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Crime Rates for Claremont Meadows, NSW
Year ending Jun 2025 The Claremont Meadows (2747) crime rate for the Year ending Jun 2025 was calculated from 175 reported incidents, equal to 3,380 incident per 100,000 residents. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Claremont Meadows, NSW in 2021 was 5,177. In the last 10 years, Claremont Meadows, NSW's crime rate has seen a decrease. Recent data shows that Assault and Robbery occur at a rate of 1 incident per 398.2 residents. For property crimes such as Burglary and Theft, the rate is 1 incident per 97.7 residents. Community safety concerns, including Stalking and Harassment, are reported at a rate of 1 incident per 235.3 residents. When reviewing these figures, it’s also valuable to compare them with broader crime trends across the Greater Sydney region.Most Common Crimes in Claremont Meadows for 2025: Theft (38), Assault (31), Intimidation, stalking and harassment (29).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 212 | 192 | 200 | 202 | 237 | 202 | 186 | 181 | 140 | 143 | 175 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Against justice procedures | 25 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 10 | 12 | 6 | 19 | 19 | 28 |
| Arson | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Assault | 23 | 24 | 29 | 16 | 30 | 26 | 20 | 13 | 19 | 13 | 31 |
| Betting and gaming offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Coercive Control | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Disorderly conduct | 4 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| Drug offences | 4 | 14 | 2 | 5 | 14 | 14 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 2 |
| Homicide | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 14 | 8 | 12 | 17 | 20 | 27 | 10 | 16 | 15 | 22 | 29 |
| Liquor offences | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 27 | 22 | 26 | 27 | 19 | 30 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 11 | 23 |
| Other offences | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| Other offences against the person | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pornography offences | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 3 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Sexual offences | 3 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 9 |
| Theft | 103 | 101 | 102 | 105 | 120 | 80 | 116 | 97 | 48 | 53 | 38 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
In 2025, Claremont Meadows, NSW recorded 175 total crime incidents. Over the period from 2015 to 2025, overall crime has decreased. Cumulatively over this period, the most common crime type was 'Theft' with 963 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | incidents (2025) | incidents (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 13 | 10 | 30.00% (10) |
| Breach bail conditions | 11 | 1 | 1000.00% (1) |
| Other offences against justice procedures | 1 | 7 | -85.71% (7) |
| Resist or hinder officer | 3 | 1 | 200.00% (1) |
| Arson | 1 | 2 | -50.00% (2) |
| Assault Police | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Domestic violence related assault | 25 | 9 | 177.78% (9) |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 6 | 3 | 100.00% (3) |
| Blackmail and extortion | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Coercive Control | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Trespass | 6 | 0 | 600.00% (0) |
| Dealing, trafficking in narcotics | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Other drug offences | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 1 | 3 | -66.67% (3) |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 29 | 22 | 31.82% (22) |
| Malicious damage to property | 23 | 11 | 109.09% (11) |
| Other offences | 0 | 4 | -100.00% (4) |
| Pornography offences | 1 | 2 | -50.00% (2) |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 4 | 1 | 300.00% (1) |
| Robbery with a weapon not a firearm | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Sexual assault | 6 | 6 | 0.00% (6) |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 3 | 3 | 0.00% (3) |
| Break and enter dwelling | 4 | 7 | -42.86% (7) |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Fraud | 9 | 21 | -57.14% (21) |
| Motor vehicle theft | 4 | 5 | -20.00% (5) |
| Other theft | 3 | 1 | 200.00% (1) |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Steal from dwelling | 3 | 1 | 200.00% (1) |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 12 | 15 | -20.00% (15) |
| Steal from person | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Steal from retail store | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
AI Analysis
1. Overall Crime Trends:
- Crime levels fluctuate over the 11-year period, with some crime categories showing increases in recent years (2024-2025), while others decline or remain stable.
- Fraud peaked significantly in 2019 (80 incidents) and again in 2022 (67 incidents), with a sharp drop to 9 incidents by 2025.
