Crime Rates for Banksia, NSW
⇌ Compare Banksia with another suburbAs of the Jun 2026 data release, The Banksia (2216) crime rate for the Year ending Mar 2026 was calculated from 176 reported incidents, equal to 5,371 incident per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Banksia, NSW in 2021 was 3,277. In the last 10 years, Banksia, NSW's crime rate has seen a decrease. Recent data shows that Assault and Robbery occur at a rate of 1 incident per 273.1 people. For property crimes such as Burglary and Theft, the rate is 1 incident per 36 people. Community safety concerns, including Stalking and Harassment, are reported at a rate of 1 incident per 273.1 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 Banksia for 2026: Theft (80), Assault (18), Drug offences (17).
| Type/Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 216 | 224 | 190 | 151 | 205 | 153 | 171 | 154 | 159 | 172 | 176 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Against justice procedures | 3 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 15 | 10 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 |
| Arson | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Assault | 13 | 18 | 22 | 30 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 8 | 12 | 18 |
| 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 | 3 |
| Coercive Control | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disorderly conduct | 3 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| Drug offences | 10 | 16 | 16 | 8 | 21 | 19 | 15 | 27 | 17 | 18 | 17 |
| Homicide | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 8 | 4 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 18 | 3 | 15 | 10 | 12 | 16 |
| Liquor offences | 0 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 28 | 27 | 21 | 20 | 10 | 19 | 5 | 10 | 19 | 9 | 7 |
| Other offences | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 46 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Other offences against the person | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pornography offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 5 |
| Robbery | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sexual offences | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| Theft | 83 | 88 | 76 | 44 | 80 | 41 | 57 | 44 | 60 | 91 | 80 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 58 | 38 | 27 | 18 | 23 | 10 | 8 | 19 | 19 | 13 | 17 |
In 2026, Banksia, NSW recorded 176 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 744 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | incidents (2026) | incidents (2025) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 0 | 3 | -100.00% (3) |
| Breach bail conditions | 5 | 3 | 66.67% (3) |
| Resist or hinder officer | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Assault Police | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Domestic violence related assault | 6 | 4 | 50.00% (4) |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 11 | 8 | 37.50% (8) |
| Blackmail and extortion | 3 | 0 | 300.00% (0) |
| Criminal intent | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Offensive conduct | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Trespass | 3 | 3 | 0.00% (3) |
| Dealing, trafficking in cannabis | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Other drug offences | 3 | 2 | 50.00% (2) |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 9 | 6 | 50.00% (6) |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 1 | 5 | -80.00% (5) |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 4 | 4 | 0.00% (4) |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 16 | 12 | 33.33% (12) |
| Malicious damage to property | 7 | 9 | -22.22% (9) |
| Other offences | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 5 | 3 | 66.67% (3) |
| Robbery without a weapon | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Sexual assault | 0 | 3 | -100.00% (3) |
| Break and enter dwelling | 3 | 2 | 50.00% (2) |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Fraud | 44 | 59 | -25.42% (59) |
| Motor vehicle theft | 4 | 3 | 33.33% (3) |
| Other theft | 2 | 4 | -50.00% (4) |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 2 | 4 | -50.00% (4) |
| Steal from dwelling | 3 | 3 | 0.00% (3) |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 6 | 6 | 0.00% (6) |
| Steal from person | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Steal from retail store | 14 | 9 | 55.56% (9) |
| Transport regulatory offences | 17 | 13 | 30.77% (13) |
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 Banksia, NSW
How common is car theft in the Banksia, NSW?
There were 3 motor vehicle theft incident(s) recorded between Year ending Mar 2026, averaging 1 incident every 121.7 day.
Is Banksia, NSW safe in 2026
Yes, Banksia, NSW is considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 5,371 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 Banksia, NSW?
In 2026, the most common crime type in Banksia, NSW was Theft with 80 reported incidents.
Has crime in the Banksia, NSW increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Banksia, NSW have increased by 15% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Banksia, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, there were 38 incident against persons in Banksia, NSW, including homicide, assault, sexual offences,robbery, and other crimes against the person.
What is the rate of property crime in Banksia, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, there were 87 property crime incident in Banksia, NSW, including arson, theft, and malicious damage to property.
What is the number of drug offenses in Banksia, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, Banksia, NSW recorded 17 drug incident, including cocaine, narcotics, cannabis, amphetamines, ecstasy and other drugs.
Community Snapshot – Banksia (2021)
Banksia is a quiet suburb with around 3277 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 46.8% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.8 people. The median household weekly income is $2018, though the unemployment rate stands at 6.2%. While 52.5% of people were born in Australia, the area still reflects a multicultural spirit through its people, food, and events
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If you’re considering living near Banksia , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
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- Wolli Creek - 980 incidents (0.09198 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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