Crime Rates for Ashbury, NSW
Year ending Jun 2025 The Ashbury (2193) crime rate for the Year ending Jun 2025 was calculated from 61 reported incidents, equal to 1,819 incident per 100,000 residents. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Ashbury, NSW in 2021 was 3,353. In the last 10 years, Ashbury, NSW's crime rate has seen a decrease. Recent data shows that Assault and Robbery occur at a rate of 1 incident per 419.1 residents. For property crimes such as Burglary and Theft, the rate is 1 incident per 176.5 residents. Community safety concerns, including Stalking and Harassment, are reported at a rate of 1 incident per 419.1 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 Ashbury for 2025: Theft (16), Assault (12), Intimidation, stalking and harassment (7).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 85 | 101 | 108 | 83 | 52 | 58 | 50 | 60 | 68 | 55 | 61 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Against justice procedures | 5 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 3 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Assault | 6 | 11 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 12 |
| 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 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Coercive Control | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disorderly conduct | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Drug offences | 4 | 13 | 5 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 5 |
| Homicide | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 5 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 7 |
| Liquor offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 11 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 3 | 7 | 12 | 6 | 8 | 6 |
| Other offences | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Other offences against the person | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Pornography offences | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sexual offences | 0 | 5 | 24 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 4 |
| Theft | 46 | 52 | 41 | 34 | 27 | 36 | 20 | 32 | 20 | 19 | 16 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
In 2025, Ashbury, NSW recorded 61 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 343 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | incidents (2025) | incidents (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 2 | 2 | 0.00% (2) |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Resist or hinder officer | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Arson | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Domestic violence related assault | 5 | 5 | 0.00% (5) |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 7 | 3 | 133.33% (3) |
| Blackmail and extortion | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Criminal intent | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Trespass | 2 | 1 | 100.00% (1) |
| Other drug offences | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 7 | 8 | -12.50% (8) |
| Malicious damage to property | 6 | 8 | -25.00% (8) |
| Other offences | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Sexual assault | 2 | 3 | -33.33% (3) |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 2 | 3 | -33.33% (3) |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Fraud | 5 | 11 | -54.55% (11) |
| Motor vehicle theft | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Other theft | 1 | 2 | -50.00% (2) |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Steal from dwelling | 5 | 1 | 400.00% (1) |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 4 | -75.00% (4) |
Overview
No of incidents (Year ending Jun 2025), people in 2021Community Snapshot – Ashbury (2021)
Ashbury is a quiet suburb with around 3353 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 54.5% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.9 people. The median household weekly income is $2571, though the unemployment rate stands at 3.2%. While 66.9% of residents were born in Australia, the area still reflects a multicultural spirit through its people, food, and events
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Other Safe Suburbs Near Ashbury
If you’re considering living near Ashbury , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
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Common FAQ about Ashbury, NSW Criminal
How common is car theft in the Ashbury, NSW?
There were 1 motor vehicle theft incident(s) recorded between Year ending Jun 2025, averaging 1 incident every 365 day.
Is Ashbury, NSW safe in 2025
Yes, Ashbury, NSW is considered safe, as its crime rate of 1,819 incidents per 100,000 people for the Year ending Jun 2025 is lower than the overall crime rate in New South Wales.
What is the most common crime in Ashbury, NSW?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Ashbury, NSW was Theft with 16 reported incidents.
Has crime in the Ashbury, NSW increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Ashbury, NSW have increased by 22% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Ashbury, NSW?
In Year ending Jun 2025, there were 24 incident against persons in Ashbury, NSW, including homicide, assault, sexual offences,robbery, and other crimes against the person.
What is the rate of property crime in Ashbury, NSW?
In Year ending Jun 2025, there were 23 property crime incident in Ashbury, NSW, including arson, theft, and malicious damage to property.
What is the number of drug offenses in Ashbury, NSW?
In Year ending Jun 2025, Ashbury, NSW recorded 5 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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