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Crime Rates for Chisholm, NSW
⇌ Compare Chisholm with another suburbAs of the March 2026 data release, The Chisholm (2322) crime rate for the Year ending Dec 2025 was calculated from 174 reported incidents, equal to 3,802 incident per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Chisholm, NSW in 2021 was 4,577. In the last 10 years, Chisholm, NSW's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data shows that Assault and Robbery occur at a rate of 1 incident per 169.5 people. For property crimes such as Burglary and Theft, the rate is 1 incident per 88 people. Community safety concerns, including Stalking and Harassment, are reported at a rate of 1 incident per 183.1 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 Chisholm for 2025: Theft (52), Intimidation, stalking and harassment (32), Against justice procedures (27).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 29 | 81 | 60 | 64 | 84 | 85 | 105 | 150 | 150 | 169 | 174 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Against justice procedures | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 20 | 14 | 27 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Assault | 2 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 6 | 10 | 17 | 11 | 20 | 27 | 26 |
| 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 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Coercive Control | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disorderly conduct | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Drug offences | 1 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Homicide | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 2 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 15 | 18 | 25 | 32 |
| Liquor offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 2 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 11 | 18 | 16 |
| Other offences | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Other offences against the person | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Pornography offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sexual offences | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 17 | 10 |
| Theft | 21 | 61 | 40 | 34 | 45 | 46 | 53 | 83 | 65 | 52 | 52 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
In 2025, Chisholm, NSW recorded 174 total crime incidents. Over the period from 2015 to 2025, overall crime has increased. Cumulatively over this period, the most common crime type was 'Theft' with 552 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | incidents (2025) | incidents (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 18 | 11 | 63.64% (11) |
| Breach bail conditions | 9 | 3 | 200.00% (3) |
| Arson | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Assault Police | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Domestic violence related assault | 21 | 23 | -8.70% (23) |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 3 | 4 | -25.00% (4) |
| Blackmail and extortion | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Criminal intent | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Trespass | 1 | 2 | -50.00% (2) |
| Other drug offences | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 1 | 2 | -50.00% (2) |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 32 | 25 | 28.00% (25) |
| Malicious damage to property | 16 | 18 | -11.11% (18) |
| Other offences | 0 | 3 | -100.00% (3) |
| Other offences against the person | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Pornography offences | 0 | 3 | -100.00% (3) |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 3 | 2 | 50.00% (2) |
| Sexual assault | 7 | 7 | 0.00% (7) |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 3 | 10 | -70.00% (10) |
| Break and enter dwelling | 9 | 7 | 28.57% (7) |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 3 | 1 | 200.00% (1) |
| Fraud | 11 | 9 | 22.22% (9) |
| Motor vehicle theft | 2 | 2 | 0.00% (2) |
| Other theft | 5 | 6 | -16.67% (6) |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 1 | 2 | -50.00% (2) |
| Steal from dwelling | 5 | 9 | -44.44% (9) |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 16 | 16 | 0.00% (16) |
Overview
No of incidents (Year ending Dec 2025), 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 Chisholm, NSW
How common is car theft in the Chisholm, NSW?
There were 2 motor vehicle theft incident(s) recorded between Year ending Dec 2025, averaging 1 incident every 182.5 day.
Is Chisholm, NSW safe in 2026
Yes, Chisholm, NSW is considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 3,802 incidents per 100,000 people for the Year ending Dec 2025 is lower than the overall crime rate in New South Wales.
What is the most common crime in Chisholm, NSW?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Chisholm, NSW was Theft with 52 reported incidents.
Has crime in the Chisholm, NSW increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Chisholm, NSW have increased by 66% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Chisholm, NSW?
In Year ending Dec 2025, there were 71 incident against persons in Chisholm, NSW, including homicide, assault, sexual offences,robbery, and other crimes against the person.
What is the rate of property crime in Chisholm, NSW?
In Year ending Dec 2025, there were 69 property crime incident in Chisholm, NSW, including arson, theft, and malicious damage to property.
What is the number of drug offenses in Chisholm, NSW?
In Year ending Dec 2025, Chisholm, NSW recorded 2 drug incident, including cocaine, narcotics, cannabis, amphetamines, ecstasy and other drugs.
Community Snapshot – Chisholm (2021)
Chisholm is a quiet suburb with around 4577 people. The area is highly family-oriented, with 60.8% of households being couple families with children and an average household size of 3.2 people. The median household weekly income is $2755, though the unemployment rate stands at 2.4%. A majority of people (83%) were born in Australia, though the suburb still enjoys a touch of cultural variety.
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Other Safe Suburbs Near Chisholm
If you’re considering living near Chisholm , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Berry Park - 4 incidents (0.02198 per 100,000 people)
- Hinton - 12 incidents (0.02548 per 100,000 people)
- Ashtonfield - 121 incidents (0.02637 per 100,000 people)
- Raworth - 77 incidents (0.03677 per 100,000 people)
- Morpeth - 71 incidents (0.04211 per 100,000 people)
- Phoenix Park - 5 incidents (0.06494 per 100,000 people)
- Tenambit - 213 incidents (0.06898 per 100,000 people)
- Thornton - 813 incidents (0.07605 per 100,000 people)
- Metford - 554 incidents (0.11770 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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