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Crime Rates for Coalcliff, NSW
⇌ Compare Coalcliff with another suburbAs of the Jun 2026 data release, The Coalcliff (2508) crime rate for the Year ending Mar 2026 was calculated from 30 reported incidents, equal to 14,151 incident per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Coalcliff, NSW in 2021 was 212. In the last 10 years, Coalcliff, NSW's crime rate has seen a decrease. For Community Safety offences such as Stalking and Harassment, the rate is 1 incident per 106 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 Coalcliff for 2026: Other offences (11), Theft (6), Malicious damage to property (4).
| Type/Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 12 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 11 | 27 | 8 | 4 | 12 | 11 | 30 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Against justice procedures | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assault | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 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 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Drug offences | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homicide | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Liquor offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 5 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Other offences | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| Other offences against the person | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 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 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sexual offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Theft | 5 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 1 | 5 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 |
In 2026, Coalcliff, NSW recorded 30 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 40 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | incidents (2026) | incidents (2025) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Trespass | 2 | 1 | 100.00% (1) |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 2 | -50.00% (2) |
| Malicious damage to property | 4 | 2 | 100.00% (2) |
| Other offences | 11 | 0 | 1100.00% (0) |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Break and enter dwelling | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Steal from dwelling | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Transport regulatory offences | 3 | 4 | -25.00% (4) |
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 Coalcliff, NSW
How common is car theft in the Coalcliff, NSW?
Motor vehicle theft does not occur in the Coalcliff, NSW.
Is Coalcliff, NSW safe in 2026
Based on official statistics, Coalcliff, NSW may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 14,151 incidents per 100,000 people for the Year ending Mar 2026 is higher than the overall crime rate in New South Wales.
What is the most common crime in Coalcliff, NSW?
In 2026, the most common crime type in Coalcliff, NSW was Other offences with 11 reported incidents.
Has crime in the Coalcliff, NSW increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Coalcliff, NSW have increased by 11% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Coalcliff, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, there were 4 incident against persons in Coalcliff, NSW, including homicide, assault, sexual offences,robbery, and other crimes against the person.
What is the rate of property crime in Coalcliff, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, there were 10 property crime incident in Coalcliff, NSW, including arson, theft, and malicious damage to property.
What is the number of drug offenses in Coalcliff, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, Coalcliff, NSW recorded 0 drug incident, including cocaine, narcotics, cannabis, amphetamines, ecstasy and other drugs.
Community Snapshot – Coalcliff (2021)
Coalcliff is a quiet suburb with around 212 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 43.3% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.8 people. The median household weekly income is $3299, though the unemployment rate stands at 1.9%. A majority of people (80%) were born in Australia, though the suburb still enjoys a touch of cultural variety.
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Other Safe Suburbs Near Coalcliff
If you’re considering living near Coalcliff , 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)
- Scarborough - 10 incidents (0.03077 per 100,000 people)
- Coledale - 44 incidents (0.03207 per 100,000 people)
- Helensburgh - 231 incidents (0.03513 per 100,000 people)
- Otford - 16 incidents (0.04040 per 100,000 people)
- Clifton - 2 incidents (0.05714 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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