Crime Rates for Clifton, NSW
⇌ Compare Clifton with another suburbAs of the Jun 2026 data release, The Clifton (2515) crime rate for the Year ending Mar 2026 was calculated from 2 reported incidents, equal to 5,714 incident per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Clifton, NSW in 2021 was 35. In the last 10 years, Clifton, NSW's crime rate has seen a decrease. For property crimes such as Burglary and Theft, the rate is 1 incident per 35 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 Clifton for 2026: Intimidation, stalking and harassment (1), Malicious damage to property (1).
| Type/Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3 | 44 | 17 | 1 | 2 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Against justice procedures | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Assault | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 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 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coercive Control | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disorderly conduct | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drug offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Homicide | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Liquor offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Other offences | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other offences against the person | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pornography offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sexual offences | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Theft | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 0 | 33 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
In 2026, Clifton, NSW recorded 2 total crime incidents. Over the period from 2016 to 2026, overall crime has decreased. Cumulatively over this period, the most common crime type was 'Transport regulatory offences' with 52 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | incidents (2026) | incidents (2025) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arson | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 2 | -50.00% (2) |
| Fraud | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
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.
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FAQ About Crime in Clifton, NSW
How common is car theft in the Clifton, NSW?
Motor vehicle theft does not occur in the Clifton, NSW.
Is Clifton, NSW safe in 2026
Yes, Clifton, NSW is considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 5,714 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 Clifton, NSW?
In 2026, the most common crime type in Clifton, NSW was Intimidation, stalking and harassment with 1 reported incidents.
Has crime in the Clifton, NSW increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates have decreased by 86% over the past five years.
What is rate of criminal against person in Clifton, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, there were 1 incident against persons in Clifton, NSW, including homicide, assault, sexual offences,robbery, and other crimes against the person.
What is the rate of property crime in Clifton, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, there were 1 property crime incident in Clifton, NSW, including arson, theft, and malicious damage to property.
What is the number of drug offenses in Clifton, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, Clifton, NSW recorded 0 drug incident, including cocaine, narcotics, cannabis, amphetamines, ecstasy and other drugs.
Community Snapshot – Clifton (2021)
Clifton is a quiet suburb with around 35 people. The area is highly family-oriented, with 85.7% of households being couple families with children and an average household size of 2.4 people. The median household weekly income is $2583, though the unemployment rate stands at 8.3%. A majority of people (75.7%) were born in Australia, though the suburb still enjoys a touch of cultural variety.
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Other Safe Suburbs Near Clifton
If you’re considering living near Clifton , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Stanwell Park - 12 incidents (0.00783 per 100,000 people)
- Wombarra - 26 incidents (0.02754 per 100,000 people)
- Stanwell Tops - 15 incidents (0.02901 per 100,000 people)
- Austinmer - 80 incidents (0.02936 per 100,000 people)
- Scarborough - 10 incidents (0.03077 per 100,000 people)
- Coledale - 44 incidents (0.03207 per 100,000 people)
- Otford - 16 incidents (0.04040 per 100,000 people)
- Coalcliff - 30 incidents (0.14151 per 100,000 people)
- Maddens Plains - 8 incidents (1.00000 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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