- Intimidation, stalking, and harassment generally increased from 8 in 2016 to a peak of 29 in 2025.
- Domestic violence related assault varies but peaks at 25 in 2025, showing an upward trend from lower mid-teens in earlier years.
- Malicious damage to property spiked in 2020 (30 incidents), then decreased to 11 by 2024, rising again to 23 in 2025.
2. Most Common and Serious Crime Types (latest year 2025 data):
- Intimidation, stalking and harassment: 29 incidents.
- Domestic violence related assault: 25 incidents.
- Malicious damage to property: 23 incidents.
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order: 13 incidents.
- Steal from motor vehicle: 12 incidents.
- Fraud: 9 incidents.
- Sexual assault: 6 incidents.
- Trespass: 6 incidents.
- Non-domestic violence related assault: 6 incidents.
- Other less frequent serious crimes like robbery and weapons offences are low (1-4 incidents).
3. Significant Year-to-Year Spikes or Drops:
- Fraud dropped sharply from 67 in 2022 to 21 in 2024 and further to 9 in 2025.
- Breach bail conditions dropped drastically from 13 in 2015 to 1 in 2024, then rose to 11 in 2025.
- Intimidation, stalking and harassment increased notably from 10 in 2021 to 27 in 2020 and further to 29 in 2025.
- Malicious damage to property surged in 2020 (30), then fell to 11 in 2024 before rising to 23 in 2025.
- Steal from motor vehicle peaked in 2021 at 28 incidents and declined to 12 in 2025.
- Domestic violence related assault increased from 9 in 2024 to 25 in 2025, a significant spike.
4. Safety-Relevant Observations:
- Property crimes (fraud, malicious damage, stealing from motor vehicle/dwelling) dominate overall crime counts, though fraud shows a major decline post-2022.
- Violent crimes such as domestic violence related assault and intimidation/stalking show increasing trends recently, indicating potential rising personal safety concerns.
- Robbery and homicide-related crimes remain very low or zero throughout the period.
- Drug offences are relatively low
Disclaimer: This content is AI-generated and may contain inaccuracies. Please verify information independently.
Overview
No of incidents (Year ending Jun 2025), people in 2021Community Snapshot – Claremont Meadows (2021)
Claremont Meadows is a quiet suburb with around 5177 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 58.8% being couple families with children and the average household size is 3.2 people. The median household weekly income is $2297, though the unemployment rate stands at 4.4%. A majority of residents (70.8%) were born in Australia, though the suburb still enjoys a touch of cultural variety.
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Common FAQ about Claremont Meadows, NSW Criminal
How common is car theft in the Claremont Meadows, NSW?
There were 5 motor vehicle theft incident(s) recorded between Year ending Jun 2025, averaging 1 incident every 73 day.
Is Claremont Meadows, NSW safe in 2025
Yes, Claremont Meadows, NSW is considered safe, as its crime rate of 3,380 incidents per 100,000 people for the Year ending Jun 2025 is lower than the overall crime rate in New South Wales.
What is the most common crime in Claremont Meadows, NSW?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Claremont Meadows, NSW was Theft with 38 reported incidents.
Has crime in the Claremont Meadows, NSW increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates have decreased by 6% over the past five years.
What is rate of criminal against person in Claremont Meadows, NSW?
In Year ending Jun 2025, there were 71 incident against persons in Claremont Meadows, NSW, including homicide, assault, sexual offences,robbery, and other crimes against the person.
What is the rate of property crime in Claremont Meadows, NSW?
In Year ending Jun 2025, there were 62 property crime incident in Claremont Meadows, NSW, including arson, theft, and malicious damage to property.
What is the number of drug offenses in Claremont Meadows, NSW?
In Year ending Jun 2025, Claremont Meadows, NSW recorded 2 drug incident, including cocaine, narcotics, cannabis, amphetamines, ecstasy and other drugs.
*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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