Crime Rates for Holmesville, NSW
⇌ Compare Holmesville with another suburbAs of the Jun 2026 data release, The Holmesville (2286) crime rate for the Year ending Mar 2026 was calculated from 53 reported incidents, equal to 3,751 incident per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Holmesville, NSW in 2021 was 1,413. In the last 10 years, Holmesville, NSW's crime rate has seen a decrease. Recent data shows that Assault and Robbery occur at a rate of 1 incident per 176.6 people. For property crimes such as Burglary and Theft, the rate is 1 incident per 94.2 people. Community safety concerns, including Stalking and Harassment, are reported at a rate of 1 incident per 282.6 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 Holmesville for 2026: Theft (16), Intimidation, stalking and harassment (14), Against justice procedures (6).
| Type/Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 46 | 59 | 58 | 50 | 58 | 39 | 55 | 37 | 51 | 49 | 53 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Against justice procedures | 1 | 8 | 2 | 14 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 6 |
| Arson | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Assault | 9 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 14 | 4 | 10 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 5 |
| Betting and gaming offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Coercive Control | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disorderly conduct | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Drug offences | 4 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Homicide | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 5 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 14 |
| Liquor offences | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 5 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 5 |
| Other offences | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Other offences against the person | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pornography offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sexual offences | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 5 |
| Theft | 20 | 23 | 24 | 16 | 18 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 18 | 15 | 16 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
In 2026, Holmesville, NSW recorded 53 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 185 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | incidents (2026) | incidents (2025) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 6 | 1 | 500.00% (1) |
| Breach bail conditions | 0 | 3 | -100.00% (3) |
| Arson | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Domestic violence related assault | 4 | 6 | -33.33% (6) |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 2 | -50.00% (2) |
| Blackmail and extortion | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Trespass | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Cultivating cannabis | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 14 | 5 | 180.00% (5) |
| Malicious damage to property | 5 | 5 | 0.00% (5) |
| Other offences | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Sexual assault | 3 | 3 | 0.00% (3) |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 2 | 2 | 0.00% (2) |
| Break and enter dwelling | 2 | 1 | 100.00% (1) |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Fraud | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Motor vehicle theft | 2 | 1 | 100.00% (1) |
| Other theft | 6 | 3 | 100.00% (3) |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 2 | 6 | -66.67% (6) |
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 Holmesville, NSW
How common is car theft in the Holmesville, NSW?
There were 1 motor vehicle theft incident(s) recorded between Year ending Mar 2026, averaging 1 incident every 365 day.
Is Holmesville, NSW safe in 2026
Yes, Holmesville, NSW is considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 3,751 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 Holmesville, NSW?
In 2026, the most common crime type in Holmesville, NSW was Theft with 16 reported incidents.
Has crime in the Holmesville, NSW increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Holmesville, NSW have increased by 36% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Holmesville, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, there were 24 incident against persons in Holmesville, NSW, including homicide, assault, sexual offences,robbery, and other crimes against the person.
What is the rate of property crime in Holmesville, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, there were 21 property crime incident in Holmesville, NSW, including arson, theft, and malicious damage to property.
What is the number of drug offenses in Holmesville, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, Holmesville, NSW recorded 2 drug incident, including cocaine, narcotics, cannabis, amphetamines, ecstasy and other drugs.
Community Snapshot – Holmesville (2021)
Holmesville is a quiet suburb with around 1413 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 44.4% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.9 people. The median household weekly income is $1884, though the unemployment rate stands at 4.2%. The area has a strong local identity, with over 90.8% of people born in Australia.
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Other Safe Suburbs Near Holmesville
If you’re considering living near Holmesville , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Cameron Park - 353 incidents (0.03538 per 100,000 people)
- Barnsley - 73 incidents (0.04207 per 100,000 people)
- Killingworth - 32 incidents (0.04638 per 100,000 people)
- West Wallsend - 151 incidents (0.05065 per 100,000 people)
- Seahampton - 15 incidents (0.05137 per 100,000 people)
- Stockrington - 5 incidents (0.05435 per 100,000 people)
- Edgeworth - 391 incidents (0.06108 per 100,000 people)
- Argenton - 147 incidents (0.10873 per 100,000 people)
- Teralba - 328 incidents (0.12359 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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