Crime Rates for Guildford West, NSW
Year ending Jun 2025 The Guildford West (2161) crime rate for the Year ending Jun 2025 was calculated from 261 reported incidents, equal to 4,530 incident per 100,000 residents. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Guildford West, NSW in 2021 was 5,762. In the last 10 years, Guildford West, NSW's crime rate has remained relatively stable. Recent data shows that Assault and Robbery occur at a rate of 1 incident per 151.6 residents. For property crimes such as Burglary and Theft, the rate is 1 incident per 77.9 residents. Community safety concerns, including Stalking and Harassment, are reported at a rate of 1 incident per 303.3 residents. When reviewing these figures, it’s also valuable to compare them with broader crime trends across the Greater Sydney region.Most Common Crimes in Guildford West for 2025: Theft (74), Assault (48), Against justice procedures (32).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 237 | 262 | 226 | 190 | 235 | 314 | 239 | 245 | 218 | 232 | 261 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Against justice procedures | 12 | 15 | 18 | 10 | 16 | 35 | 19 | 30 | 21 | 18 | 32 |
| Arson | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Assault | 41 | 53 | 31 | 21 | 32 | 46 | 37 | 25 | 30 | 37 | 48 |
| Betting and gaming offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Coercive Control | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disorderly conduct | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| Drug offences | 16 | 21 | 10 | 10 | 28 | 25 | 25 | 40 | 45 | 32 | 30 |
| Homicide | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 18 | 22 | 24 | 13 | 20 | 25 | 31 | 25 | 15 | 19 | 28 |
| Liquor offences | 1 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 29 | 31 | 22 | 18 | 19 | 27 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 21 | 20 |
| Other offences | 3 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 44 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| Other offences against the person | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Pornography offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 14 | 8 | 6 |
| Robbery | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual offences | 6 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 10 | 8 | 8 |
| Theft | 102 | 90 | 96 | 102 | 93 | 120 | 83 | 55 | 59 | 74 | 74 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
In 2025, Guildford West, NSW recorded 261 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 948 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | incidents (2025) | incidents (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abduction and kidnapping | 2 | 1 | 100.00% (1) |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 16 | 10 | 60.00% (10) |
| Breach bail conditions | 11 | 8 | 37.50% (8) |
| Other offences against justice procedures | 3 | 0 | 300.00% (0) |
| Resist or hinder officer | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Arson | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Assault Police | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Domestic violence related assault | 34 | 24 | 41.67% (24) |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 14 | 12 | 16.67% (12) |
| Blackmail and extortion | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Criminal intent | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Offensive conduct | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Trespass | 3 | 1 | 200.00% (1) |
| Cultivating cannabis | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Dealing, trafficking in cannabis | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Dealing, trafficking in cocaine | 2 | 4 | -50.00% (4) |
| Other drug offences | 3 | 6 | -50.00% (6) |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 8 | 5 | 60.00% (5) |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 5 | 11 | -54.55% (11) |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Possession and/or use of narcotics | 1 | 2 | -50.00% (2) |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 9 | 2 | 350.00% (2) |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 28 | 19 | 47.37% (19) |
| Liquor offences | 0 | 6 | -100.00% (6) |
| Malicious damage to property | 20 | 21 | -4.76% (21) |
| Other offences | 4 | 2 | 100.00% (2) |
| Other offences against the person | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Pornography offences | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 6 | 8 | -25.00% (8) |
| Robbery with a weapon not a firearm | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Robbery without a weapon | 3 | 0 | 300.00% (0) |
| Sexual assault | 6 | 3 | 100.00% (3) |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 2 | 5 | -60.00% (5) |
| Break and enter dwelling | 8 | 6 | 33.33% (6) |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 3 | 1 | 200.00% (1) |
| Fraud | 19 | 16 | 18.75% (16) |
| Motor vehicle theft | 12 | 6 | 100.00% (6) |
| Other theft | 4 | 4 | 0.00% (4) |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 5 | 6 | -16.67% (6) |
| Steal from dwelling | 4 | 8 | -50.00% (8) |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 16 | 23 | -30.43% (23) |
| Steal from retail store | 3 | 4 | -25.00% (4) |
Overview
No of incidents (Year ending Jun 2025), people in 2021Community Snapshot – Guildford West (2021)
Guildford West is a quiet suburb with around 5762 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 56.1% being couple families with children and the average household size is 3.4 people. The median household weekly income is $1583, though the unemployment rate stands at 8%. While 55.5% of residents were born in Australia, the area still reflects a multicultural spirit through its people, food, and events
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Other Safe Suburbs Near Guildford West
If you’re considering living near Guildford West , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Woodpark - 58 incidents (0.03400 per 100,000 people)
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Common FAQ about Guildford West, NSW Criminal
How common is car theft in the Guildford West, NSW?
There were 6 motor vehicle theft incident(s) recorded between Year ending Jun 2025, averaging 1 incident every 60.8 day.
Is Guildford West, NSW safe in 2025
Yes, Guildford West, NSW is considered safe, as its crime rate of 4,530 incidents per 100,000 people for the Year ending Jun 2025 is lower than the overall crime rate in New South Wales.
What is the most common crime in Guildford West, NSW?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Guildford West, NSW was Theft with 74 reported incidents.
Has crime in the Guildford West, NSW increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Guildford West, NSW have increased by 9% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Guildford West, NSW?
In Year ending Jun 2025, there were 90 incident against persons in Guildford West, NSW, including homicide, assault, sexual offences,robbery, and other crimes against the person.
What is the rate of property crime in Guildford West, NSW?
In Year ending Jun 2025, there were 94 property crime incident in Guildford West, NSW, including arson, theft, and malicious damage to property.
What is the number of drug offenses in Guildford West, NSW?
In Year ending Jun 2025, Guildford West, NSW recorded 30 drug incident, including cocaine, narcotics, cannabis, amphetamines, ecstasy and other drugs.
*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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