Crime Rates for Canley Heights, NSW
Year ending Sep 2025 The Canley Heights (2166) crime rate for the Year ending Sep 2025 was calculated from 419 reported incidents, equal to 3,401 incident per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Canley Heights, NSW in 2021 was 12,320. In the last 10 years, Canley Heights, NSW's crime rate has seen a decrease. Recent data shows that Assault and Robbery occur at a rate of 1 incident per 176 people. For property crimes such as Burglary and Theft, the rate is 1 incident per 81.1 people. Community safety concerns, including Stalking and Harassment, are reported at a rate of 1 incident per 352 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 Canley Heights for 2025: Theft (129), Assault (51), Intimidation, stalking and harassment (51).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 502 | 638 | 580 | 511 | 825 | 856 | 967 | 628 | 552 | 474 | 419 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Against justice procedures | 30 | 38 | 33 | 34 | 50 | 72 | 101 | 72 | 68 | 49 | 41 |
| Arson | 2 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Assault | 74 | 94 | 72 | 76 | 73 | 62 | 72 | 68 | 69 | 68 | 51 |
| Betting and gaming offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coercive Control | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disorderly conduct | 10 | 14 | 10 | 5 | 27 | 23 | 21 | 6 | 22 | 8 | 12 |
| Drug offences | 71 | 71 | 84 | 83 | 135 | 246 | 149 | 114 | 46 | 71 | 40 |
| Homicide | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 33 | 51 | 39 | 39 | 59 | 43 | 54 | 57 | 60 | 35 | 51 |
| Liquor offences | 11 | 5 | 18 | 6 | 25 | 33 | 66 | 20 | 21 | 7 | 3 |
| Malicious damage to property | 41 | 63 | 63 | 60 | 56 | 39 | 45 | 45 | 48 | 41 | 45 |
| Other offences | 3 | 12 | 3 | 15 | 13 | 53 | 211 | 26 | 8 | 6 | 5 |
| Other offences against the person | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 3 |
| Pornography offences | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 17 | 20 | 10 | 46 | 36 | 28 | 14 | 21 | 13 | 17 |
| Robbery | 6 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| Sexual offences | 10 | 11 | 19 | 28 | 21 | 17 | 13 | 12 | 22 | 13 | 16 |
| Theft | 208 | 250 | 206 | 148 | 302 | 227 | 197 | 177 | 158 | 152 | 129 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
In 2025, Canley Heights, NSW recorded 419 total crime incidents. Over the period from 2015 to 2025, overall crime has decreased. Cumulatively over this period, the most common crime type was 'Theft' with 2154 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | incidents (2025) | incidents (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abduction and kidnapping | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 26 | 21 | 23.81% (21) |
| Breach bail conditions | 10 | 23 | -56.52% (23) |
| Resist or hinder officer | 5 | 5 | 0.00% (5) |
| Arson | 0 | 3 | -100.00% (3) |
| Assault Police | 2 | 3 | -33.33% (3) |
| Domestic violence related assault | 31 | 41 | -24.39% (41) |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 18 | 24 | -25.00% (24) |
| Criminal intent | 7 | 3 | 133.33% (3) |
| Offensive conduct | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Offensive language | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Trespass | 4 | 3 | 33.33% (3) |
| Cultivating cannabis | 2 | 2 | 0.00% (2) |
| Dealing, trafficking in amphetamines | 2 | 9 | -77.78% (9) |
| Dealing, trafficking in cannabis | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Dealing, trafficking in cocaine | 0 | 8 | -100.00% (8) |
| Dealing, trafficking in narcotics | 2 | 6 | -66.67% (6) |
| Other drug offences | 6 | 2 | 200.00% (2) |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 8 | 10 | -20.00% (10) |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 7 | 10 | -30.00% (10) |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Possession and/or use of ecstasy | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Possession and/or use of narcotics | 5 | 14 | -64.29% (14) |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 5 | 9 | -44.44% (9) |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 51 | 35 | 45.71% (35) |
| Liquor offences | 3 | 7 | -57.14% (7) |
| Malicious damage to property | 45 | 41 | 9.76% (41) |
| Other offences | 5 | 6 | -16.67% (6) |
| Other offences against the person | 3 | 4 | -25.00% (4) |
| Pornography offences | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 17 | 13 | 30.77% (13) |
| Robbery with a weapon not a firearm | 2 | 1 | 100.00% (1) |
| Robbery without a weapon | 3 | 1 | 200.00% (1) |
| Sexual assault | 9 | 8 | 12.50% (8) |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 7 | 5 | 40.00% (5) |
| Break and enter dwelling | 13 | 15 | -13.33% (15) |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Fraud | 33 | 38 | -13.16% (38) |
| Motor vehicle theft | 10 | 14 | -28.57% (14) |
| Other theft | 6 | 8 | -25.00% (8) |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 13 | 18 | -27.78% (18) |
| Steal from dwelling | 15 | 17 | -11.76% (17) |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 36 | 38 | -5.26% (38) |
| Steal from person | 2 | 1 | 100.00% (1) |
| Steal from retail store | 0 | 3 | -100.00% (3) |
| Transport regulatory offences | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
Overview
No of incidents (Year ending Sep 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 Canley Heights, NSW
How common is car theft in the Canley Heights, NSW?
There were 14 motor vehicle theft incident(s) recorded between Year ending Sep 2025, averaging 1 incident every 26.1 day.
Is Canley Heights, NSW safe in 2026
Yes, Canley Heights, NSW is considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 3,401 incidents per 100,000 people for the Year ending Sep 2025 is lower than the overall crime rate in New South Wales.
What is the most common crime in Canley Heights, NSW?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Canley Heights, NSW was Theft with 129 reported incidents.
Has crime in the Canley Heights, NSW increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates have decreased by 57% over the past five years.
What is rate of criminal against person in Canley Heights, NSW?
In Year ending Sep 2025, there were 126 incident against persons in Canley Heights, NSW, including homicide, assault, sexual offences,robbery, and other crimes against the person.
What is the rate of property crime in Canley Heights, NSW?
In Year ending Sep 2025, there were 174 property crime incident in Canley Heights, NSW, including arson, theft, and malicious damage to property.
What is the number of drug offenses in Canley Heights, NSW?
In Year ending Sep 2025, Canley Heights, NSW recorded 40 drug incident, including cocaine, narcotics, cannabis, amphetamines, ecstasy and other drugs.
Community Snapshot – Canley Heights (2021)
Canley Heights is a vibrant suburb with 12320 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 49.6% being couple families with children and the average household size is 3.4 people. The median household weekly income is $1486, though the unemployment rate stands at 10.1%. Reflecting its rich cultural diversity, only 37% of people were born in Australia, highlighting the suburb’s multicultural character.
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Other Safe Suburbs Near Canley Heights
If you’re considering living near Canley Heights , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- St Johns Park - 136 incidents (0.02158 per 100,000 people)
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- Cabramatta - 3169 incidents (0.14989 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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