Crime Rates for Glenfield, NSW
⇌ Compare Glenfield with another suburbAs of the Jun 2026 data release, The Glenfield (2167) crime rate for the Year ending Mar 2026 was calculated from 2769 reported incidents, equal to 26,281 incident per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Glenfield, NSW in 2021 was 10,536. In the last 10 years, Glenfield, NSW's crime rate has seen a decrease. Recent data shows that Assault and Robbery occur at a rate of 1 incident per 135.1 people. For property crimes such as Burglary and Theft, the rate is 1 incident per 48.3 people. Community safety concerns, including Stalking and Harassment, are reported at a rate of 1 incident per 224.2 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 Glenfield for 2026: Transport regulatory offences (1999), Theft (217), Drug offences (147).
| Type/Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2518 | 3288 | 2928 | 3057 | 2107 | 1729 | 1830 | 2233 | 2413 | 2398 | 2769 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Against justice procedures | 36 | 51 | 27 | 32 | 50 | 44 | 56 | 74 | 88 | 71 | 80 |
| Arson | 5 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 5 |
| Assault | 68 | 76 | 62 | 68 | 74 | 88 | 54 | 89 | 120 | 74 | 107 |
| 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 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Coercive Control | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disorderly conduct | 15 | 15 | 22 | 6 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 9 | 14 | 12 |
| Drug offences | 82 | 68 | 61 | 81 | 76 | 79 | 56 | 82 | 104 | 121 | 147 |
| Homicide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 25 | 31 | 31 | 21 | 28 | 32 | 34 | 46 | 56 | 47 | 66 |
| Liquor offences | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 66 | 61 | 49 | 61 | 64 | 75 | 74 | 51 | 44 | 57 | 60 |
| Other offences | 10 | 16 | 20 | 12 | 16 | 165 | 439 | 48 | 27 | 23 | 20 |
| Other offences against the person | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Pornography offences | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 10 | 14 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 14 | 21 | 19 | 39 | 31 | 25 |
| Robbery | 2 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual offences | 25 | 18 | 12 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 12 | 21 | 18 | 25 | 24 |
| Theft | 226 | 316 | 218 | 245 | 233 | 173 | 173 | 198 | 212 | 218 | 217 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 1944 | 2614 | 2401 | 2480 | 1500 | 1009 | 886 | 1577 | 1686 | 1708 | 1999 |
In 2026, Glenfield, NSW recorded 2769 total crime incidents. Over the period from 2016 to 2026, overall crime has increased. Cumulatively over this period, the most common crime type was 'Transport regulatory offences' with 19804 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | incidents (2026) | incidents (2025) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 31 | 21 | 47.62% (21) |
| Breach bail conditions | 42 | 35 | 20.00% (35) |
| Other offences against justice procedures | 0 | 3 | -100.00% (3) |
| Resist or hinder officer | 7 | 12 | -41.67% (12) |
| Arson | 5 | 2 | 150.00% (2) |
| Assault Police | 5 | 4 | 25.00% (4) |
| Domestic violence related assault | 69 | 28 | 146.43% (28) |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 33 | 42 | -21.43% (42) |
| Blackmail and extortion | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Criminal intent | 2 | 6 | -66.67% (6) |
| Offensive conduct | 0 | 5 | -100.00% (5) |
| Trespass | 10 | 3 | 233.33% (3) |
| Cultivating cannabis | 1 | 2 | -50.00% (2) |
| Dealing, trafficking in amphetamines | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Dealing, trafficking in cannabis | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Dealing, trafficking in cocaine | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Dealing, trafficking in other drugs | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Other drug offences | 18 | 18 | 0.00% (18) |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 21 | 13 | 61.54% (13) |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 79 | 63 | 25.40% (63) |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 4 | 2 | 100.00% (2) |
| Possession and/or use of ecstasy | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Possession and/or use of narcotics | 3 | 6 | -50.00% (6) |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 17 | 13 | 30.77% (13) |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 66 | 47 | 40.43% (47) |
| Malicious damage to property | 60 | 57 | 5.26% (57) |
| Other offences | 20 | 23 | -13.04% (23) |
| Other offences against the person | 2 | 1 | 100.00% (1) |
| Pornography offences | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 25 | 31 | -19.35% (31) |
| Robbery with a weapon not a firearm | 2 | 1 | 100.00% (1) |
| Robbery without a weapon | 2 | 3 | -33.33% (3) |
| Sexual assault | 13 | 15 | -13.33% (15) |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 11 | 10 | 10.00% (10) |
| Break and enter dwelling | 26 | 20 | 30.00% (20) |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 2 | 3 | -33.33% (3) |
| Fraud | 56 | 54 | 3.70% (54) |
| Motor vehicle theft | 19 | 17 | 11.76% (17) |
| Other theft | 15 | 13 | 15.38% (13) |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 29 | 26 | 11.54% (26) |
| Steal from dwelling | 18 | 19 | -5.26% (19) |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 45 | 59 | -23.73% (59) |
| Steal from person | 5 | 6 | -16.67% (6) |
| Steal from retail store | 2 | 1 | 100.00% (1) |
| Transport regulatory offences | 1999 | 1708 | 17.04% (1708) |
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 Glenfield, NSW
How common is car theft in the Glenfield, NSW?
There were 17 motor vehicle theft incident(s) recorded between Year ending Mar 2026, averaging 1 incident every 21.5 day.
Is Glenfield, NSW safe in 2026
Based on official statistics, Glenfield, NSW may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 26,281 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 Glenfield, NSW?
In 2026, the most common crime type in Glenfield, NSW was Transport regulatory offences with 1999 reported incidents.
Has crime in the Glenfield, NSW increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Glenfield, NSW have increased by 60% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Glenfield, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, there were 204 incident against persons in Glenfield, NSW, including homicide, assault, sexual offences,robbery, and other crimes against the person.
What is the rate of property crime in Glenfield, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, there were 282 property crime incident in Glenfield, NSW, including arson, theft, and malicious damage to property.
What is the number of drug offenses in Glenfield, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, Glenfield, NSW recorded 147 drug incident, including cocaine, narcotics, cannabis, amphetamines, ecstasy and other drugs.
Community Snapshot – Glenfield (2021)
Glenfield is a vibrant suburb with 10536 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 57.1% being couple families with children and the average household size is 3 people. The median household weekly income is $2070, though the unemployment rate stands at 5.8%. Reflecting its rich cultural diversity, only 46% of people were born in Australia, highlighting the suburb’s multicultural character.
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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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