Crime Rates for Emerton, NSW
⇌ Compare Emerton with another suburbAs of the Jun 2026 data release, The Emerton (2770) crime rate for the Year ending Mar 2026 was calculated from 593 reported incidents, equal to 25,839 incident per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Emerton, NSW in 2021 was 2,295. In the last 10 years, Emerton, NSW's crime rate has remained relatively stable. Recent data shows that Assault and Robbery occur at a rate of 1 incident per 29.1 people. For property crimes such as Burglary and Theft, the rate is 1 incident per 8.3 people. Community safety concerns, including Stalking and Harassment, are reported at a rate of 1 incident per 41.7 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 Emerton for 2026: Theft (239), Against justice procedures (73), Assault (66).
| Type/Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 570 | 599 | 540 | 553 | 516 | 382 | 504 | 414 | 536 | 633 | 593 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Against justice procedures | 29 | 50 | 28 | 51 | 25 | 41 | 41 | 37 | 59 | 49 | 73 |
| Arson | 9 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Assault | 65 | 77 | 72 | 74 | 59 | 65 | 63 | 65 | 60 | 76 | 66 |
| Betting and gaming offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coercive Control | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disorderly conduct | 8 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 17 | 38 | 26 |
| Drug offences | 20 | 23 | 16 | 17 | 24 | 12 | 27 | 16 | 31 | 34 | 33 |
| Homicide | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 35 | 42 | 33 | 38 | 32 | 43 | 43 | 36 | 38 | 55 | 61 |
| Liquor offences | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Malicious damage to property | 86 | 139 | 73 | 64 | 48 | 37 | 31 | 31 | 35 | 51 | 38 |
| Other offences | 12 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 13 | 119 | 17 | 4 | 4 | 8 |
| Other offences against the person | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Pornography offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 17 | 9 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 6 | 9 | 15 | 19 | 11 |
| Robbery | 7 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 11 |
| Sexual offences | 13 | 8 | 13 | 10 | 17 | 5 | 10 | 12 | 2 | 15 | 22 |
| Theft | 260 | 208 | 248 | 245 | 275 | 137 | 142 | 171 | 265 | 277 | 239 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 1 |
In 2026, Emerton, NSW recorded 593 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 2467 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | incidents (2026) | incidents (2025) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abduction and kidnapping | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 50 | 34 | 47.06% (34) |
| Breach bail conditions | 15 | 13 | 15.38% (13) |
| Other offences against justice procedures | 3 | 0 | 300.00% (0) |
| Resist or hinder officer | 5 | 2 | 150.00% (2) |
| Arson | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Assault Police | 2 | 1 | 100.00% (1) |
| Domestic violence related assault | 42 | 44 | -4.55% (44) |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 22 | 31 | -29.03% (31) |
| Criminal intent | 2 | 5 | -60.00% (5) |
| Offensive conduct | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Offensive language | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Trespass | 24 | 31 | -22.58% (31) |
| Dealing, trafficking in amphetamines | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Dealing, trafficking in cannabis | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Dealing, trafficking in cocaine | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Other drug offences | 0 | 4 | -100.00% (4) |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 6 | 8 | -25.00% (8) |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 17 | 19 | -10.53% (19) |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 3 | 0 | 300.00% (0) |
| Possession and/or use of narcotics | 2 | 1 | 100.00% (1) |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 3 | 1 | 200.00% (1) |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 61 | 55 | 10.91% (55) |
| Liquor offences | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Malicious damage to property | 38 | 51 | -25.49% (51) |
| Other offences | 8 | 4 | 100.00% (4) |
| Other offences against the person | 3 | 0 | 300.00% (0) |
| Pornography offences | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 11 | 19 | -42.11% (19) |
| Robbery with a weapon not a firearm | 8 | 2 | 300.00% (2) |
| Robbery without a weapon | 3 | 1 | 200.00% (1) |
| Sexual assault | 14 | 8 | 75.00% (8) |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 8 | 7 | 14.29% (7) |
| Break and enter dwelling | 10 | 6 | 66.67% (6) |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 3 | 7 | -57.14% (7) |
| Fraud | 127 | 165 | -23.03% (165) |
| Motor vehicle theft | 7 | 8 | -12.50% (8) |
| Other theft | 12 | 19 | -36.84% (19) |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 8 | 9 | -11.11% (9) |
| Steal from dwelling | 14 | 9 | 55.56% (9) |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 9 | 10 | -10.00% (10) |
| Steal from person | 2 | 1 | 100.00% (1) |
| Steal from retail store | 47 | 43 | 9.30% (43) |
| Transport regulatory offences | 1 | 8 | -87.50% (8) |
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 Emerton, NSW
How common is car theft in the Emerton, NSW?
There were 8 motor vehicle theft incident(s) recorded between Year ending Mar 2026, averaging 1 incident every 45.6 day.
Is Emerton, NSW safe in 2026
Based on official statistics, Emerton, NSW may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 25,839 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 Emerton, NSW?
In 2026, the most common crime type in Emerton, NSW was Theft with 239 reported incidents.
Has crime in the Emerton, NSW increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Emerton, NSW have increased by 55% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Emerton, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, there were 163 incident against persons in Emerton, NSW, including homicide, assault, sexual offences,robbery, and other crimes against the person.
What is the rate of property crime in Emerton, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, there were 277 property crime incident in Emerton, NSW, including arson, theft, and malicious damage to property.
What is the number of drug offenses in Emerton, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, Emerton, NSW recorded 33 drug incident, including cocaine, narcotics, cannabis, amphetamines, ecstasy and other drugs.
Community Snapshot – Emerton (2021)
Emerton is a quiet suburb with around 2295 people. While families are part of the community, only about 38.8% of households are couple families with children, and the average household size is 2.9 people. The median household weekly income is $1238, though the unemployment rate stands at 12.1%. While 58.7% 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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