Crime Rates for Como, NSW
⇌ Compare Como with another suburbAs of the Jun 2026 data release, The Como (2226) crime rate for the Year ending Mar 2026 was calculated from 79 reported incidents, equal to 1,949 incident per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Como, NSW in 2021 was 4,053. In the last 10 years, Como, NSW's crime rate has seen a decrease. Recent data shows that Assault and Robbery occur at a rate of 1 incident per 368.5 people. For property crimes such as Burglary and Theft, the rate is 1 incident per 405.3 people. Community safety concerns, including Stalking and Harassment, are reported at a rate of 1 incident per 1013.3 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 Como for 2026: Transport regulatory offences (21), Theft (14), Assault (10).
| Type/Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 233 | 181 | 228 | 165 | 163 | 103 | 149 | 109 | 127 | 91 | 79 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Against justice procedures | 10 | 7 | 6 | 12 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assault | 9 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 7 | 11 | 10 |
| 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 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Coercive Control | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disorderly conduct | 4 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 1 |
| Drug offences | 20 | 13 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 17 | 14 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Homicide | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 6 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 5 | 8 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 8 |
| Liquor offences | 0 | 4 | 17 | 3 | 16 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Malicious damage to property | 17 | 4 | 18 | 7 | 17 | 7 | 9 | 5 | 13 | 13 | 9 |
| Other offences | 13 | 8 | 14 | 8 | 7 | 12 | 38 | 10 | 9 | 4 | 2 |
| Other offences against the person | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pornography offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sexual offences | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 5 |
| Theft | 48 | 24 | 44 | 36 | 24 | 13 | 35 | 23 | 36 | 10 | 14 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 104 | 111 | 86 | 60 | 61 | 24 | 15 | 21 | 32 | 26 | 21 |
In 2026, Como, NSW recorded 79 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 561 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | incidents (2026) | incidents (2025) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 3 | 4 | -25.00% (4) |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Other offences against justice procedures | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Resist or hinder officer | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Domestic violence related assault | 7 | 5 | 40.00% (5) |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 3 | 6 | -50.00% (6) |
| Blackmail and extortion | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Criminal intent | 0 | 5 | -100.00% (5) |
| Trespass | 1 | 3 | -66.67% (3) |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 2 | 1 | 100.00% (1) |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 8 | 4 | 100.00% (4) |
| Liquor offences | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Malicious damage to property | 9 | 13 | -30.77% (13) |
| Other offences | 2 | 4 | -50.00% (4) |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Sexual assault | 2 | 1 | 100.00% (1) |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 3 | 2 | 50.00% (2) |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Fraud | 4 | 6 | -33.33% (6) |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 2 | -50.00% (2) |
| Other theft | 1 | 2 | -50.00% (2) |
| Steal from dwelling | 4 | 0 | 400.00% (0) |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Steal from person | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Transport regulatory offences | 21 | 26 | -19.23% (26) |
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 Como, NSW
How common is car theft in the Como, NSW?
There were 2 motor vehicle theft incident(s) recorded between Year ending Mar 2026, averaging 1 incident every 182.5 day.
Is Como, NSW safe in 2026
Yes, Como, NSW is considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 1,949 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 Como, NSW?
In 2026, the most common crime type in Como, NSW was Transport regulatory offences with 21 reported incidents.
Has crime in the Como, NSW increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates have decreased by 23% over the past five years.
What is rate of criminal against person in Como, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, there were 23 incident against persons in Como, NSW, including homicide, assault, sexual offences,robbery, and other crimes against the person.
What is the rate of property crime in Como, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, there were 23 property crime incident in Como, NSW, including arson, theft, and malicious damage to property.
What is the number of drug offenses in Como, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, Como, NSW recorded 2 drug incident, including cocaine, narcotics, cannabis, amphetamines, ecstasy and other drugs.
Community Snapshot – Como (2021)
Como is a quiet suburb with around 4053 people. The area is highly family-oriented, with 61.1% of households being couple families with children and an average household size of 3.1 people. The median household weekly income is $3152, though the unemployment rate stands at 3.4%. 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 Como
If you’re considering living near Como , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Oyster Bay - 64 incidents (0.01125 per 100,000 people)
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- Peakhurst Heights - 55 incidents (0.02179 per 100,000 people)
- Oatley - 265 incidents (0.02485 per 100,000 people)
- Jannali - 285 incidents (0.04297 per 100,000 people)
- Sutherland - 1859 incidents (0.16067 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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