Crime Rates for Illawong, NSW
⇌ Compare Illawong with another suburbAs of the Jun 2026 data release, The Illawong (2234) crime rate for the Year ending Mar 2026 was calculated from 143 reported incidents, equal to 1,925 incident per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Illawong, NSW in 2021 was 7,427. In the last 10 years, Illawong, NSW's crime rate has seen a decrease. Recent data shows that Assault and Robbery occur at a rate of 1 incident per 412.6 people. For property crimes such as Burglary and Theft, the rate is 1 incident per 239.6 people. Community safety concerns, including Stalking and Harassment, are reported at a rate of 1 incident per 390.9 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 Illawong for 2026: Theft (31), Assault (27), Intimidation, stalking and harassment (25).
| Type/Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 141 | 152 | 137 | 149 | 191 | 217 | 209 | 155 | 118 | 109 | 143 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Against justice procedures | 15 | 10 | 4 | 7 | 16 | 12 | 25 | 23 | 8 | 12 | 17 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Assault | 14 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 38 | 29 | 29 | 20 | 18 | 27 |
| 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 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Coercive Control | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disorderly conduct | 4 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Drug offences | 20 | 18 | 11 | 4 | 15 | 12 | 18 | 13 | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Homicide | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 18 | 15 | 13 | 19 | 21 | 37 | 24 | 19 | 11 | 19 | 25 |
| Liquor offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 15 | 16 | 29 | 20 | 25 | 24 | 14 | 22 | 9 | 6 | 15 |
| Other offences | 5 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 26 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 7 |
| Other offences against the person | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pornography offences | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 4 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 3 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sexual offences | 2 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 8 |
| Theft | 44 | 54 | 42 | 52 | 58 | 69 | 56 | 33 | 48 | 31 | 31 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
In 2026, Illawong, NSW recorded 143 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 518 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | incidents (2026) | incidents (2025) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 8 | 5 | 60.00% (5) |
| Breach bail conditions | 8 | 4 | 100.00% (4) |
| Other offences against justice procedures | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Resist or hinder officer | 1 | 2 | -50.00% (2) |
| Arson | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Domestic violence related assault | 23 | 13 | 76.92% (13) |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 4 | 5 | -20.00% (5) |
| Blackmail and extortion | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Criminal intent | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Offensive conduct | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Trespass | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Dealing, trafficking in amphetamines | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Other drug offences | 1 | 2 | -50.00% (2) |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 3 | 1 | 200.00% (1) |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 25 | 19 | 31.58% (19) |
| Liquor offences | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Malicious damage to property | 15 | 6 | 150.00% (6) |
| Other offences | 7 | 4 | 75.00% (4) |
| Pornography offences | 1 | 2 | -50.00% (2) |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 3 | 4 | -25.00% (4) |
| Sexual assault | 5 | 3 | 66.67% (3) |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 3 | 1 | 200.00% (1) |
| Break and enter dwelling | 3 | 4 | -25.00% (4) |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Fraud | 11 | 12 | -8.33% (12) |
| Motor vehicle theft | 5 | 2 | 150.00% (2) |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 2 | 1 | 100.00% (1) |
| Steal from dwelling | 2 | 2 | 0.00% (2) |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 5 | 8 | -37.50% (8) |
| Steal from person | 1 | 2 | -50.00% (2) |
| Steal from retail store | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
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 Illawong, NSW
How common is car theft in the Illawong, NSW?
There were 2 motor vehicle theft incident(s) recorded between Year ending Mar 2026, averaging 1 incident every 182.5 day.
Is Illawong, NSW safe in 2026
Yes, Illawong, NSW is considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 1,925 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 Illawong, NSW?
In 2026, the most common crime type in Illawong, NSW was Theft with 31 reported incidents.
Has crime in the Illawong, NSW increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates have decreased by 34% over the past five years.
What is rate of criminal against person in Illawong, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, there were 61 incident against persons in Illawong, NSW, including homicide, assault, sexual offences,robbery, and other crimes against the person.
What is the rate of property crime in Illawong, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, there were 47 property crime incident in Illawong, NSW, including arson, theft, and malicious damage to property.
What is the number of drug offenses in Illawong, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, Illawong, NSW recorded 5 drug incident, including cocaine, narcotics, cannabis, amphetamines, ecstasy and other drugs.
Community Snapshot – Illawong (2021)
Illawong is a quiet suburb with around 7427 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 51.5% being couple families with children and the average household size is 3.1 people. The median household weekly income is $2778, though the unemployment rate stands at 3.1%. A majority of people (74.5%) were born in Australia, though the suburb still enjoys a touch of cultural variety.
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Other Safe Suburbs Near Illawong
If you’re considering living near Illawong , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Padstow Heights - 35 incidents (0.00974 per 100,000 people)
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- Bangor - 101 incidents (0.01824 per 100,000 people)
- Como - 79 incidents (0.01949 per 100,000 people)
- Lugarno - 124 incidents (0.02113 per 100,000 people)
- Peakhurst Heights - 55 incidents (0.02179 per 100,000 people)
- Alfords Point - 74 incidents (0.02363 per 100,000 people)
- Woronora - 56 incidents (0.02741 per 100,000 people)
- Jannali - 285 incidents (0.04297 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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