Crime Rates for Kentlyn, NSW
⇌ Compare Kentlyn with another suburbAs of the March 2026 data release, The Kentlyn (2560) crime rate for the Year ending Dec 2025 was calculated from 39 reported incidents, equal to 5,372 incident per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Kentlyn, NSW in 2021 was 726. In the last 10 years, Kentlyn, NSW's crime rate has remained relatively stable. Recent data shows that Assault and Robbery occur at a rate of 1 incident per 242 people. For property crimes such as Burglary and Theft, the rate is 1 incident per 60.5 people. Community safety concerns, including Stalking and Harassment, are reported at a rate of 1 incident per 242 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 Kentlyn for 2025: Theft (11), Against justice procedures (5), Assault (5).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 45 | 46 | 53 | 63 | 32 | 46 | 49 | 56 | 51 | 54 | 39 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Against justice procedures | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 5 |
| Arson | 6 | 5 | 10 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 2 |
| Assault | 4 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 9 | 3 | 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 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coercive Control | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disorderly conduct | 1 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Drug offences | 4 | 7 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 4 |
| Homicide | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 2 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Liquor offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 4 |
| Other offences | 1 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Other offences against the person | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pornography offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sexual offences | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| Theft | 21 | 17 | 14 | 31 | 13 | 19 | 3 | 20 | 7 | 12 | 11 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
In 2025, Kentlyn, NSW recorded 39 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 168 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | incidents (2025) | incidents (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 3 | 4 | -25.00% (4) |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 4 | -75.00% (4) |
| Resist or hinder officer | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Arson | 2 | 3 | -33.33% (3) |
| Domestic violence related assault | 3 | 3 | 0.00% (3) |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Criminal intent | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Trespass | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Other drug offences | 0 | 3 | -100.00% (3) |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 2 | 5 | -60.00% (5) |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 3 | 3 | 0.00% (3) |
| Malicious damage to property | 4 | 7 | -42.86% (7) |
| Other offences | 1 | 3 | -66.67% (3) |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 3 | 3 | 0.00% (3) |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 2 | -50.00% (2) |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Fraud | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 2 | -50.00% (2) |
| Other theft | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Steal from dwelling | 2 | 3 | -33.33% (3) |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 3 | 3 | 0.00% (3) |
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 Kentlyn, NSW
How common is car theft in the Kentlyn, NSW?
There were 2 motor vehicle theft incident(s) recorded between Year ending Dec 2025, averaging 1 incident every 182.5 day.
Is Kentlyn, NSW safe in 2026
Yes, Kentlyn, NSW is considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 5,372 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 Kentlyn, NSW?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Kentlyn, NSW was Theft with 11 reported incidents.
Has crime in the Kentlyn, NSW increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates have decreased by 20% over the past five years.
What is rate of criminal against person in Kentlyn, NSW?
In Year ending Dec 2025, there were 9 incident against persons in Kentlyn, NSW, including homicide, assault, sexual offences,robbery, and other crimes against the person.
What is the rate of property crime in Kentlyn, NSW?
In Year ending Dec 2025, there were 17 property crime incident in Kentlyn, NSW, including arson, theft, and malicious damage to property.
What is the number of drug offenses in Kentlyn, NSW?
In Year ending Dec 2025, Kentlyn, NSW recorded 4 drug incident, including cocaine, narcotics, cannabis, amphetamines, ecstasy and other drugs.
Community Snapshot – Kentlyn (2021)
Kentlyn is a quiet suburb with around 726 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 48.1% being couple families with children and the average household size is 3.2 people. The median household weekly income is $2066, though the unemployment rate stands at 5%. While 69.1% of people were born in Australia, the area still reflects a multicultural spirit through its people, food, and events
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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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