Crime Rates for Canley Vale, NSW
⇌ Compare Canley Vale with another suburbAs of the Sep 2026 data release, The Canley Vale (2166) crime rate for the Year ending Jun 2026 was calculated from 734 reported incidents, equal to 7,126 incident per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Canley Vale, NSW in 2021 was 10,300. In the last 10 years, Canley Vale, NSW's crime rate has seen a decrease. Recent data shows that Assault and Robbery occur at a rate of 1 incident per 132.1 people. For property crimes such as Burglary and Theft, the rate is 1 incident per 69.6 people. Community safety concerns, including Stalking and Harassment, are reported at a rate of 1 incident per 264.1 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 Vale for 2026: Transport regulatory offences (223), Theft (158), Drug offences (81).
| Type/Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 767 | 736 | 839 | 1049 | 928 | 823 | 825 | 660 | 774 | 789 | 734 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Against justice procedures | 40 | 45 | 35 | 47 | 69 | 81 | 58 | 38 | 66 | 23 | 52 |
| Arson | 7 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Assault | 77 | 76 | 82 | 93 | 71 | 82 | 66 | 87 | 73 | 71 | 66 |
| Betting and gaming offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coercive Control | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Disorderly conduct | 27 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 9 | 11 | 19 | 16 |
| Drug offences | 60 | 73 | 115 | 110 | 118 | 148 | 113 | 57 | 134 | 106 | 81 |
| Homicide | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 43 | 40 | 32 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 55 | 61 | 63 | 39 | 36 |
| Liquor offences | 11 | 14 | 39 | 24 | 17 | 53 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 1 | 2 |
| Malicious damage to property | 73 | 52 | 75 | 49 | 49 | 32 | 29 | 46 | 50 | 40 | 38 |
| Other offences | 10 | 24 | 20 | 10 | 26 | 51 | 234 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 19 |
| Other offences against the person | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Pornography offences | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 14 | 22 | 32 | 33 | 36 | 31 | 22 | 15 | 32 | 19 | 21 |
| Robbery | 16 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 3 |
| Sexual offences | 13 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 14 |
| Theft | 257 | 225 | 219 | 220 | 199 | 175 | 119 | 156 | 146 | 148 | 158 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 116 | 124 | 145 | 371 | 262 | 88 | 65 | 118 | 135 | 278 | 223 |
In 2026, Canley Vale, NSW recorded 734 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 2022 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | incidents (2026) | incidents (2025) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abduction and kidnapping | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 18 | 10 | 80.00% (10) |
| Breach bail conditions | 25 | 7 | 257.14% (7) |
| Other offences against justice procedures | 8 | 0 | 800.00% (0) |
| Resist or hinder officer | 1 | 6 | -83.33% (6) |
| Arson | 3 | 0 | 300.00% (0) |
| Assault Police | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Domestic violence related assault | 29 | 25 | 16.00% (25) |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 37 | 45 | -17.78% (45) |
| Coercive Control | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Criminal intent | 4 | 4 | 0.00% (4) |
| Offensive conduct | 2 | 2 | 0.00% (2) |
| Offensive language | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Trespass | 10 | 12 | -16.67% (12) |
| Dealing, trafficking in amphetamines | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Dealing, trafficking in cannabis | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Dealing, trafficking in cocaine | 2 | 3 | -33.33% (3) |
| Dealing, trafficking in ecstasy | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Dealing, trafficking in narcotics | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Manufacture drug | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Other drug offences | 13 | 12 | 8.33% (12) |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 15 | 30 | -50.00% (30) |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 17 | 23 | -26.09% (23) |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 4 | 4 | 0.00% (4) |
| Possession and/or use of ecstasy | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Possession and/or use of narcotics | 18 | 22 | -18.18% (22) |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 6 | 8 | -25.00% (8) |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 36 | 39 | -7.69% (39) |
| Liquor offences | 2 | 1 | 100.00% (1) |
| Malicious damage to property | 38 | 40 | -5.00% (40) |
| Other offences | 19 | 14 | 35.71% (14) |
| Other offences against the person | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Pornography offences | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 21 | 19 | 10.53% (19) |
| Robbery with a firearm | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Robbery with a weapon not a firearm | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Robbery without a weapon | 1 | 6 | -83.33% (6) |
| Sexual assault | 8 | 13 | -38.46% (13) |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 6 | 8 | -25.00% (8) |
| Break and enter dwelling | 14 | 12 | 16.67% (12) |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Fraud | 38 | 29 | 31.03% (29) |
| Motor vehicle theft | 11 | 17 | -35.29% (17) |
| Other theft | 38 | 24 | 58.33% (24) |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 17 | 27 | -37.04% (27) |
| Steal from dwelling | 11 | 13 | -15.38% (13) |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 27 | 25 | 8.00% (25) |
| Steal from person | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Transport regulatory offences | 223 | 278 | -19.78% (278) |
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 Canley Vale, NSW
How common is car theft in the Canley Vale, NSW?
There were 17 motor vehicle theft incident(s) recorded between Year ending Jun 2026, averaging 1 incident every 21.5 day.
Is Canley Vale, NSW safe in 2026
Based on official statistics, Canley Vale, NSW may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 7,126 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 Canley Vale, NSW?
In 2026, the most common crime type in Canley Vale, NSW was Transport regulatory offences with 223 reported incidents.
Has crime in the Canley Vale, NSW increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates have decreased by 11% over the past five years.
What is rate of criminal against person in Canley Vale, NSW?
In Year ending Jun 2026, there were 119 incident against persons in Canley Vale, NSW, including homicide, assault, sexual offences,robbery, and other crimes against the person.
What is the rate of property crime in Canley Vale, NSW?
In Year ending Jun 2026, there were 199 property crime incident in Canley Vale, NSW, including arson, theft, and malicious damage to property.
What is the number of drug offenses in Canley Vale, NSW?
In Year ending Jun 2026, Canley Vale, NSW recorded 81 drug incident, including cocaine, narcotics, cannabis, amphetamines, ecstasy and other drugs.
Community Snapshot – Canley Vale (2021)
Canley Vale is a vibrant suburb with 10300 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 47.8% being couple families with children and the average household size is 3.1 people. The median household weekly income is $1330, though the unemployment rate stands at 9.7%. Reflecting its rich cultural diversity, only 34.1% of people were born in Australia, highlighting the suburb’s multicultural character.
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Other Safe Suburbs Near Canley Vale
If you’re considering living near Canley Vale , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Fairfield West - 415 incidents (0.03197 per 100,000 people)
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- Fairfield - 2478 incidents (0.13325 per 100,000 people)
- Warwick Farm - 1339 incidents (0.21826 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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