Crime Rates for Forbes, NSW
⇌ Compare Forbes with another suburbAs of the March 2026 data release, The Forbes (2871) crime rate for the Year ending Dec 2025 was calculated from 1226 reported incidents, equal to 15,030 incident per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Forbes, NSW in 2021 was 8,157. In the last 10 years, Forbes, NSW's crime rate has remained relatively stable. Recent data shows that Assault and Robbery occur at a rate of 1 incident per 72.8 people. For property crimes such as Burglary and Theft, the rate is 1 incident per 26.7 people. Community safety concerns, including Stalking and Harassment, are reported at a rate of 1 incident per 98.3 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 Forbes for 2025: Theft (398), Against justice procedures (153), Assault (143).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1140 | 1110 | 1112 | 1044 | 1335 | 1279 | 1392 | 1084 | 1212 | 913 | 1226 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Against justice procedures | 121 | 147 | 156 | 126 | 161 | 184 | 149 | 119 | 143 | 109 | 153 |
| Arson | 3 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 5 | 9 | 5 | 9 |
| Assault | 141 | 151 | 129 | 129 | 171 | 148 | 175 | 121 | 145 | 106 | 143 |
| Betting and gaming offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Coercive Control | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Disorderly conduct | 84 | 40 | 51 | 39 | 68 | 89 | 70 | 63 | 52 | 41 | 45 |
| Drug offences | 60 | 70 | 86 | 66 | 78 | 59 | 64 | 58 | 53 | 38 | 136 |
| Homicide | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 47 | 62 | 73 | 93 | 135 | 81 | 115 | 106 | 97 | 83 | 76 |
| Liquor offences | 18 | 16 | 6 | 15 | 19 | 24 | 24 | 32 | 27 | 13 | 11 |
| Malicious damage to property | 143 | 154 | 157 | 117 | 146 | 154 | 154 | 113 | 122 | 101 | 122 |
| Other offences | 39 | 32 | 31 | 28 | 41 | 74 | 156 | 30 | 26 | 14 | 16 |
| Other offences against the person | 3 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| Pornography offences | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 21 | 8 | 18 | 31 | 36 | 34 | 39 | 41 | 39 | 45 | 80 |
| Robbery | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 2 |
| Sexual offences | 18 | 23 | 19 | 18 | 37 | 24 | 26 | 21 | 21 | 40 | 33 |
| Theft | 440 | 391 | 364 | 358 | 419 | 386 | 394 | 365 | 466 | 306 | 398 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
In 2025, Forbes, NSW recorded 1226 total crime incidents. Over the period from 2015 to 2025, overall crime has increased. Cumulatively over this period, the most common crime type was 'Theft' with 4287 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | incidents (2025) | incidents (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 59 | 46 | 28.26% (46) |
| Breach bail conditions | 69 | 51 | 35.29% (51) |
| Other offences against justice procedures | 6 | 2 | 200.00% (2) |
| Resist or hinder officer | 19 | 10 | 90.00% (10) |
| Arson | 9 | 5 | 80.00% (5) |
| Assault Police | 8 | 1 | 700.00% (1) |
| Domestic violence related assault | 73 | 50 | 46.00% (50) |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 62 | 55 | 12.73% (55) |
| Coercive Control | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Criminal intent | 10 | 7 | 42.86% (7) |
| Offensive conduct | 5 | 3 | 66.67% (3) |
| Offensive language | 5 | 1 | 400.00% (1) |
| Trespass | 25 | 30 | -16.67% (30) |
| Cultivating cannabis | 1 | 2 | -50.00% (2) |
| Dealing, trafficking in amphetamines | 20 | 0 | 2000.00% (0) |
| Dealing, trafficking in cannabis | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Dealing, trafficking in cocaine | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Dealing, trafficking in ecstasy | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Other drug offences | 13 | 4 | 225.00% (4) |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 29 | 12 | 141.67% (12) |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 58 | 17 | 241.18% (17) |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 2 | 3 | -33.33% (3) |
| Possession and/or use of ecstasy | 5 | 0 | 500.00% (0) |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 5 | 0 | 500.00% (0) |
| Murder * | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 76 | 83 | -8.43% (83) |
| Liquor offences | 11 | 13 | -15.38% (13) |
| Malicious damage to property | 122 | 101 | 20.79% (101) |
| Other offences | 16 | 14 | 14.29% (14) |
| Other offences against the person | 1 | 2 | -50.00% (2) |
| Pornography offences | 0 | 3 | -100.00% (3) |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 80 | 45 | 77.78% (45) |
| Robbery with a weapon not a firearm | 0 | 4 | -100.00% (4) |
| Robbery without a weapon | 2 | 2 | 0.00% (2) |
| Sexual assault | 23 | 21 | 9.52% (21) |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 10 | 19 | -47.37% (19) |
| Break and enter dwelling | 50 | 37 | 35.14% (37) |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 28 | 20 | 40.00% (20) |
| Fraud | 52 | 61 | -14.75% (61) |
| Motor vehicle theft | 36 | 37 | -2.70% (37) |
| Other theft | 34 | 32 | 6.25% (32) |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 26 | 4 | 550.00% (4) |
| Steal from dwelling | 48 | 37 | 29.73% (37) |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 91 | 59 | 54.24% (59) |
| Steal from person | 3 | 2 | 50.00% (2) |
| Steal from retail store | 29 | 14 | 107.14% (14) |
| Stock theft | 1 | 3 | -66.67% (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.
How safe do you feel in Forbes, NSW?
Based on community voting, most respondents feel neutral about safety living in Forbes, NSW. Results reflect personal perception and are not official crime statistics.
FAQ About Crime in Forbes, NSW
How common is car theft in the Forbes, NSW?
There were 37 motor vehicle theft incident(s) recorded between Year ending Dec 2025, averaging 1 incident every 9.9 day.
Is Forbes, NSW safe in 2026
Based on official statistics, Forbes, NSW may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 15,030 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 Forbes, NSW?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Forbes, NSW was Theft with 398 reported incidents.
Has crime in the Forbes, NSW increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates have decreased by 12% over the past five years.
What is rate of criminal against person in Forbes, NSW?
In Year ending Dec 2025, there were 255 incident against persons in Forbes, NSW, including homicide, assault, sexual offences,robbery, and other crimes against the person.
What is the rate of property crime in Forbes, NSW?
In Year ending Dec 2025, there were 529 property crime incident in Forbes, NSW, including arson, theft, and malicious damage to property.
What is the number of drug offenses in Forbes, NSW?
In Year ending Dec 2025, Forbes, NSW recorded 136 drug incident, including cocaine, narcotics, cannabis, amphetamines, ecstasy and other drugs.
Community Snapshot – Forbes (2021)
Forbes is a quiet suburb with around 8157 people. While families are part of the community, only about 34% of households are couple families with children, and the average household size is 2.3 people. The median household weekly income is $1221, though the unemployment rate stands at 4.1%. The area has a strong local identity, with over 86.7% of people born in Australia.
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If you’re considering living near Forbes , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
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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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