Crime Rates for Epping, NSW
⇌ Compare Epping with another suburbAs of the Jun 2026 data release, The Epping (2121) crime rate for the Year ending Mar 2026 was calculated from 1182 reported incidents, equal to 4,000 incident per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Epping, NSW in 2021 was 29,551. In the last 10 years, Epping, NSW's crime rate has seen a decrease. Recent data shows that Assault and Robbery occur at a rate of 1 incident per 328.3 people. For property crimes such as Burglary and Theft, the rate is 1 incident per 94.4 people. Community safety concerns, including Stalking and Harassment, are reported at a rate of 1 incident per 687.2 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 Epping for 2026: Transport regulatory offences (521), Theft (320), Assault (100).
| Type/Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1022 | 1217 | 1067 | 1081 | 901 | 875 | 1096 | 818 | 790 | 945 | 1182 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Against justice procedures | 26 | 28 | 20 | 31 | 25 | 23 | 17 | 29 | 16 | 26 | 34 |
| Arson | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| Assault | 66 | 56 | 53 | 74 | 77 | 67 | 81 | 64 | 73 | 85 | 100 |
| 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 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 5 |
| Coercive Control | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Disorderly conduct | 13 | 22 | 17 | 21 | 18 | 24 | 20 | 14 | 11 | 22 | 21 |
| Drug offences | 17 | 25 | 31 | 61 | 48 | 36 | 47 | 39 | 36 | 40 | 20 |
| Homicide | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 30 | 18 | 26 | 30 | 27 | 31 | 25 | 37 | 47 | 43 | 45 |
| Liquor offences | 6 | 5 | 8 | 13 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 3 |
| Malicious damage to property | 88 | 90 | 104 | 55 | 64 | 54 | 56 | 43 | 62 | 49 | 58 |
| Other offences | 6 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 115 | 233 | 53 | 4 | 10 | 4 |
| Other offences against the person | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| Pornography offences | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 5 | 5 | 13 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 14 | 7 | 15 | 10 |
| Robbery | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Sexual offences | 17 | 9 | 22 | 23 | 19 | 20 | 28 | 27 | 22 | 22 | 28 |
| Theft | 309 | 378 | 428 | 454 | 380 | 248 | 301 | 282 | 265 | 313 | 320 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 433 | 566 | 343 | 288 | 206 | 230 | 266 | 200 | 223 | 294 | 521 |
In 2026, Epping, NSW recorded 1182 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 3678 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 | 15 | 13 | 15.38% (13) |
| Breach bail conditions | 17 | 12 | 41.67% (12) |
| Resist or hinder officer | 2 | 1 | 100.00% (1) |
| Arson | 4 | 1 | 300.00% (1) |
| Assault Police | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Domestic violence related assault | 57 | 45 | 26.67% (45) |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 43 | 39 | 10.26% (39) |
| Blackmail and extortion | 5 | 3 | 66.67% (3) |
| Coercive Control | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Criminal intent | 4 | 4 | 0.00% (4) |
| Offensive conduct | 5 | 2 | 150.00% (2) |
| Trespass | 12 | 16 | -25.00% (16) |
| Cultivating cannabis | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Dealing, trafficking in cocaine | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Importing drugs | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Manufacture drug | 3 | 0 | 300.00% (0) |
| Other drug offences | 4 | 7 | -42.86% (7) |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 1 | 5 | -80.00% (5) |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 5 | 18 | -72.22% (18) |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 1 | 2 | -50.00% (2) |
| Possession and/or use of narcotics | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 5 | 4 | 25.00% (4) |
| Murder * | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 45 | 43 | 4.65% (43) |
| Liquor offences | 3 | 9 | -66.67% (9) |
| Malicious damage to property | 58 | 49 | 18.37% (49) |
| Other offences | 4 | 10 | -60.00% (10) |
| Other offences against the person | 2 | 3 | -33.33% (3) |
| Pornography offences | 2 | 3 | -33.33% (3) |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 10 | 15 | -33.33% (15) |
| Robbery with a weapon not a firearm | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Robbery without a weapon | 4 | 3 | 33.33% (3) |
| Sexual assault | 16 | 9 | 77.78% (9) |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 12 | 13 | -7.69% (13) |
| Break and enter dwelling | 35 | 48 | -27.08% (48) |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 14 | 15 | -6.67% (15) |
| Fraud | 56 | 64 | -12.50% (64) |
| Motor vehicle theft | 23 | 16 | 43.75% (16) |
| Other theft | 38 | 37 | 2.70% (37) |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 9 | 8 | 12.50% (8) |
| Steal from dwelling | 40 | 32 | 25.00% (32) |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 41 | 28 | 46.43% (28) |
| Steal from person | 7 | 3 | 133.33% (3) |
| Steal from retail store | 57 | 62 | -8.06% (62) |
| Transport regulatory offences | 521 | 294 | 77.21% (294) |
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). As population numbers may have changed since 2021, the calculated rates may not accurately reflect current population levels or the current situation in each area (suburb, LGA, and state). Therefore, the rates should be used as an indicator rather than a definitive measure of whether a suburb is safe or unsafe.
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FAQ About Crime in Epping, NSW
How common is car theft in the Epping, NSW?
There were 16 motor vehicle theft incident(s) recorded between Year ending Mar 2026, averaging 1 incident every 22.8 day.
Is Epping, NSW safe in 2026
Yes, Epping, NSW is considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 4,000 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 Epping, NSW?
In 2026, the most common crime type in Epping, NSW was Transport regulatory offences with 521 reported incidents.
Has crime in the Epping, NSW increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Epping, NSW have increased by 35% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Epping, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, there were 184 incident against persons in Epping, NSW, including homicide, assault, sexual offences,robbery, and other crimes against the person.
What is the rate of property crime in Epping, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, there were 382 property crime incident in Epping, NSW, including arson, theft, and malicious damage to property.
What is the number of drug offenses in Epping, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, Epping, NSW recorded 20 drug incident, including cocaine, narcotics, cannabis, amphetamines, ecstasy and other drugs.
Community Snapshot – Epping (2021)
Epping is a vibrant suburb with 29551 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 52.9% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.8 people. The median household weekly income is $2243, though the unemployment rate stands at 5.4%. Reflecting its rich cultural diversity, only 36.7% of people were born in Australia, highlighting the suburb’s multicultural character.
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Other Safe Suburbs Near Epping
If you’re considering living near Epping , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- North Epping - 63 incidents (0.01353 per 100,000 people)
- Beecroft - 144 incidents (0.01399 per 100,000 people)
- Denistone West - 16 incidents (0.01690 per 100,000 people)
- Denistone - 79 incidents (0.02120 per 100,000 people)
- Cheltenham - 51 incidents (0.02355 per 100,000 people)
- Marsfield - 295 incidents (0.02362 per 100,000 people)
- Carlingford - 811 incidents (0.02892 per 100,000 people)
- Dundas Valley - 236 incidents (0.04017 per 100,000 people)
- Eastwood - 775 incidents (0.04145 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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