Crime Rates for Carnes Hill, NSW
⇌ Compare Carnes Hill with another suburbAs of the Jun 2026 data release, The Carnes Hill (2171) crime rate for the Year ending Mar 2026 was calculated from 161 reported incidents, equal to 4,832 incident per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Carnes Hill, NSW in 2021 was 3,332. In the last 10 years, Carnes Hill, NSW's crime rate has remained relatively stable. Recent data shows that Assault and Robbery occur at a rate of 1 incident per 114.9 people. For property crimes such as Burglary and Theft, the rate is 1 incident per 31.7 people. Community safety concerns, including Stalking and Harassment, are reported at a rate of 1 incident per 238 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 Carnes Hill for 2026: Theft (84), Assault (22), Malicious damage to property (20).
| Type/Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 141 | 181 | 193 | 142 | 206 | 133 | 167 | 174 | 166 | 181 | 161 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Against justice procedures | 3 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 8 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assault | 10 | 16 | 21 | 3 | 14 | 14 | 28 | 15 | 25 | 29 | 22 |
| 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 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Coercive Control | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disorderly conduct | 2 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 7 | 2 |
| Drug offences | 5 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 16 | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Homicide | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 4 | 12 | 15 | 5 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 14 | 13 |
| Liquor offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 10 | 8 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 13 | 14 | 5 | 8 | 20 |
| Other offences | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 25 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Other offences against the person | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Pornography offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Sexual offences | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 6 |
| Theft | 97 | 124 | 119 | 105 | 145 | 89 | 67 | 109 | 104 | 105 | 84 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
In 2026, Carnes Hill, NSW recorded 161 total crime incidents. Over the period from 2016 to 2026, overall crime has increased. Cumulatively over this period, the most common crime type was 'Theft' with 1148 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | incidents (2026) | incidents (2025) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 4 | 3 | 33.33% (3) |
| Breach bail conditions | 4 | 1 | 300.00% (1) |
| Resist or hinder officer | 0 | 3 | -100.00% (3) |
| Assault Police | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Domestic violence related assault | 14 | 17 | -17.65% (17) |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 8 | 10 | -20.00% (10) |
| Blackmail and extortion | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Trespass | 2 | 7 | -71.43% (7) |
| Other drug offences | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 3 | 0 | 300.00% (0) |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 13 | 14 | -7.14% (14) |
| Liquor offences | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Malicious damage to property | 20 | 8 | 150.00% (8) |
| Other offences | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Other offences against the person | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Sexual assault | 3 | 5 | -40.00% (5) |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 3 | 2 | 50.00% (2) |
| Break and enter dwelling | 2 | 12 | -83.33% (12) |
| Fraud | 27 | 35 | -22.86% (35) |
| Motor vehicle theft | 7 | 5 | 40.00% (5) |
| Other theft | 6 | 4 | 50.00% (4) |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Steal from dwelling | 3 | 5 | -40.00% (5) |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 8 | 13 | -38.46% (13) |
| Steal from retail store | 31 | 30 | 3.33% (30) |
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 Carnes Hill, NSW
How common is car theft in the Carnes Hill, NSW?
There were 5 motor vehicle theft incident(s) recorded between Year ending Mar 2026, averaging 1 incident every 73 day.
Is Carnes Hill, NSW safe in 2026
Yes, Carnes Hill, NSW is considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 4,832 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 Carnes Hill, NSW?
In 2026, the most common crime type in Carnes Hill, NSW was Theft with 84 reported incidents.
Has crime in the Carnes Hill, NSW increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Carnes Hill, NSW have increased by 21% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Carnes Hill, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, there were 43 incident against persons in Carnes Hill, NSW, including homicide, assault, sexual offences,robbery, and other crimes against the person.
What is the rate of property crime in Carnes Hill, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, there were 104 property crime incident in Carnes Hill, NSW, including arson, theft, and malicious damage to property.
What is the number of drug offenses in Carnes Hill, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, Carnes Hill, NSW recorded 3 drug incident, including cocaine, narcotics, cannabis, amphetamines, ecstasy and other drugs.
Community Snapshot – Carnes Hill (2021)
Carnes Hill is a quiet suburb with around 3332 people. The area is highly family-oriented, with 69.9% of households being couple families with children and an average household size of 3.8 people. The median household weekly income is $2630, though the unemployment rate stands at 5%. While 51.8% of people were born in Australia, the area still reflects a multicultural spirit through its people, food, and events
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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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