Crime Rates for Birchgrove, NSW
⇌ Compare Birchgrove with another suburbAs of the Sep 2026 data release, The Birchgrove (2041) crime rate for the Year ending Jun 2026 was calculated from 84 reported incidents, equal to 2,602 incident per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Birchgrove, NSW in 2021 was 3,228. In the last 10 years, Birchgrove, NSW's crime rate has seen a decrease. Recent data shows that Assault and Robbery occur at a rate of 1 incident per 403.5 people. For property crimes such as Burglary and Theft, the rate is 1 incident per 62.1 people. Community safety concerns, including Stalking and Harassment, are reported at a rate of 1 incident per 1076 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 Birchgrove for 2026: Theft (31), Other offences (17), Assault (13).
| Type/Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 133 | 136 | 100 | 95 | 105 | 93 | 73 | 102 | 70 | 102 | 84 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Against justice procedures | 7 | 7 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 14 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 3 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assault | 10 | 16 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 13 |
| 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 | 2 |
| Coercive Control | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disorderly conduct | 4 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Drug offences | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
| Homicide | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 12 | 14 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 6 |
| Liquor offences | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 32 | 21 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 17 | 11 | 4 | 7 |
| Other offences | 23 | 16 | 23 | 17 | 20 | 15 | 22 | 13 | 5 | 16 | 17 |
| Other offences against the person | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pornography offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sexual offences | 0 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Theft | 42 | 45 | 33 | 37 | 47 | 41 | 28 | 33 | 31 | 52 | 31 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
In 2026, Birchgrove, NSW recorded 84 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 420 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | incidents (2026) | incidents (2025) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Resist or hinder officer | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Domestic violence related assault | 4 | 4 | 0.00% (4) |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 9 | 4 | 125.00% (4) |
| Blackmail and extortion | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Criminal intent | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Trespass | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Dealing, trafficking in cocaine | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Dealing, trafficking in narcotics | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 6 | 3 | 100.00% (3) |
| Liquor offences | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Malicious damage to property | 7 | 4 | 75.00% (4) |
| Other offences | 17 | 16 | 6.25% (16) |
| Pornography offences | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 0 | 3 | -100.00% (3) |
| Sexual assault | 4 | 3 | 33.33% (3) |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Break and enter dwelling | 6 | 2 | 200.00% (2) |
| Fraud | 5 | 14 | -64.29% (14) |
| Motor vehicle theft | 4 | 11 | -63.64% (11) |
| Other theft | 2 | 5 | -60.00% (5) |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 2 | 2 | 0.00% (2) |
| Steal from dwelling | 7 | 6 | 16.67% (6) |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 5 | 12 | -58.33% (12) |
Overview
No of incidents (Year ending Jun 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). As population numbers may have changed since 2021, the calculated rates may not accurately reflect current population levels or the current situation in each area (suburb, LGA, and state). Therefore, the rates should be used as an indicator rather than a definitive measure of whether a suburb is safe or unsafe.
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FAQ About Crime in Birchgrove, NSW
How common is car theft in the Birchgrove, NSW?
There were 11 motor vehicle theft incident(s) recorded between Year ending Jun 2026, averaging 1 incident every 33.2 day.
Is Birchgrove, NSW safe in 2026
Based on official statistics, Birchgrove, NSW may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 2,602 incidents per 100,000 people for the Year ending Jun 2026 is higher than the overall crime rate in New South Wales.
What is the most common crime in Birchgrove, NSW?
In 2026, the most common crime type in Birchgrove, NSW was Theft with 31 reported incidents.
Has crime in the Birchgrove, NSW increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates have decreased by 10% over the past five years.
What is rate of criminal against person in Birchgrove, NSW?
In Year ending Jun 2026, there were 25 incident against persons in Birchgrove, NSW, including homicide, assault, sexual offences,robbery, and other crimes against the person.
What is the rate of property crime in Birchgrove, NSW?
In Year ending Jun 2026, there were 38 property crime incident in Birchgrove, NSW, including arson, theft, and malicious damage to property.
What is the number of drug offenses in Birchgrove, NSW?
In Year ending Jun 2026, Birchgrove, NSW recorded 1 drug incident, including cocaine, narcotics, cannabis, amphetamines, ecstasy and other drugs.
Community Snapshot – Birchgrove (2021)
Birchgrove is a quiet suburb with around 3228 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 44.5% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.4 people. The median household weekly income is $3603, though the unemployment rate stands at 3.5%. While 69% 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 Birchgrove
If you’re considering living near Birchgrove , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Greenwich - 124 incidents (0.02267 per 100,000 people)
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- Woolwich - 31 incidents (0.03721 per 100,000 people)
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- Balmain East - 114 incidents (0.06000 per 100,000 people)
- Balmain - 873 incidents (0.08351 per 100,000 people)
- Pyrmont - 1374 incidents (0.10855 per 100,000 people)
- Barangaroo - 258 incidents (1.17273 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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