Crime Rates for Bardwell Park, NSW
⇌ Compare Bardwell Park with another suburbAs of the Jun 2026 data release, The Bardwell Park (2207) crime rate for the Year ending Mar 2026 was calculated from 69 reported incidents, equal to 2,974 incident per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Bardwell Park, NSW in 2021 was 2,320. In the last 10 years, Bardwell Park, NSW's crime rate has seen a decrease. Recent data shows that Assault and Robbery occur at a rate of 1 incident per 178.5 people. For property crimes such as Burglary and Theft, the rate is 1 incident per 100.9 people. Community safety concerns, including Stalking and Harassment, are reported at a rate of 1 incident per 773.3 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 Bardwell Park for 2026: Transport regulatory offences (28), Theft (11), Malicious damage to property (9).
| Type/Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 150 | 148 | 109 | 104 | 125 | 64 | 61 | 82 | 144 | 88 | 69 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Against justice procedures | 0 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 9 | 3 |
| Arson | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Assault | 10 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 15 | 13 | 6 |
| 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 | 0 |
| Coercive Control | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disorderly conduct | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Drug offences | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Homicide | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 0 | 3 | 8 | 10 | 3 | 11 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Liquor offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 8 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 9 | 3 | 13 | 8 | 9 |
| Other offences | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other offences against the person | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Pornography offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sexual offences | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Theft | 26 | 17 | 29 | 14 | 37 | 18 | 15 | 21 | 14 | 23 | 11 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 96 | 93 | 50 | 54 | 56 | 12 | 9 | 37 | 77 | 25 | 28 |
In 2026, Bardwell Park, NSW recorded 69 total crime incidents. Over the period from 2016 to 2026, overall crime has decreased. Cumulatively over this period, the most common crime type was 'Transport regulatory offences' with 537 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | incidents (2026) | incidents (2025) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 2 | 4 | -50.00% (4) |
| Breach bail conditions | 0 | 3 | -100.00% (3) |
| Escape custody | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Resist or hinder officer | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Arson | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Assault Police | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Domestic violence related assault | 2 | 11 | -81.82% (11) |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 2 | 2 | 0.00% (2) |
| Offensive conduct | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 3 | 3 | 0.00% (3) |
| Malicious damage to property | 9 | 8 | 12.50% (8) |
| Other offences | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Other offences against the person | 2 | 1 | 100.00% (1) |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 0 | 3 | -100.00% (3) |
| Sexual assault | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 3 | 1 | 200.00% (1) |
| Break and enter dwelling | 2 | 2 | 0.00% (2) |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Fraud | 3 | 13 | -76.92% (13) |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Other theft | 0 | 3 | -100.00% (3) |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 3 | 2 | 50.00% (2) |
| Steal from retail store | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Transport regulatory offences | 28 | 25 | 12.00% (25) |
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 Bardwell Park, NSW
How common is car theft in the Bardwell Park, NSW?
There were 1 motor vehicle theft incident(s) recorded between Year ending Mar 2026, averaging 1 incident every 365 day.
Is Bardwell Park, NSW safe in 2026
Yes, Bardwell Park, NSW is considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 2,974 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 Bardwell Park, NSW?
In 2026, the most common crime type in Bardwell Park, NSW was Transport regulatory offences with 28 reported incidents.
Has crime in the Bardwell Park, NSW increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Bardwell Park, NSW have increased by 8% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Bardwell Park, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, there were 14 incident against persons in Bardwell Park, NSW, including homicide, assault, sexual offences,robbery, and other crimes against the person.
What is the rate of property crime in Bardwell Park, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, there were 20 property crime incident in Bardwell Park, NSW, including arson, theft, and malicious damage to property.
What is the number of drug offenses in Bardwell Park, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, Bardwell Park, NSW recorded 2 drug incident, including cocaine, narcotics, cannabis, amphetamines, ecstasy and other drugs.
Community Snapshot – Bardwell Park (2021)
Bardwell Park is a quiet suburb with around 2320 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 51.5% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.8 people. The median household weekly income is $2386, though the unemployment rate stands at 4%. While 65.5% 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 Bardwell Park , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
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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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