Crime Rates for Helensburgh, NSW
⇌ Compare Helensburgh with another suburbAs of the Jun 2026 data release, The Helensburgh (2508) crime rate for the Year ending Mar 2026 was calculated from 231 reported incidents, equal to 3,513 incident per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Helensburgh, NSW in 2021 was 6,576. In the last 10 years, Helensburgh, NSW's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data shows that Assault and Robbery occur at a rate of 1 incident per 263 people. For property crimes such as Burglary and Theft, the rate is 1 incident per 86.5 people. Community safety concerns, including Stalking and Harassment, are reported at a rate of 1 incident per 505.8 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 Helensburgh for 2026: Against justice procedures (39), Assault (38), Theft (37).
| Type/Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 213 | 204 | 222 | 153 | 205 | 173 | 224 | 207 | 202 | 202 | 231 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Against justice procedures | 8 | 2 | 5 | 11 | 12 | 5 | 10 | 14 | 25 | 19 | 39 |
| Arson | 3 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Assault | 17 | 17 | 11 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 25 | 38 |
| Betting and gaming offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Coercive Control | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Disorderly conduct | 7 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 2 |
| Drug offences | 10 | 6 | 17 | 5 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 11 | 7 | 25 |
| Homicide | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 12 | 16 | 6 | 8 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 18 | 11 | 13 | 31 |
| Liquor offences | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 35 | 30 | 27 | 20 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 14 | 22 | 27 |
| Other offences | 4 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 47 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Other offences against the person | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Pornography offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 4 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sexual offences | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 16 | 5 | 11 | 13 |
| Theft | 68 | 50 | 108 | 52 | 83 | 66 | 81 | 76 | 99 | 76 | 37 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 37 | 62 | 28 | 20 | 24 | 12 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 5 |
In 2026, Helensburgh, NSW recorded 231 total crime incidents. Over the period from 2016 to 2026, overall crime has increased. Cumulatively over this period, the most common crime type was 'Theft' with 796 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | incidents (2026) | incidents (2025) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 20 | 11 | 81.82% (11) |
| Breach bail conditions | 15 | 7 | 114.29% (7) |
| Resist or hinder officer | 4 | 1 | 300.00% (1) |
| Arson | 3 | 0 | 300.00% (0) |
| Assault Police | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Domestic violence related assault | 22 | 16 | 37.50% (16) |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 14 | 9 | 55.56% (9) |
| Blackmail and extortion | 1 | 3 | -66.67% (3) |
| Coercive Control | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Criminal intent | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Trespass | 2 | 6 | -66.67% (6) |
| Dealing, trafficking in amphetamines | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Dealing, trafficking in cannabis | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Dealing, trafficking in cocaine | 19 | 0 | 1900.00% (0) |
| Dealing, trafficking in ecstasy | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Other drug offences | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 1 | 2 | -50.00% (2) |
| Possession and/or use of narcotics | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 31 | 13 | 138.46% (13) |
| Liquor offences | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Malicious damage to property | 27 | 22 | 22.73% (22) |
| Other offences | 3 | 1 | 200.00% (1) |
| Other offences against the person | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 4 | 7 | -42.86% (7) |
| Sexual assault | 7 | 9 | -22.22% (9) |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 6 | 2 | 200.00% (2) |
| Break and enter dwelling | 2 | 8 | -75.00% (8) |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 4 | 2 | 100.00% (2) |
| Fraud | 12 | 25 | -52.00% (25) |
| Motor vehicle theft | 6 | 8 | -25.00% (8) |
| Other theft | 3 | 2 | 50.00% (2) |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 4 | -75.00% (4) |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 6 | 16 | -62.50% (16) |
| Steal from retail store | 3 | 9 | -66.67% (9) |
| Transport regulatory offences | 5 | 8 | -37.50% (8) |
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 Helensburgh, NSW
How common is car theft in the Helensburgh, NSW?
There were 8 motor vehicle theft incident(s) recorded between Year ending Mar 2026, averaging 1 incident every 45.6 day.
Is Helensburgh, NSW safe in 2026
Yes, Helensburgh, NSW is considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 3,513 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 Helensburgh, NSW?
In 2026, the most common crime type in Helensburgh, NSW was Against justice procedures with 39 reported incidents.
Has crime in the Helensburgh, NSW increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Helensburgh, NSW have increased by 34% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Helensburgh, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, there were 84 incident against persons in Helensburgh, NSW, including homicide, assault, sexual offences,robbery, and other crimes against the person.
What is the rate of property crime in Helensburgh, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, there were 67 property crime incident in Helensburgh, NSW, including arson, theft, and malicious damage to property.
What is the number of drug offenses in Helensburgh, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, Helensburgh, NSW recorded 25 drug incident, including cocaine, narcotics, cannabis, amphetamines, ecstasy and other drugs.
Community Snapshot – Helensburgh (2021)
Helensburgh is a quiet suburb with around 6576 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 56.8% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.9 people. The median household weekly income is $2490, though the unemployment rate stands at 3.1%. The area has a strong local identity, with over 85.5% of people born in Australia.
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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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