Crime Rates for Cartwright, NSW
⇌ Compare Cartwright with another suburbAs of the Sep 2026 data release, The Cartwright (2168) crime rate for the Year ending Jun 2026 was calculated from 354 reported incidents, equal to 13,532 incident per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Cartwright, NSW in 2021 was 2,616. In the last 10 years, Cartwright, NSW's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data shows that Assault and Robbery occur at a rate of 1 incident per 31.9 people. For property crimes such as Burglary and Theft, the rate is 1 incident per 25.6 people. Community safety concerns, including Stalking and Harassment, are reported at a rate of 1 incident per 70.7 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 Cartwright for 2026: Theft (82), Assault (63), Drug offences (47).
| Type/Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 282 | 296 | 267 | 295 | 506 | 522 | 475 | 559 | 553 | 440 | 354 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Against justice procedures | 22 | 41 | 23 | 21 | 50 | 67 | 61 | 65 | 68 | 63 | 43 |
| Arson | 7 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 8 |
| Assault | 41 | 43 | 40 | 48 | 56 | 56 | 47 | 85 | 77 | 76 | 63 |
| 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 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Coercive Control | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disorderly conduct | 3 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 14 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 8 |
| Drug offences | 17 | 35 | 23 | 45 | 117 | 167 | 103 | 173 | 127 | 57 | 47 |
| Homicide | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 26 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 30 | 25 | 17 | 26 | 37 | 37 | 43 |
| Liquor offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 32 | 34 | 38 | 46 | 72 | 58 | 51 | 45 | 55 | 45 | 22 |
| Other offences | 5 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 11 | 9 | 68 | 14 | 22 | 10 | 6 |
| Other offences against the person | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Pornography offences | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 5 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 19 | 23 | 12 | 18 |
| Robbery | 5 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 2 |
| Sexual offences | 9 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 9 |
| Theft | 107 | 96 | 88 | 81 | 126 | 102 | 84 | 106 | 108 | 102 | 82 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
In 2026, Cartwright, NSW recorded 354 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 1082 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | incidents (2026) | incidents (2025) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abduction and kidnapping | 0 | 3 | -100.00% (3) |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 20 | 35 | -42.86% (35) |
| Breach bail conditions | 16 | 22 | -27.27% (22) |
| Other offences against justice procedures | 3 | 2 | 50.00% (2) |
| Resist or hinder officer | 4 | 4 | 0.00% (4) |
| Arson | 8 | 2 | 300.00% (2) |
| Assault Police | 4 | 5 | -20.00% (5) |
| Domestic violence related assault | 39 | 51 | -23.53% (51) |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 20 | 20 | 0.00% (20) |
| Criminal intent | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Offensive language | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Trespass | 6 | 5 | 20.00% (5) |
| Dealing, trafficking in amphetamines | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Dealing, trafficking in cannabis | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Dealing, trafficking in cocaine | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Other drug offences | 7 | 7 | 0.00% (7) |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 13 | 13 | 0.00% (13) |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 13 | 15 | -13.33% (15) |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Possession and/or use of ecstasy | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Possession and/or use of narcotics | 5 | 8 | -37.50% (8) |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 7 | 10 | -30.00% (10) |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 43 | 37 | 16.22% (37) |
| Malicious damage to property | 22 | 45 | -51.11% (45) |
| Other offences | 6 | 10 | -40.00% (10) |
| Other offences against the person | 2 | 4 | -50.00% (4) |
| Pornography offences | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 18 | 12 | 50.00% (12) |
| Robbery with a weapon not a firearm | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Robbery without a weapon | 0 | 6 | -100.00% (6) |
| Sexual assault | 6 | 9 | -33.33% (9) |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 3 | 7 | -57.14% (7) |
| Break and enter dwelling | 26 | 23 | 13.04% (23) |
| Fraud | 10 | 15 | -33.33% (15) |
| Motor vehicle theft | 7 | 19 | -63.16% (19) |
| Other theft | 1 | 2 | -50.00% (2) |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 4 | 6 | -33.33% (6) |
| Steal from dwelling | 14 | 18 | -22.22% (18) |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 19 | 19 | 0.00% (19) |
| Steal from retail store | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Transport regulatory offences | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
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 Cartwright, NSW
How common is car theft in the Cartwright, NSW?
There were 19 motor vehicle theft incident(s) recorded between Year ending Jun 2026, averaging 1 incident every 19.2 day.
Is Cartwright, NSW safe in 2026
Based on official statistics, Cartwright, NSW may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 13,532 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 Cartwright, NSW?
In 2026, the most common crime type in Cartwright, NSW was Theft with 82 reported incidents.
Has crime in the Cartwright, NSW increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates have decreased by 32% over the past five years.
What is rate of criminal against person in Cartwright, NSW?
In Year ending Jun 2026, there were 119 incident against persons in Cartwright, NSW, including homicide, assault, sexual offences,robbery, and other crimes against the person.
What is the rate of property crime in Cartwright, NSW?
In Year ending Jun 2026, there were 112 property crime incident in Cartwright, NSW, including arson, theft, and malicious damage to property.
What is the number of drug offenses in Cartwright, NSW?
In Year ending Jun 2026, Cartwright, NSW recorded 47 drug incident, including cocaine, narcotics, cannabis, amphetamines, ecstasy and other drugs.
Community Snapshot – Cartwright (2021)
Cartwright is a quiet suburb with around 2616 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 42.6% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.6 people. The median household weekly income is $826, though the unemployment rate stands at 17.5%. Reflecting its rich cultural diversity, only 48.6% of people were born in Australia, highlighting the suburb’s multicultural character.
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If you’re considering living near Cartwright , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
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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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