Crime Rates for Callaghan, NSW
⇌ Compare Callaghan with another suburbAs of the March 2026 data release, The Callaghan (2308) crime rate for the Year ending Dec 2025 was calculated from 133 reported incidents, equal to 9,794 incident per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Callaghan, NSW in 2021 was 1,358. In the last 10 years, Callaghan, NSW's crime rate has seen a decrease. Recent data shows that Assault and Robbery occur at a rate of 1 incident per 679 people. For property crimes such as Burglary and Theft, the rate is 1 incident per 33.1 people. Community safety concerns, including Stalking and Harassment, are reported at a rate of 1 incident per 452.7 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 Callaghan for 2025: Transport regulatory offences (68), Theft (31), Malicious damage to property (9).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 218 | 296 | 409 | 391 | 260 | 126 | 88 | 94 | 122 | 138 | 133 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Against justice procedures | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 3 |
| Arson | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Assault | 0 | 7 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| 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 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| Coercive Control | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disorderly conduct | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Drug offences | 5 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Homicide | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 4 |
| Liquor offences | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 11 | 11 | 17 | 16 | 21 | 11 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 9 |
| Other offences | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Other offences against the person | 0 | 2 | 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 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Robbery | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual offences | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 5 |
| Theft | 76 | 88 | 87 | 107 | 60 | 31 | 37 | 36 | 36 | 41 | 31 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 117 | 175 | 282 | 245 | 160 | 62 | 25 | 24 | 48 | 71 | 68 |
In 2025, Callaghan, NSW recorded 133 total crime incidents. Over the period from 2015 to 2025, overall crime has decreased. Cumulatively over this period, the most common crime type was 'Transport regulatory offences' with 1277 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | incidents (2025) | incidents (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 4 | -75.00% (4) |
| Resist or hinder officer | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Arson | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 4 | 1 | 300.00% (1) |
| Blackmail and extortion | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Trespass | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Other drug offences | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 4 | 3 | 33.33% (3) |
| Malicious damage to property | 9 | 9 | 0.00% (9) |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 5 | 0 | 500.00% (0) |
| Robbery without a weapon | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Sexual assault | 4 | 3 | 33.33% (3) |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 2 | -50.00% (2) |
| Fraud | 3 | 5 | -40.00% (5) |
| Motor vehicle theft | 3 | 4 | -25.00% (4) |
| Other theft | 7 | 15 | -53.33% (15) |
| Steal from dwelling | 2 | 2 | 0.00% (2) |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 13 | 12 | 8.33% (12) |
| Steal from person | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Transport regulatory offences | 68 | 71 | -4.23% (71) |
Overview
No of incidents (Year ending Dec 2025), 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 Callaghan, NSW
How common is car theft in the Callaghan, NSW?
There were 4 motor vehicle theft incident(s) recorded between Year ending Dec 2025, averaging 1 incident every 91.3 day.
Is Callaghan, NSW safe in 2026
Based on official statistics, Callaghan, NSW may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 9,794 incidents per 100,000 people for the Year ending Dec 2025 is higher than the overall crime rate in New South Wales.
What is the most common crime in Callaghan, NSW?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Callaghan, NSW was Transport regulatory offences with 68 reported incidents.
Has crime in the Callaghan, NSW increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Callaghan, NSW have increased by 51% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Callaghan, NSW?
In Year ending Dec 2025, there were 14 incident against persons in Callaghan, NSW, including homicide, assault, sexual offences,robbery, and other crimes against the person.
What is the rate of property crime in Callaghan, NSW?
In Year ending Dec 2025, there were 40 property crime incident in Callaghan, NSW, including arson, theft, and malicious damage to property.
What is the number of drug offenses in Callaghan, NSW?
In Year ending Dec 2025, Callaghan, NSW recorded 2 drug incident, including cocaine, narcotics, cannabis, amphetamines, ecstasy and other drugs.
Community Snapshot – Callaghan (2021)
Callaghan is a quiet suburb with around people. This suburb has a small number of families with children, only 0% of households with an average household size of people. The median household weekly income is $, though the unemployment rate stands at %. Reflecting its rich cultural diversity, only 0% of people were born in Australia, highlighting the suburb’s multicultural character.
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If you’re considering living near Callaghan , 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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