Crime Rates for Glendale, NSW
⇌ Compare Glendale with another suburbAs of the Sep 2026 data release, The Glendale (2285) crime rate for the Year ending Jun 2026 was calculated from 522 reported incidents, equal to 16,012 incident per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Glendale, NSW in 2021 was 3,260. In the last 10 years, Glendale, NSW's crime rate has seen a decrease. Recent data shows that Assault and Robbery occur at a rate of 1 incident per 44.7 people. For property crimes such as Burglary and Theft, the rate is 1 incident per 14.1 people. Community safety concerns, including Stalking and Harassment, are reported at a rate of 1 incident per 88.1 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 Glendale for 2026: Theft (259), Assault (63), Malicious damage to property (53).
| Type/Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 598 | 697 | 592 | 644 | 568 | 552 | 407 | 478 | 483 | 498 | 522 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Against justice procedures | 10 | 15 | 30 | 40 | 34 | 39 | 33 | 65 | 29 | 43 | 34 |
| Arson | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 |
| Assault | 42 | 46 | 42 | 42 | 61 | 53 | 35 | 48 | 58 | 72 | 63 |
| Betting and gaming offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coercive Control | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disorderly conduct | 12 | 18 | 18 | 22 | 23 | 13 | 4 | 14 | 22 | 6 | 5 |
| Drug offences | 26 | 29 | 34 | 51 | 52 | 35 | 26 | 12 | 19 | 21 | 20 |
| Homicide | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 22 | 19 | 27 | 29 | 49 | 44 | 25 | 31 | 27 | 37 | 35 |
| Liquor offences | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Malicious damage to property | 132 | 128 | 82 | 76 | 49 | 95 | 52 | 66 | 32 | 44 | 53 |
| Other offences | 2 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 23 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| Other offences against the person | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Pornography offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 6 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 17 | 7 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 15 |
| Robbery | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Sexual offences | 7 | 10 | 17 | 14 | 8 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 24 | 22 |
| Theft | 333 | 405 | 308 | 333 | 257 | 234 | 172 | 214 | 269 | 232 | 259 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 0 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
In 2026, Glendale, NSW recorded 522 total crime incidents. Over the period from 2016 to 2026, overall crime has decreased. Cumulatively over this period, the most common crime type was 'Theft' with 3016 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | incidents (2026) | incidents (2025) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 17 | 20 | -15.00% (20) |
| Breach bail conditions | 12 | 21 | -42.86% (21) |
| Resist or hinder officer | 5 | 2 | 150.00% (2) |
| Arson | 6 | 3 | 100.00% (3) |
| Assault Police | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Domestic violence related assault | 23 | 15 | 53.33% (15) |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 40 | 56 | -28.57% (56) |
| Criminal intent | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Offensive conduct | 1 | 2 | -50.00% (2) |
| Offensive language | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Trespass | 2 | 4 | -50.00% (4) |
| Cultivating cannabis | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Dealing, trafficking in amphetamines | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Dealing, trafficking in cocaine | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Other drug offences | 3 | 2 | 50.00% (2) |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 11 | 6 | 83.33% (6) |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 2 | 7 | -71.43% (7) |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Possession and/or use of ecstasy | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 1 | 2 | -50.00% (2) |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 35 | 37 | -5.41% (37) |
| Liquor offences | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Malicious damage to property | 53 | 44 | 20.45% (44) |
| Other offences | 6 | 4 | 50.00% (4) |
| Other offences against the person | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Pornography offences | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 15 | 8 | 87.50% (8) |
| Robbery with a weapon not a firearm | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Robbery without a weapon | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Sexual assault | 14 | 14 | 0.00% (14) |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 8 | 10 | -20.00% (10) |
| Break and enter dwelling | 6 | 9 | -33.33% (9) |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 8 | 7 | 14.29% (7) |
| Fraud | 58 | 34 | 70.59% (34) |
| Motor vehicle theft | 16 | 15 | 6.67% (15) |
| Other theft | 19 | 14 | 35.71% (14) |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 4 | 2 | 100.00% (2) |
| Steal from dwelling | 24 | 7 | 242.86% (7) |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 26 | 22 | 18.18% (22) |
| Steal from person | 4 | 2 | 100.00% (2) |
| Steal from retail store | 94 | 120 | -21.67% (120) |
| Transport regulatory offences | 1 | 2 | -50.00% (2) |
Overview
No of incidents (Year ending Jun 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 Glendale, NSW
How common is car theft in the Glendale, NSW?
There were 15 motor vehicle theft incident(s) recorded between Year ending Jun 2026, averaging 1 incident every 24.3 day.
Is Glendale, NSW safe in 2026
Based on official statistics, Glendale, NSW may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 16,012 incidents per 100,000 people for the Year ending Jun 2026 is higher than the overall crime rate in New South Wales.
What is the most common crime in Glendale, NSW?
In 2026, the most common crime type in Glendale, NSW was Theft with 259 reported incidents.
Has crime in the Glendale, NSW increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates have decreased by 5% over the past five years.
What is rate of criminal against person in Glendale, NSW?
In Year ending Jun 2026, there were 122 incident against persons in Glendale, NSW, including homicide, assault, sexual offences,robbery, and other crimes against the person.
What is the rate of property crime in Glendale, NSW?
In Year ending Jun 2026, there were 318 property crime incident in Glendale, NSW, including arson, theft, and malicious damage to property.
What is the number of drug offenses in Glendale, NSW?
In Year ending Jun 2026, Glendale, NSW recorded 20 drug incident, including cocaine, narcotics, cannabis, amphetamines, ecstasy and other drugs.
Community Snapshot – Glendale (2021)
Glendale is a quiet suburb with around 3260 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 42.2% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.5 people. The median household weekly income is $1514, though the unemployment rate stands at 5.6%. The area has a strong local identity, with over 86.8% of people born in Australia.
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Other Safe Suburbs Near Glendale
If you’re considering living near Glendale , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Cardiff South - 73 incidents (0.02491 per 100,000 people)
- Cardiff Heights - 35 incidents (0.02529 per 100,000 people)
- Macquarie Hills - 98 incidents (0.02718 per 100,000 people)
- Elermore Vale - 282 incidents (0.04656 per 100,000 people)
- Edgeworth - 402 incidents (0.06280 per 100,000 people)
- Argenton - 136 incidents (0.10059 per 100,000 people)
- Wallsend - 1354 incidents (0.10223 per 100,000 people)
- Cardiff - 967 incidents (0.15305 per 100,000 people)
- Boolaroo - 252 incidents (0.15403 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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