Crime Rates for Edgecliff, NSW
⇌ Compare Edgecliff with another suburbAs of the March 2026 data release, The Edgecliff (2027) crime rate for the Year ending Dec 2025 was calculated from 210 reported incidents, equal to 8,403 incident per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Edgecliff, NSW in 2021 was 2,499. In the last 10 years, Edgecliff, NSW's crime rate has seen a decrease. Recent data shows that Assault and Robbery occur at a rate of 1 incident per 113.6 people. For property crimes such as Burglary and Theft, the rate is 1 incident per 32.9 people. Community safety concerns, including Stalking and Harassment, are reported at a rate of 1 incident per 178.5 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 Edgecliff for 2025: Theft (108), Assault (18), Drug offences (15).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 276 | 302 | 240 | 306 | 244 | 126 | 209 | 169 | 200 | 185 | 210 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Against justice procedures | 13 | 8 | 8 | 15 | 9 | 4 | 9 | 10 | 26 | 8 | 12 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Assault | 15 | 18 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 22 | 18 |
| Betting and gaming offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Coercive Control | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disorderly conduct | 17 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 7 |
| Drug offences | 18 | 35 | 16 | 51 | 26 | 11 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 10 | 15 |
| Homicide | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 7 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 12 | 14 | 9 |
| Liquor offences | 9 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Malicious damage to property | 41 | 42 | 30 | 8 | 12 | 7 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 13 | 13 |
| Other offences | 7 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 20 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Other offences against the person | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pornography offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 3 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sexual offences | 6 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 6 | 12 | 8 |
| Theft | 115 | 145 | 113 | 103 | 111 | 62 | 83 | 56 | 69 | 76 | 108 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 25 | 23 | 33 | 82 | 49 | 9 | 22 | 17 | 5 | 12 | 9 |
In 2025, Edgecliff, NSW recorded 210 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 1041 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | incidents (2025) | incidents (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 6 | 0 | 600.00% (0) |
| Breach bail conditions | 5 | 6 | -16.67% (6) |
| Other offences against justice procedures | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Resist or hinder officer | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Arson | 2 | 2 | 0.00% (2) |
| Assault Police | 1 | 2 | -50.00% (2) |
| Domestic violence related assault | 10 | 8 | 25.00% (8) |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 7 | 12 | -41.67% (12) |
| Blackmail and extortion | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Criminal intent | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Offensive conduct | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Trespass | 6 | 6 | 0.00% (6) |
| Dealing, trafficking in amphetamines | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Dealing, trafficking in cocaine | 2 | 2 | 0.00% (2) |
| Other drug offences | 2 | 1 | 100.00% (1) |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 3 | 4 | -25.00% (4) |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 5 | 1 | 400.00% (1) |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 9 | 14 | -35.71% (14) |
| Liquor offences | 3 | 1 | 200.00% (1) |
| Malicious damage to property | 13 | 13 | 0.00% (13) |
| Other offences | 4 | 5 | -20.00% (5) |
| Pornography offences | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Robbery without a weapon | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Sexual assault | 4 | 9 | -55.56% (9) |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 4 | 3 | 33.33% (3) |
| Break and enter dwelling | 0 | 3 | -100.00% (3) |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Fraud | 16 | 11 | 45.45% (11) |
| Other theft | 11 | 7 | 57.14% (7) |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 6 | 4 | 50.00% (4) |
| Steal from dwelling | 5 | 6 | -16.67% (6) |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 2 | 4 | -50.00% (4) |
| Steal from person | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Steal from retail store | 66 | 41 | 60.98% (41) |
| Transport regulatory offences | 9 | 12 | -25.00% (12) |
Overview
No of incidents (Year ending Dec 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 Edgecliff, NSW
How common is car theft in the Edgecliff, NSW?
Motor vehicle theft does not occur in the Edgecliff, NSW.
Is Edgecliff, NSW safe in 2026
Based on official statistics, Edgecliff, NSW may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 8,403 incidents per 100,000 people for the Year ending Dec 2025 is higher than the overall crime rate in New South Wales.
What is the most common crime in Edgecliff, NSW?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Edgecliff, NSW was Theft with 108 reported incidents.
Has crime in the Edgecliff, NSW increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
The crime rates are similar to or nearly the same as they were five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Edgecliff, NSW?
In Year ending Dec 2025, there were 36 incident against persons in Edgecliff, NSW, including homicide, assault, sexual offences,robbery, and other crimes against the person.
What is the rate of property crime in Edgecliff, NSW?
In Year ending Dec 2025, there were 123 property crime incident in Edgecliff, NSW, including arson, theft, and malicious damage to property.
What is the number of drug offenses in Edgecliff, NSW?
In Year ending Dec 2025, Edgecliff, NSW recorded 15 drug incident, including cocaine, narcotics, cannabis, amphetamines, ecstasy and other drugs.
Community Snapshot – Edgecliff (2021)
Edgecliff is a quiet suburb with around 2499 people. While families are part of the community, only about 28.6% of households are couple families with children, and the average household size is 1.9 people. The median household weekly income is $2321, though the unemployment rate stands at 3.7%. While 58% of people were born in Australia, the area still reflects a multicultural spirit through its people, food, and events
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*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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