Crime Rates for Bardwell Valley, NSW
⇌ Compare Bardwell Valley with another suburbAs of the Jun 2026 data release, The Bardwell Valley (2207) crime rate for the Year ending Mar 2026 was calculated from 59 reported incidents, equal to 2,517 incident per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Bardwell Valley, NSW in 2021 was 2,344. In the last 10 years, Bardwell Valley, NSW's crime rate has seen a decrease. Recent data shows that Assault and Robbery occur at a rate of 1 incident per 781.3 people. For property crimes such as Burglary and Theft, the rate is 1 incident per 260.4 people. Community safety concerns, including Stalking and Harassment, are reported at a rate of 1 incident per 468.8 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 Valley for 2026: Theft (15), Assault (12), Drug offences (7).
| Type/Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 64 | 57 | 75 | 68 | 61 | 44 | 48 | 43 | 28 | 44 | 59 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Against justice procedures | 4 | 11 | 7 | 13 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| Arson | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assault | 12 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 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 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Coercive Control | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disorderly conduct | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Drug offences | 8 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 16 | 7 |
| Homicide | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 5 | 5 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 7 |
| Liquor offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 10 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| Other offences | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Other offences against the person | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Pornography offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sexual offences | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Theft | 20 | 10 | 29 | 19 | 22 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 6 | 9 | 15 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
In 2026, Bardwell Valley, NSW recorded 59 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 160 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | incidents (2026) | incidents (2025) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 4 | 1 | 300.00% (1) |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Resist or hinder officer | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Domestic violence related assault | 11 | 3 | 266.67% (3) |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Blackmail and extortion | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Criminal intent | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Trespass | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Importing drugs | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Other drug offences | 6 | 3 | 100.00% (3) |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 1 | 2 | -50.00% (2) |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 0 | 9 | -100.00% (9) |
| Possession and/or use of narcotics | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 7 | 5 | 40.00% (5) |
| Malicious damage to property | 5 | 1 | 400.00% (1) |
| Other offences | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Other offences against the person | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 3 | 2 | 50.00% (2) |
| Sexual assault | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Break and enter dwelling | 3 | 0 | 300.00% (0) |
| Fraud | 5 | 3 | 66.67% (3) |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Other theft | 2 | 2 | 0.00% (2) |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 3 | 3 | 0.00% (3) |
| Steal from retail store | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Transport regulatory offences | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
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 Valley, NSW
How common is car theft in the Bardwell Valley, NSW?
Motor vehicle theft does not occur in the Bardwell Valley, NSW.
Is Bardwell Valley, NSW safe in 2026
Yes, Bardwell Valley, NSW is considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 2,517 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 Valley, NSW?
In 2026, the most common crime type in Bardwell Valley, NSW was Theft with 15 reported incidents.
Has crime in the Bardwell Valley, NSW increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Bardwell Valley, NSW have increased by 34% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Bardwell Valley, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, there were 21 incident against persons in Bardwell Valley, NSW, including homicide, assault, sexual offences,robbery, and other crimes against the person.
What is the rate of property crime in Bardwell Valley, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, there were 20 property crime incident in Bardwell Valley, NSW, including arson, theft, and malicious damage to property.
What is the number of drug offenses in Bardwell Valley, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, Bardwell Valley, NSW recorded 7 drug incident, including cocaine, narcotics, cannabis, amphetamines, ecstasy and other drugs.
Community Snapshot – Bardwell Valley (2021)
Bardwell Valley is a quiet suburb with around 2344 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 48.1% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.9 people. The median household weekly income is $2099, though the unemployment rate stands at 4.6%. While 63.1% 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 Bardwell Valley
If you’re considering living near Bardwell Valley , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Earlwood - 439 incidents (0.02432 per 100,000 people)
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- Bardwell Park - 69 incidents (0.02974 per 100,000 people)
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- Turrella - 118 incidents (0.04415 per 100,000 people)
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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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