Crime Rates for Carlton, NSW
⇌ Compare Carlton with another suburbAs of the Jun 2026 data release, The Carlton (2218) crime rate for the Year ending Mar 2026 was calculated from 325 reported incidents, equal to 3,057 incident per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Carlton, NSW in 2021 was 10,631. In the last 10 years, Carlton, NSW's crime rate has seen a decrease. Recent data shows that Assault and Robbery occur at a rate of 1 incident per 231.1 people. For property crimes such as Burglary and Theft, the rate is 1 incident per 111.9 people. Community safety concerns, including Stalking and Harassment, are reported at a rate of 1 incident per 408.9 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 Carlton for 2026: Theft (85), Assault (52), Intimidation, stalking and harassment (43).
| Type/Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 552 | 470 | 387 | 415 | 433 | 313 | 384 | 302 | 282 | 300 | 325 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Against justice procedures | 26 | 33 | 23 | 22 | 32 | 40 | 36 | 25 | 31 | 21 | 40 |
| Arson | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
| Assault | 62 | 54 | 36 | 75 | 56 | 50 | 48 | 39 | 41 | 45 | 52 |
| Betting and gaming offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 5 |
| Coercive Control | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disorderly conduct | 9 | 10 | 10 | 3 | 16 | 7 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 7 |
| Drug offences | 33 | 33 | 15 | 11 | 22 | 20 | 55 | 34 | 15 | 29 | 10 |
| Homicide | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 28 | 36 | 30 | 37 | 37 | 29 | 25 | 17 | 27 | 26 | 43 |
| Liquor offences | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Malicious damage to property | 41 | 57 | 38 | 35 | 37 | 26 | 17 | 22 | 20 | 36 | 40 |
| Other offences | 8 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 3 | 10 | 57 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 5 |
| Other offences against the person | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| Pornography offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 12 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3 |
| Robbery | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual offences | 8 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 12 | 6 | 9 |
| Theft | 209 | 139 | 163 | 157 | 150 | 92 | 92 | 111 | 92 | 95 | 85 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 110 | 86 | 47 | 53 | 56 | 24 | 24 | 29 | 21 | 22 | 18 |
In 2026, Carlton, NSW recorded 325 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 1385 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | incidents (2026) | incidents (2025) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 22 | 12 | 83.33% (12) |
| Breach bail conditions | 12 | 8 | 50.00% (8) |
| Other offences against justice procedures | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Resist or hinder officer | 4 | 1 | 300.00% (1) |
| Arson | 2 | 4 | -50.00% (4) |
| Assault Police | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Domestic violence related assault | 42 | 29 | 44.83% (29) |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 10 | 14 | -28.57% (14) |
| Betting and gaming offences | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Blackmail and extortion | 5 | 0 | 500.00% (0) |
| Criminal intent | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Offensive conduct | 2 | 2 | 0.00% (2) |
| Trespass | 5 | 4 | 25.00% (4) |
| Dealing, trafficking in amphetamines | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Dealing, trafficking in cannabis | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Other drug offences | 1 | 7 | -85.71% (7) |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 0 | 7 | -100.00% (7) |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 6 | 10 | -40.00% (10) |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 3 | 3 | 0.00% (3) |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 43 | 26 | 65.38% (26) |
| Liquor offences | 3 | 1 | 200.00% (1) |
| Malicious damage to property | 40 | 36 | 11.11% (36) |
| Other offences | 5 | 2 | 150.00% (2) |
| Other offences against the person | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 3 | 5 | -40.00% (5) |
| Robbery without a weapon | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Sexual assault | 2 | 4 | -50.00% (4) |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 7 | 2 | 250.00% (2) |
| Break and enter dwelling | 10 | 11 | -9.09% (11) |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Fraud | 24 | 29 | -17.24% (29) |
| Motor vehicle theft | 10 | 5 | 100.00% (5) |
| Other theft | 4 | 7 | -42.86% (7) |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 2 | 4 | -50.00% (4) |
| Steal from dwelling | 13 | 9 | 44.44% (9) |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 15 | 19 | -21.05% (19) |
| Steal from person | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Steal from retail store | 5 | 11 | -54.55% (11) |
| Transport regulatory offences | 18 | 22 | -18.18% (22) |
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 Carlton, NSW
How common is car theft in the Carlton, NSW?
There were 5 motor vehicle theft incident(s) recorded between Year ending Mar 2026, averaging 1 incident every 73 day.
Is Carlton, NSW safe in 2026
Yes, Carlton, NSW is considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 3,057 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 Carlton, NSW?
In 2026, the most common crime type in Carlton, NSW was Theft with 85 reported incidents.
Has crime in the Carlton, NSW increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Carlton, NSW have increased by 4% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Carlton, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, there were 111 incident against persons in Carlton, NSW, including homicide, assault, sexual offences,robbery, and other crimes against the person.
What is the rate of property crime in Carlton, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, there were 127 property crime incident in Carlton, NSW, including arson, theft, and malicious damage to property.
What is the number of drug offenses in Carlton, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, Carlton, NSW recorded 10 drug incident, including cocaine, narcotics, cannabis, amphetamines, ecstasy and other drugs.
Community Snapshot – Carlton (2021)
Carlton is a vibrant suburb with 10631 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 47.5% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.7 people. The median household weekly income is $1860, though the unemployment rate stands at 6%. Reflecting its rich cultural diversity, only 45.3% of people were born in Australia, highlighting the suburb’s multicultural character.
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Other Safe Suburbs Near Carlton
If you’re considering living near Carlton , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
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- Carss Park - 50 incidents (0.03953 per 100,000 people)
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- Kogarah - 1428 incidents (0.08699 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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