Crime Rates for Chester Hill, NSW
⇌ Compare Chester Hill with another suburbAs of the Jun 2026 data release, The Chester Hill (2162) crime rate for the Year ending Mar 2026 was calculated from 940 reported incidents, equal to 6,711 incident per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Chester Hill, NSW in 2021 was 14,007. In the last 10 years, Chester Hill, NSW's crime rate has seen a decrease. Recent data shows that Assault and Robbery occur at a rate of 1 incident per 100.8 people. For property crimes such as Burglary and Theft, the rate is 1 incident per 41.3 people. Community safety concerns, including Stalking and Harassment, are reported at a rate of 1 incident per 168.8 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 Chester Hill for 2026: Theft (294), Assault (147), Intimidation, stalking and harassment (108).
| Type/Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1157 | 1210 | 1096 | 978 | 949 | 905 | 990 | 806 | 879 | 921 | 940 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Against justice procedures | 48 | 53 | 42 | 55 | 40 | 73 | 56 | 51 | 48 | 88 | 88 |
| Arson | 3 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 6 |
| Assault | 118 | 116 | 102 | 76 | 101 | 108 | 75 | 122 | 125 | 136 | 147 |
| Betting and gaming offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Coercive Control | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disorderly conduct | 14 | 18 | 13 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 24 | 10 | 17 | 18 | 21 |
| Drug offences | 103 | 110 | 112 | 131 | 100 | 112 | 147 | 84 | 100 | 76 | 103 |
| Homicide | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 77 | 83 | 61 | 60 | 72 | 87 | 70 | 72 | 102 | 83 | 108 |
| Liquor offences | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 64 | 98 | 73 | 72 | 78 | 73 | 75 | 69 | 75 | 64 | 72 |
| Other offences | 15 | 8 | 16 | 10 | 17 | 24 | 183 | 15 | 11 | 15 | 11 |
| Other offences against the person | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Pornography offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 19 | 26 | 22 | 31 | 30 | 37 | 45 | 30 | 24 | 19 | 28 |
| Robbery | 7 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 9 | 3 | 2 |
| Sexual offences | 22 | 21 | 24 | 15 | 16 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 26 | 17 | 36 |
| Theft | 385 | 335 | 321 | 284 | 314 | 262 | 246 | 247 | 269 | 339 | 294 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 275 | 323 | 297 | 208 | 140 | 83 | 40 | 83 | 62 | 52 | 17 |
In 2026, Chester Hill, NSW recorded 940 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 3296 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 | 48 | 40 | 20.00% (40) |
| Breach bail conditions | 28 | 34 | -17.65% (34) |
| Escape custody | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Other offences against justice procedures | 5 | 3 | 66.67% (3) |
| Resist or hinder officer | 7 | 10 | -30.00% (10) |
| Arson | 6 | 6 | 0.00% (6) |
| Assault Police | 4 | 5 | -20.00% (5) |
| Domestic violence related assault | 95 | 72 | 31.94% (72) |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 48 | 59 | -18.64% (59) |
| Blackmail and extortion | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Criminal intent | 5 | 6 | -16.67% (6) |
| Offensive conduct | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Trespass | 15 | 12 | 25.00% (12) |
| Cultivating cannabis | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Dealing, trafficking in amphetamines | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Dealing, trafficking in cannabis | 5 | 2 | 150.00% (2) |
| Dealing, trafficking in cocaine | 2 | 4 | -50.00% (4) |
| Dealing, trafficking in narcotics | 0 | 9 | -100.00% (9) |
| Dealing, trafficking in other drugs | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Manufacture drug | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Other drug offences | 21 | 12 | 75.00% (12) |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 16 | 8 | 100.00% (8) |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 27 | 23 | 17.39% (23) |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 4 | 2 | 100.00% (2) |
| Possession and/or use of ecstasy | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Possession and/or use of narcotics | 5 | 1 | 400.00% (1) |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 19 | 12 | 58.33% (12) |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 108 | 83 | 30.12% (83) |
| Malicious damage to property | 72 | 64 | 12.50% (64) |
| Other offences | 11 | 15 | -26.67% (15) |
| Other offences against the person | 3 | 0 | 300.00% (0) |
| Pornography offences | 3 | 1 | 200.00% (1) |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 28 | 19 | 47.37% (19) |
| Robbery with a weapon not a firearm | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Robbery without a weapon | 2 | 2 | 0.00% (2) |
| Sexual assault | 23 | 10 | 130.00% (10) |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 13 | 7 | 85.71% (7) |
| Break and enter dwelling | 23 | 27 | -14.81% (27) |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 7 | 9 | -22.22% (9) |
| Fraud | 105 | 129 | -18.60% (129) |
| Motor vehicle theft | 25 | 27 | -7.41% (27) |
| Other theft | 22 | 30 | -26.67% (30) |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 9 | 12 | -25.00% (12) |
| Steal from dwelling | 25 | 22 | 13.64% (22) |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 54 | 53 | 1.89% (53) |
| Steal from person | 3 | 1 | 200.00% (1) |
| Steal from retail store | 21 | 29 | -27.59% (29) |
| Transport regulatory offences | 17 | 52 | -67.31% (52) |
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.
How safe do you feel in Chester Hill, NSW?
Based on community voting, most respondents feel neutral about safety living in Chester Hill, NSW. Results reflect personal perception and are not official crime statistics.
FAQ About Crime in Chester Hill, NSW
How common is car theft in the Chester Hill, NSW?
There were 27 motor vehicle theft incident(s) recorded between Year ending Mar 2026, averaging 1 incident every 13.5 day.
Is Chester Hill, NSW safe in 2026
Yes, Chester Hill, NSW is considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 6,711 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 Chester Hill, NSW?
In 2026, the most common crime type in Chester Hill, NSW was Theft with 294 reported incidents.
Has crime in the Chester Hill, NSW increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Chester Hill, NSW have increased by 4% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Chester Hill, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, there were 297 incident against persons in Chester Hill, NSW, including homicide, assault, sexual offences,robbery, and other crimes against the person.
What is the rate of property crime in Chester Hill, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, there were 372 property crime incident in Chester Hill, NSW, including arson, theft, and malicious damage to property.
What is the number of drug offenses in Chester Hill, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, Chester Hill, NSW recorded 103 drug incident, including cocaine, narcotics, cannabis, amphetamines, ecstasy and other drugs.
Community Snapshot – Chester Hill (2021)
Chester Hill is a vibrant suburb with 14007 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 53% being couple families with children and the average household size is 3.2 people. The median household weekly income is $1355, though the unemployment rate stands at 8.5%. Reflecting its rich cultural diversity, only 49% of people were born in Australia, highlighting the suburb’s multicultural character.
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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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