Crime Rates for Greenacre, NSW
⇌ Compare Greenacre with another suburbAs of the Jun 2026 data release, The Greenacre (2190) crime rate for the Year ending Mar 2026 was calculated from 1502 reported incidents, equal to 5,708 incident per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Greenacre, NSW in 2021 was 26,314. In the last 10 years, Greenacre, NSW's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data shows that Assault and Robbery occur at a rate of 1 incident per 124.7 people. For property crimes such as Burglary and Theft, the rate is 1 incident per 36.6 people. Community safety concerns, including Stalking and Harassment, are reported at a rate of 1 incident per 156.6 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 Greenacre for 2026: Theft (559), Assault (225), Intimidation, stalking and harassment (186).
| Type/Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1543 | 1425 | 1300 | 1201 | 1179 | 1180 | 1503 | 1248 | 1534 | 1579 | 1502 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Against justice procedures | 49 | 62 | 66 | 75 | 73 | 92 | 112 | 93 | 107 | 94 | 123 |
| Arson | 10 | 15 | 6 | 11 | 8 | 2 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 16 |
| Assault | 174 | 163 | 138 | 165 | 141 | 147 | 147 | 154 | 216 | 203 | 225 |
| Betting and gaming offences | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 8 |
| Coercive Control | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Disorderly conduct | 23 | 31 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 27 | 21 | 44 | 35 | 27 | 32 |
| Drug offences | 101 | 100 | 125 | 116 | 64 | 143 | 180 | 109 | 117 | 102 | 101 |
| Homicide | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 83 | 151 | 105 | 102 | 115 | 107 | 125 | 112 | 143 | 168 | 186 |
| Liquor offences | 2 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 13 | 11 | 0 | 1 |
| Malicious damage to property | 120 | 137 | 127 | 125 | 130 | 107 | 96 | 91 | 118 | 109 | 124 |
| Other offences | 17 | 15 | 18 | 33 | 16 | 28 | 286 | 17 | 12 | 15 | 16 |
| Other offences against the person | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 11 | 9 |
| Pornography offences | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 43 | 41 | 39 | 38 | 35 | 31 | 54 | 22 | 40 | 56 | 47 |
| Robbery | 10 | 6 | 9 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 4 |
| Sexual offences | 21 | 16 | 29 | 15 | 23 | 20 | 28 | 25 | 48 | 51 | 44 |
| Theft | 875 | 679 | 603 | 499 | 542 | 460 | 428 | 547 | 651 | 719 | 559 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 3 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
In 2026, Greenacre, NSW recorded 1502 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 6562 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | incidents (2026) | incidents (2025) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abduction and kidnapping | 3 | 2 | 50.00% (2) |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 53 | 44 | 20.45% (44) |
| Breach bail conditions | 50 | 33 | 51.52% (33) |
| Escape custody | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Other offences against justice procedures | 9 | 5 | 80.00% (5) |
| Resist or hinder officer | 11 | 11 | 0.00% (11) |
| Arson | 16 | 7 | 128.57% (7) |
| Assault Police | 6 | 4 | 50.00% (4) |
| Domestic violence related assault | 125 | 142 | -11.97% (142) |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 94 | 57 | 64.91% (57) |
| Blackmail and extortion | 8 | 1 | 700.00% (1) |
| Coercive Control | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Criminal intent | 14 | 10 | 40.00% (10) |
| Offensive conduct | 2 | 2 | 0.00% (2) |
| Offensive language | 1 | 3 | -66.67% (3) |
| Trespass | 15 | 12 | 25.00% (12) |
| Cultivating cannabis | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Dealing, trafficking in amphetamines | 1 | 6 | -83.33% (6) |
| Dealing, trafficking in cannabis | 1 | 3 | -66.67% (3) |
| Dealing, trafficking in cocaine | 11 | 2 | 450.00% (2) |
| Dealing, trafficking in ecstasy | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Dealing, trafficking in narcotics | 0 | 4 | -100.00% (4) |
| Dealing, trafficking in other drugs | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Other drug offences | 15 | 11 | 36.36% (11) |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 12 | 8 | 50.00% (8) |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 27 | 31 | -12.90% (31) |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 6 | 5 | 20.00% (5) |
| Possession and/or use of ecstasy | 2 | 2 | 0.00% (2) |
| Possession and/or use of narcotics | 6 | 7 | -14.29% (7) |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 20 | 20 | 0.00% (20) |
| Attempted murder | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 186 | 168 | 10.71% (168) |
| Liquor offences | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Malicious damage to property | 124 | 109 | 13.76% (109) |
| Other offences | 16 | 15 | 6.67% (15) |
| Other offences against the person | 9 | 11 | -18.18% (11) |
| Pornography offences | 2 | 4 | -50.00% (4) |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 47 | 56 | -16.07% (56) |
| Robbery with a firearm | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Robbery with a weapon not a firearm | 3 | 2 | 50.00% (2) |
| Robbery without a weapon | 1 | 4 | -75.00% (4) |
| Sexual assault | 24 | 29 | -17.24% (29) |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 20 | 22 | -9.09% (22) |
| Break and enter dwelling | 35 | 33 | 6.06% (33) |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 8 | 27 | -70.37% (27) |
| Fraud | 330 | 406 | -18.72% (406) |
| Motor vehicle theft | 52 | 68 | -23.53% (68) |
| Other theft | 22 | 18 | 22.22% (18) |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 6 | 20 | -70.00% (20) |
| Steal from dwelling | 16 | 23 | -30.43% (23) |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 62 | 85 | -27.06% (85) |
| Steal from person | 4 | 3 | 33.33% (3) |
| Steal from retail store | 24 | 36 | -33.33% (36) |
| Transport regulatory offences | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
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). 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 Greenacre, NSW
How common is car theft in the Greenacre, NSW?
There were 68 motor vehicle theft incident(s) recorded between Year ending Mar 2026, averaging 1 incident every 5.4 day.
Is Greenacre, NSW safe in 2026
Yes, Greenacre, NSW is considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 5,708 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 Greenacre, NSW?
In 2026, the most common crime type in Greenacre, NSW was Theft with 559 reported incidents.
Has crime in the Greenacre, NSW increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Greenacre, NSW have increased by 27% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Greenacre, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, there were 480 incident against persons in Greenacre, NSW, including homicide, assault, sexual offences,robbery, and other crimes against the person.
What is the rate of property crime in Greenacre, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, there were 699 property crime incident in Greenacre, NSW, including arson, theft, and malicious damage to property.
What is the number of drug offenses in Greenacre, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, Greenacre, NSW recorded 101 drug incident, including cocaine, narcotics, cannabis, amphetamines, ecstasy and other drugs.
Community Snapshot – Greenacre (2021)
Greenacre is a vibrant suburb with 26314 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 58.5% being couple families with children and the average household size is 3.4 people. The median household weekly income is $1449, though the unemployment rate stands at 8.3%. While 52.9% of people were born in Australia, the area still reflects a multicultural spirit through its people, food, and events
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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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