Crime Rates for Engadine, NSW
⇌ Compare Engadine with another suburbAs of the March 2026 data release, The Engadine (2233) crime rate for the Year ending Dec 2025 was calculated from 375 reported incidents, equal to 2,114 incident per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Engadine, NSW in 2021 was 17,736. In the last 10 years, Engadine, NSW's crime rate has seen a decrease. Recent data shows that Assault and Robbery occur at a rate of 1 incident per 347.8 people. For property crimes such as Burglary and Theft, the rate is 1 incident per 197.1 people. Community safety concerns, including Stalking and Harassment, are reported at a rate of 1 incident per 311.2 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 Engadine for 2025: Theft (90), Assault (79), Intimidation, stalking and harassment (44).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 489 | 414 | 429 | 479 | 601 | 462 | 505 | 451 | 430 | 388 | 375 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Against justice procedures | 30 | 25 | 24 | 38 | 57 | 55 | 45 | 53 | 38 | 62 | 33 |
| Arson | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Assault | 60 | 65 | 55 | 55 | 81 | 58 | 72 | 79 | 61 | 49 | 79 |
| Betting and gaming offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 3 |
| Coercive Control | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Disorderly conduct | 14 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 22 | 19 | 11 | 22 | 16 | 12 | 8 |
| Drug offences | 63 | 48 | 55 | 44 | 42 | 54 | 36 | 21 | 31 | 15 | 27 |
| Homicide | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 30 | 43 | 34 | 32 | 48 | 43 | 54 | 56 | 51 | 57 | 44 |
| Liquor offences | 5 | 3 | 7 | 30 | 29 | 21 | 12 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 3 |
| Malicious damage to property | 94 | 62 | 62 | 78 | 90 | 58 | 43 | 47 | 49 | 45 | 40 |
| Other offences | 11 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 12 | 20 | 48 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 3 |
| Other offences against the person | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Pornography offences | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 9 | 5 | 14 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 5 | 11 | 8 | 11 |
| Robbery | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Sexual offences | 13 | 15 | 21 | 11 | 36 | 25 | 12 | 34 | 17 | 21 | 25 |
| Theft | 138 | 123 | 131 | 158 | 162 | 90 | 157 | 115 | 136 | 90 | 90 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 15 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
In 2025, Engadine, NSW recorded 375 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 1390 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | incidents (2025) | incidents (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 19 | 32 | -40.63% (32) |
| Breach bail conditions | 8 | 20 | -60.00% (20) |
| Other offences against justice procedures | 4 | 5 | -20.00% (5) |
| Resist or hinder officer | 2 | 5 | -60.00% (5) |
| Arson | 2 | 2 | 0.00% (2) |
| Assault Police | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Domestic violence related assault | 45 | 29 | 55.17% (29) |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 33 | 19 | 73.68% (19) |
| Blackmail and extortion | 3 | 1 | 200.00% (1) |
| Coercive Control | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Criminal intent | 3 | 2 | 50.00% (2) |
| Offensive conduct | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Trespass | 5 | 9 | -44.44% (9) |
| Cultivating cannabis | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Dealing, trafficking in cannabis | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Dealing, trafficking in ecstasy | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Dealing, trafficking in narcotics | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Other drug offences | 5 | 4 | 25.00% (4) |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 3 | 1 | 200.00% (1) |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 11 | 7 | 57.14% (7) |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 2 | 1 | 100.00% (1) |
| Attempted murder | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Manslaughter * | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 44 | 57 | -22.81% (57) |
| Liquor offences | 3 | 9 | -66.67% (9) |
| Malicious damage to property | 40 | 45 | -11.11% (45) |
| Other offences | 3 | 5 | -40.00% (5) |
| Other offences against the person | 2 | 1 | 100.00% (1) |
| Pornography offences | 3 | 3 | 0.00% (3) |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 11 | 8 | 37.50% (8) |
| Robbery with a firearm | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Robbery with a weapon not a firearm | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Sexual assault | 15 | 17 | -11.76% (17) |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 10 | 4 | 150.00% (4) |
| Break and enter dwelling | 7 | 4 | 75.00% (4) |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 3 | 0 | 300.00% (0) |
| Fraud | 23 | 39 | -41.03% (39) |
| Motor vehicle theft | 8 | 1 | 700.00% (1) |
| Other theft | 3 | 10 | -70.00% (10) |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 4 | 1 | 300.00% (1) |
| Steal from dwelling | 7 | 8 | -12.50% (8) |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 17 | 17 | 0.00% (17) |
| Steal from person | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Steal from retail store | 17 | 10 | 70.00% (10) |
| Transport regulatory offences | 2 | 3 | -33.33% (3) |
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 Engadine, NSW
How common is car theft in the Engadine, NSW?
There were 1 motor vehicle theft incident(s) recorded between Year ending Dec 2025, averaging 1 incident every 365 day.
Is Engadine, NSW safe in 2026
Yes, Engadine, NSW is considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 2,114 incidents per 100,000 people for the Year ending Dec 2025 is lower than the overall crime rate in New South Wales.
What is the most common crime in Engadine, NSW?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Engadine, NSW was Theft with 90 reported incidents.
Has crime in the Engadine, NSW increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates have decreased by 26% over the past five years.
What is rate of criminal against person in Engadine, NSW?
In Year ending Dec 2025, there were 153 incident against persons in Engadine, NSW, including homicide, assault, sexual offences,robbery, and other crimes against the person.
What is the rate of property crime in Engadine, NSW?
In Year ending Dec 2025, there were 132 property crime incident in Engadine, NSW, including arson, theft, and malicious damage to property.
What is the number of drug offenses in Engadine, NSW?
In Year ending Dec 2025, Engadine, NSW recorded 27 drug incident, including cocaine, narcotics, cannabis, amphetamines, ecstasy and other drugs.
Community Snapshot – Engadine (2021)
Engadine is a vibrant suburb with 17736 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 53.1% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.9 people. The median household weekly income is $2303, though the unemployment rate stands at 2.7%. A majority of people (84.8%) were born in Australia, though the suburb still enjoys a touch of cultural variety.
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If you’re considering living near Engadine , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
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- Lucas Heights - 10 incidents (2.50000 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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