Crime Rates for Heathcote, NSW
⇌ Compare Heathcote with another suburbAs of the March 2026 data release, The Heathcote (2233) crime rate for the Year ending Dec 2025 was calculated from 173 reported incidents, equal to 2,814 incident per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Heathcote, NSW in 2021 was 6,148. In the last 10 years, Heathcote, NSW's crime rate has seen a decrease. Recent data shows that Assault and Robbery occur at a rate of 1 incident per 323.6 people. For property crimes such as Burglary and Theft, the rate is 1 incident per 67.6 people. Community safety concerns, including Stalking and Harassment, are reported at a rate of 1 incident per 878.3 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 Heathcote for 2025: Theft (63), Assault (18), Malicious damage to property (17).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 225 | 182 | 131 | 160 | 250 | 175 | 184 | 124 | 144 | 187 | 173 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Against justice procedures | 15 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 17 | 31 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 10 |
| Arson | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Assault | 21 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 27 | 9 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 19 | 18 |
| Betting and gaming offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Coercive Control | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Disorderly conduct | 11 | 10 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 13 | 4 | 4 | 13 | 8 |
| Drug offences | 24 | 10 | 14 | 25 | 7 | 21 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 9 |
| Homicide | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 11 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 20 | 19 | 9 | 20 | 15 | 7 | 12 |
| Liquor offences | 6 | 5 | 0 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 8 |
| Malicious damage to property | 34 | 22 | 12 | 13 | 24 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 17 |
| Other offences | 6 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Other offences against the person | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pornography offences | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sexual offences | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 8 |
| Theft | 60 | 75 | 49 | 59 | 121 | 48 | 79 | 52 | 64 | 91 | 63 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 31 | 19 | 15 | 11 | 12 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 15 | 8 |
In 2025, Heathcote, NSW recorded 173 total crime incidents. Over the period from 2015 to 2025, overall crime has decreased. Cumulatively over this period, the most common crime type was 'Theft' with 761 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | incidents (2025) | incidents (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 3 | 1 | 200.00% (1) |
| Breach bail conditions | 5 | 4 | 25.00% (4) |
| Other offences against justice procedures | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Resist or hinder officer | 2 | 1 | 100.00% (1) |
| Arson | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Assault Police | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Domestic violence related assault | 10 | 14 | -28.57% (14) |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 8 | 4 | 100.00% (4) |
| Blackmail and extortion | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Coercive Control | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Criminal intent | 2 | 2 | 0.00% (2) |
| Offensive conduct | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Trespass | 5 | 10 | -50.00% (10) |
| Manufacture drug | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Other drug offences | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 4 | 4 | 0.00% (4) |
| Possession and/or use of narcotics | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 12 | 7 | 71.43% (7) |
| Liquor offences | 8 | 1 | 700.00% (1) |
| Malicious damage to property | 17 | 17 | 0.00% (17) |
| Other offences | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Pornography offences | 5 | 0 | 500.00% (0) |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 4 | 0 | 400.00% (0) |
| Sexual assault | 5 | 2 | 150.00% (2) |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 3 | 5 | -40.00% (5) |
| Break and enter dwelling | 2 | 7 | -71.43% (7) |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 8 | 4 | 100.00% (4) |
| Fraud | 25 | 56 | -55.36% (56) |
| Motor vehicle theft | 2 | 5 | -60.00% (5) |
| Other theft | 7 | 6 | 16.67% (6) |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 1 | 2 | -50.00% (2) |
| Steal from dwelling | 6 | 0 | 600.00% (0) |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 8 | 7 | 14.29% (7) |
| Steal from retail store | 4 | 4 | 0.00% (4) |
| Transport regulatory offences | 8 | 15 | -46.67% (15) |
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.
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FAQ About Crime in Heathcote, NSW
How common is car theft in the Heathcote, NSW?
There were 5 motor vehicle theft incident(s) recorded between Year ending Dec 2025, averaging 1 incident every 73 day.
Is Heathcote, NSW safe in 2026
Yes, Heathcote, NSW is considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 2,814 incidents per 100,000 people for the Year ending Dec 2025 is lower than the overall crime rate in New South Wales.
What is the most common crime in Heathcote, NSW?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Heathcote, NSW was Theft with 63 reported incidents.
Has crime in the Heathcote, NSW increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates have decreased by 6% over the past five years.
What is rate of criminal against person in Heathcote, NSW?
In Year ending Dec 2025, there were 38 incident against persons in Heathcote, NSW, including homicide, assault, sexual offences,robbery, and other crimes against the person.
What is the rate of property crime in Heathcote, NSW?
In Year ending Dec 2025, there were 81 property crime incident in Heathcote, NSW, including arson, theft, and malicious damage to property.
What is the number of drug offenses in Heathcote, NSW?
In Year ending Dec 2025, Heathcote, NSW recorded 9 drug incident, including cocaine, narcotics, cannabis, amphetamines, ecstasy and other drugs.
Community Snapshot – Heathcote (2021)
Heathcote is a quiet suburb with around 6148 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 49.5% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.7 people. The median household weekly income is $2240, though the unemployment rate stands at 2.6%. The area has a strong local identity, with over 86% of people born in Australia.
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Other Safe Suburbs Near Heathcote
If you’re considering living near Heathcote , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Yarrawarrah - 29 incidents (0.01045 per 100,000 people)
- Barden Ridge - 54 incidents (0.01308 per 100,000 people)
- Woronora Heights - 41 incidents (0.01474 per 100,000 people)
- Bangor - 100 incidents (0.01806 per 100,000 people)
- Engadine - 375 incidents (0.02114 per 100,000 people)
- Loftus - 91 incidents (0.02172 per 100,000 people)
- Woronora - 59 incidents (0.02888 per 100,000 people)
- Waterfall - 66 incidents (0.12644 per 100,000 people)
- Lucas Heights - 10 incidents (2.50000 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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