabis | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Dealing, trafficking in other drugs | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Other drug offences | 0 | 3 | -100.00% (3) |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 2 | 4 | -50.00% (4) |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Possession and/or use of narcotics | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 0 | 3 | -100.00% (3) |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 13 | 25 | -48.00% (25) |
| Malicious damage to property | 12 | 4 | 200.00% (4) |
| Other offences | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Other offences against the person | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Pornography offences | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 0 | 4 | -100.00% (4) |
| Robbery with a weapon not a firearm | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Sexual assault | 4 | 5 | -20.00% (5) |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Break and enter dwelling | 3 | 2 | 50.00% (2) |
| Fraud | 14 | 11 | 27.27% (11) |
| Motor vehicle theft | 2 | 4 | -50.00% (4) |
| Other theft | 3 | 1 | 200.00% (1) |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Steal from dwelling | 3 | 4 | -25.00% (4) |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 4 | 1 | 300.00% (1) |
| Steal from retail store | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Transport regulatory offences | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
Overview
No of incidents (Year ending Mar 2026), people in 2021Crime rates are shown as incidents per 100,000 people. These figures are based on the latest reported incidents and population data from the last census (2021). Rates may appear higher or lower than current reality depending on population changes, so it is difficult to declare any suburb completely safe or unsafe.
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FAQ About Crime in Allawah, NSW
How common is car theft in the Allawah, NSW?
There were 4 motor vehicle theft incident(s) recorded between Year ending Mar 2026, averaging 1 incident every 91.3 day.
Is Allawah, NSW safe in 2026
Yes, Allawah, NSW is considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 2,074 incidents per 100,000 people for the Year ending Mar 2026 is lower than the overall crime rate in New South Wales.
What is the most common crime in Allawah, NSW?
In 2026, the most common crime type in Allawah, NSW was Theft with 29 reported incidents.
Has crime in the Allawah, NSW increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates have decreased by 5% over the past five years.
What is rate of criminal against person in Allawah, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, there were 41 incident against persons in Allawah, NSW, including homicide, assault, sexual offences,robbery, and other crimes against the person.
What is the rate of property crime in Allawah, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, there were 41 property crime incident in Allawah, NSW, including arson, theft, and malicious damage to property.
What is the number of drug offenses in Allawah, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, Allawah, NSW recorded 5 drug incident, including cocaine, narcotics, cannabis, amphetamines, ecstasy and other drugs.
Community Snapshot – Allawah (2021)
Allawah is a quiet suburb with around 5351 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 43.4% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.5 people. The median household weekly income is $1774, though the unemployment rate stands at 6.1%. Reflecting its rich cultural diversity, only 34.6% of people were born in Australia, highlighting the suburb’s multicultural character.
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*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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