Crime Rates for Burwood Heights, NSW
⇌ Compare Burwood Heights with another suburbAs of the Jun 2026 data release, The Burwood Heights (2136) crime rate for the Year ending Mar 2026 was calculated from 25 reported incidents, equal to 2,205 incident per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Burwood Heights, NSW in 2021 was 1,134. In the last 10 years, Burwood Heights, NSW's crime rate has seen a decrease. Recent data shows that Assault and Robbery occur at a rate of 1 incident per 567 people. For property crimes such as Burglary and Theft, the rate is 1 incident per 75.6 people. Community safety concerns, including Stalking and Harassment, are reported at a rate of 1 incident per 1134 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 Burwood Heights for 2026: Theft (12), Intimidation, stalking and harassment (4), Against justice procedures (3).
| Type/Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 23 | 32 | 22 | 39 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 28 | 17 | 23 | 25 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Against justice procedures | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Assault | 0 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| 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 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Coercive Control | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disorderly conduct | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Drug offences | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Homicide | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| Liquor offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 3 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Other offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Other offences against the person | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pornography offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sexual offences | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Theft | 18 | 18 | 17 | 28 | 11 | 13 | 8 | 11 | 4 | 15 | 12 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
In 2026, Burwood Heights, NSW recorded 25 total crime incidents. Over the period from 2016 to 2026, overall crime has increased. Cumulatively over this period, the most common crime type was 'Theft' with 155 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | incidents (2026) | incidents (2025) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 2 | -50.00% (2) |
| Domestic violence related assault | 3 | 2 | 50.00% (2) |
| Trespass | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 4 | 1 | 300.00% (1) |
| Malicious damage to property | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Other offences | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Sexual assault | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Break and enter dwelling | 2 | 5 | -60.00% (5) |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Fraud | 1 | 4 | -75.00% (4) |
| Motor vehicle theft | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Other theft | 2 | 1 | 100.00% (1) |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 2 | 4 | -50.00% (4) |
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). 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 Burwood Heights, NSW
How common is car theft in the Burwood Heights, NSW?
Motor vehicle theft does not occur in the Burwood Heights, NSW.
Is Burwood Heights, NSW safe in 2026
Yes, Burwood Heights, NSW is considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 2,205 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 Burwood Heights, NSW?
In 2026, the most common crime type in Burwood Heights, NSW was Theft with 12 reported incidents.
Has crime in the Burwood Heights, NSW increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Burwood Heights, NSW have increased by 9% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Burwood Heights, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, there were 8 incident against persons in Burwood Heights, NSW, including homicide, assault, sexual offences,robbery, and other crimes against the person.
What is the rate of property crime in Burwood Heights, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, there were 12 property crime incident in Burwood Heights, NSW, including arson, theft, and malicious damage to property.
What is the number of drug offenses in Burwood Heights, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, Burwood Heights, NSW recorded 0 drug incident, including cocaine, narcotics, cannabis, amphetamines, ecstasy and other drugs.
Community Snapshot – Burwood Heights (2021)
Burwood Heights is a quiet suburb with around 1134 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 48.1% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.7 people. The median household weekly income is $2087, though the unemployment rate stands at 4.9%. Reflecting its rich cultural diversity, only 46.4% of people were born in Australia, highlighting the suburb’s multicultural character.
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Other Safe Suburbs Near Burwood Heights
If you’re considering living near Burwood Heights , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Ashbury - 85 incidents (0.02535 per 100,000 people)
- Croydon - 302 incidents (0.02808 per 100,000 people)
- Belfield - 189 incidents (0.02883 per 100,000 people)
- Croydon Park - 326 incidents (0.02983 per 100,000 people)
- Enfield - 98 incidents (0.03275 per 100,000 people)
- Campsie - 1537 incidents (0.05882 per 100,000 people)
- Ashfield - 1386 incidents (0.06023 per 100,000 people)
- Strathfield - 1716 incidents (0.06622 per 100,000 people)
- Burwood - 2375 incidents (0.13032 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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