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Crime Rates for Coledale, NSW
Year ending Sep 2025 The Coledale (2515) crime rate for the Year ending Sep 2025 was calculated from 38 reported incidents, equal to 2,770 incident per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Coledale, NSW in 2021 was 1,372. In the last 10 years, Coledale, NSW's crime rate has seen a decrease. Recent data shows that Assault and Robbery occur at a rate of 1 incident per 457.3 people. For property crimes such as Burglary and Theft, the rate is 1 incident per 171.5 people. Community safety concerns, including Stalking and Harassment, are reported at a rate of 1 incident per 686 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 Coledale for 2025: Theft (14), Assault (7), Transport regulatory offences (5).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 47 | 45 | 39 | 40 | 59 | 41 | 42 | 22 | 21 | 37 | 38 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Against justice procedures | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Arson | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assault | 3 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 7 |
| Betting and gaming offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 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 | 1 |
| Disorderly conduct | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Drug offences | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Homicide | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| Liquor offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 7 | 5 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| Other offences | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 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 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sexual offences | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Theft | 21 | 15 | 7 | 25 | 32 | 14 | 20 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 14 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 4 | 13 | 15 | 7 | 7 | 13 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 5 |
In 2025, Coledale, NSW recorded 38 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 174 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | incidents (2025) | incidents (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Resist or hinder officer | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Assault Police | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Domestic violence related assault | 3 | 3 | 0.00% (3) |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 3 | 0 | 300.00% (0) |
| Coercive Control | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Offensive conduct | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Trespass | 1 | 3 | -66.67% (3) |
| Other drug offences | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 3 | 2 | 50.00% (2) |
| Liquor offences | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Malicious damage to property | 2 | 4 | -50.00% (4) |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Fraud | 3 | 1 | 200.00% (1) |
| Motor vehicle theft | 2 | 1 | 100.00% (1) |
| Other theft | 0 | 3 | -100.00% (3) |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Steal from dwelling | 3 | 1 | 200.00% (1) |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 3 | 1 | 200.00% (1) |
| Transport regulatory offences | 5 | 9 | -44.44% (9) |
Overview
No of incidents (Year ending Sep 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 Coledale, NSW
How common is car theft in the Coledale, NSW?
There were 1 motor vehicle theft incident(s) recorded between Year ending Sep 2025, averaging 1 incident every 365 day.
Is Coledale, NSW safe in 2026
Yes, Coledale, NSW is considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 2,770 incidents per 100,000 people for the Year ending Sep 2025 is lower than the overall crime rate in New South Wales.
What is the most common crime in Coledale, NSW?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Coledale, NSW was Theft with 14 reported incidents.
Has crime in the Coledale, NSW increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates have decreased by 10% over the past five years.
What is rate of criminal against person in Coledale, NSW?
In Year ending Sep 2025, there were 11 incident against persons in Coledale, NSW, including homicide, assault, sexual offences,robbery, and other crimes against the person.
What is the rate of property crime in Coledale, NSW?
In Year ending Sep 2025, there were 16 property crime incident in Coledale, NSW, including arson, theft, and malicious damage to property.
What is the number of drug offenses in Coledale, NSW?
In Year ending Sep 2025, Coledale, NSW recorded 0 drug incident, including cocaine, narcotics, cannabis, amphetamines, ecstasy and other drugs.
Community Snapshot – Coledale (2021)
Coledale is a quiet suburb with around 1372 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 50.3% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.8 people. The median household weekly income is $2586, though the unemployment rate stands at 4.1%. A majority of people (81.4%) were born in Australia, though the suburb still enjoys a touch of cultural variety.
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Other Safe Suburbs Near Coledale
If you’re considering living near Coledale , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Wombarra - 18 incidents (0.01907 per 100,000 people)
- Scarborough - 9 incidents (0.02769 per 100,000 people)
- Austinmer - 81 incidents (0.02972 per 100,000 people)
- Woonona - 586 incidents (0.04736 per 100,000 people)
- Thirroul - 365 incidents (0.05750 per 100,000 people)
- Bulli - 394 incidents (0.05796 per 100,000 people)
- Coalcliff - 18 incidents (0.08491 per 100,000 people)
- Clifton - 4 incidents (0.11429 per 100,000 people)
- Maddens Plains - 10 incidents (1.25000 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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