Crime Rates for Canterbury, NSW
⇌ Compare Canterbury with another suburbAs of the Jun 2026 data release, The Canterbury (2193) crime rate for the Year ending Mar 2026 was calculated from 373 reported incidents, equal to 3,955 incident per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Canterbury, NSW in 2021 was 9,430. In the last 10 years, Canterbury, NSW's crime rate has seen a decrease. Recent data shows that Assault and Robbery occur at a rate of 1 incident per 134.7 people. For property crimes such as Burglary and Theft, the rate is 1 incident per 62.9 people. Community safety concerns, including Stalking and Harassment, are reported at a rate of 1 incident per 254.9 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 Canterbury for 2026: Theft (189), Assault (49), Intimidation, stalking and harassment (40).
| Type/Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 604 | 540 | 546 | 594 | 536 | 389 | 475 | 430 | 387 | 368 | 373 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Against justice procedures | 22 | 50 | 31 | 20 | 22 | 18 | 30 | 42 | 21 | 24 | 29 |
| Arson | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Assault | 43 | 31 | 44 | 29 | 42 | 37 | 50 | 58 | 77 | 67 | 49 |
| 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 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Coercive Control | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disorderly conduct | 9 | 7 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 2 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 10 |
| Drug offences | 58 | 55 | 61 | 55 | 56 | 37 | 28 | 30 | 10 | 16 | 9 |
| Homicide | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 24 | 16 | 21 | 12 | 26 | 23 | 41 | 28 | 25 | 37 | 40 |
| Liquor offences | 5 | 17 | 8 | 20 | 17 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Malicious damage to property | 31 | 38 | 30 | 38 | 44 | 38 | 40 | 39 | 32 | 26 | 27 |
| Other offences | 6 | 7 | 8 | 12 | 8 | 17 | 74 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Other offences against the person | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Pornography offences | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 11 | 5 | 4 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
| Sexual offences | 6 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 8 | 13 | 6 | 16 | 11 | 15 | 8 |
| Theft | 225 | 154 | 231 | 292 | 231 | 167 | 161 | 169 | 171 | 150 | 189 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 158 | 142 | 78 | 76 | 52 | 18 | 14 | 19 | 20 | 7 | 0 |
In 2026, Canterbury, NSW recorded 373 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 2140 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | incidents (2026) | incidents (2025) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 16 | 13 | 23.08% (13) |
| Breach bail conditions | 8 | 7 | 14.29% (7) |
| Other offences against justice procedures | 0 | 3 | -100.00% (3) |
| Resist or hinder officer | 5 | 1 | 400.00% (1) |
| Arson | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Assault Police | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Domestic violence related assault | 28 | 38 | -26.32% (38) |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 20 | 29 | -31.03% (29) |
| Blackmail and extortion | 1 | 3 | -66.67% (3) |
| Criminal intent | 2 | 1 | 100.00% (1) |
| Offensive conduct | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Offensive language | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Trespass | 6 | 7 | -14.29% (7) |
| Other drug offences | 1 | 2 | -50.00% (2) |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 3 | 6 | -50.00% (6) |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 4 | 4 | 0.00% (4) |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Possession and/or use of narcotics | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 40 | 37 | 8.11% (37) |
| Liquor offences | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Malicious damage to property | 27 | 26 | 3.85% (26) |
| Other offences | 2 | 1 | 100.00% (1) |
| Other offences against the person | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Pornography offences | 1 | 2 | -50.00% (2) |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 4 | 5 | -20.00% (5) |
| Robbery with a firearm | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Robbery with a weapon not a firearm | 2 | 1 | 100.00% (1) |
| Robbery without a weapon | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Sexual assault | 4 | 9 | -55.56% (9) |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 4 | 6 | -33.33% (6) |
| Break and enter dwelling | 25 | 17 | 47.06% (17) |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 5 | 7 | -28.57% (7) |
| Fraud | 34 | 45 | -24.44% (45) |
| Motor vehicle theft | 15 | 6 | 150.00% (6) |
| Other theft | 10 | 13 | -23.08% (13) |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 4 | 2 | 100.00% (2) |
| Steal from dwelling | 29 | 32 | -9.38% (32) |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 39 | 23 | 69.57% (23) |
| Steal from person | 0 | 3 | -100.00% (3) |
| Steal from retail store | 28 | 2 | 1300.00% (2) |
| Transport regulatory offences | 0 | 7 | -100.00% (7) |
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). 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 Canterbury, NSW
How common is car theft in the Canterbury, NSW?
There were 6 motor vehicle theft incident(s) recorded between Year ending Mar 2026, averaging 1 incident every 60.8 day.
Is Canterbury, NSW safe in 2026
Yes, Canterbury, NSW is considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 3,955 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 Canterbury, NSW?
In 2026, the most common crime type in Canterbury, NSW was Theft with 189 reported incidents.
Has crime in the Canterbury, NSW increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates have decreased by 4% over the past five years.
What is rate of criminal against person in Canterbury, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, there were 101 incident against persons in Canterbury, NSW, including homicide, assault, sexual offences,robbery, and other crimes against the person.
What is the rate of property crime in Canterbury, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, there were 216 property crime incident in Canterbury, NSW, including arson, theft, and malicious damage to property.
What is the number of drug offenses in Canterbury, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, Canterbury, NSW recorded 9 drug incident, including cocaine, narcotics, cannabis, amphetamines, ecstasy and other drugs.
Community Snapshot – Canterbury (2021)
Canterbury is a quiet suburb with around 9430 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 40.4% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.5 people. The median household weekly income is $1882, though the unemployment rate stands at 5.6%. Reflecting its rich cultural diversity, only 42.4% of people were born in Australia, highlighting the suburb’s multicultural character.
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Other Safe Suburbs Near Canterbury
If you’re considering living near Canterbury , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Burwood Heights - 25 incidents (0.02205 per 100,000 people)
- Earlwood - 439 incidents (0.02432 per 100,000 people)
- Ashbury - 85 incidents (0.02535 per 100,000 people)
- Bardwell Park - 69 incidents (0.02974 per 100,000 people)
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- Clemton Park - 51 incidents (0.03043 per 100,000 people)
- Hurlstone Park - 176 incidents (0.03519 per 100,000 people)
- Dulwich Hill - 544 incidents (0.03873 per 100,000 people)
- Campsie - 1537 incidents (0.05882 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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