Crime Rates for Ashbury, NSW
⇌ Compare Ashbury with another suburbAs of the Jun 2026 data release, The Ashbury (2193) crime rate for the Year ending Mar 2026 was calculated from 85 reported incidents, equal to 2,535 incident per 100,000 people. 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 304.8 people. For property crimes such as Burglary and Theft, the rate is 1 incident per 209.6 people. Community safety concerns, including Stalking and Harassment, are reported at a rate of 1 incident per 419.1 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 Ashbury for 2026: Theft (21), Assault (15), Malicious damage to property (13).
| Type/Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 106 | 107 | 91 | 59 | 57 | 48 | 50 | 72 | 52 | 61 | 85 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Against justice procedures | 2 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 5 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Assault | 8 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 11 | 15 |
| 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 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| Drug offences | 15 | 5 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| Homicide | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 8 |
| Liquor offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 10 | 11 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 12 | 3 | 8 | 13 |
| Other offences | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| Other offences against the person | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pornography offences | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 5 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sexual offences | 4 | 24 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 5 |
| Theft | 56 | 41 | 38 | 32 | 34 | 23 | 28 | 19 | 21 | 16 | 21 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
In 2026, Ashbury, NSW recorded 85 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 329 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | incidents (2026) | incidents (2025) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 4 | 2 | 100.00% (2) |
| Breach bail conditions | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Resist or hinder officer | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Arson | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Domestic violence related assault | 9 | 3 | 200.00% (3) |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 6 | 8 | -25.00% (8) |
| Blackmail and extortion | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Criminal intent | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Trespass | 5 | 0 | 500.00% (0) |
| Other drug offences | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 3 | 0 | 300.00% (0) |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 8 | 8 | 0.00% (8) |
| Malicious damage to property | 13 | 8 | 62.50% (8) |
| Other offences | 5 | 2 | 150.00% (2) |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Sexual assault | 3 | 4 | -25.00% (4) |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 2 | 2 | 0.00% (2) |
| Break and enter dwelling | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Fraud | 5 | 8 | -37.50% (8) |
| Motor vehicle theft | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Other theft | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 3 | 0 | 300.00% (0) |
| Steal from dwelling | 4 | 5 | -20.00% (5) |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 3 | 3 | 0.00% (3) |
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 Ashbury, NSW
How common is car theft in the Ashbury, NSW?
Motor vehicle theft does not occur in the Ashbury, NSW.
Is Ashbury, NSW safe in 2026
Yes, Ashbury, NSW is considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 2,535 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 Ashbury, NSW?
In 2026, the most common crime type in Ashbury, NSW was Theft with 21 reported incidents.
Has crime in the Ashbury, NSW increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Ashbury, NSW have increased by 77% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Ashbury, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, there were 29 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 Mar 2026, there were 35 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 Mar 2026, Ashbury, NSW recorded 6 drug incident, including cocaine, narcotics, cannabis, amphetamines, ecstasy and other drugs.
Community 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 people 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.
- Burwood Heights - 25 incidents (0.02205 per 100,000 people)
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- Croydon Park - 326 incidents (0.02983 per 100,000 people)
- Hurlstone Park - 176 incidents (0.03519 per 100,000 people)
- Summer Hill (Inner West) - 281 incidents (0.03856 per 100,000 people)
- Dulwich Hill - 544 incidents (0.03873 per 100,000 people)
- Canterbury - 373 incidents (0.03955 per 100,000 people)
- Campsie - 1537 incidents (0.05882 per 100,000 people)
- Ashfield - 1386 incidents (0.06023 per 100,000 people)
*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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