Crime Rates for Kentlyn, NSW
Year ending Jun 2025 The Kentlyn (2560) crime rate for the Year ending Jun 2025 was calculated from 50 reported incidents, equal to 6,887 incident per 100,000 residents. 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 72.6 residents. For property crimes such as Burglary and Theft, the rate is 1 incident per 90.8 residents. Community safety concerns, including Stalking and Harassment, are reported at a rate of 1 incident per 181.5 residents. 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 (14), Against justice procedures (8), Drug offences (6).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 52 | 44 | 49 | 61 | 51 | 37 | 38 | 59 | 48 | 54 | 50 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Against justice procedures | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 8 |
| Arson | 6 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
| Assault | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 10 | 3 |
| 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 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Drug offences | 8 | 3 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 1 | 8 | 6 |
| Homicide | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 3 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 1 |
| Liquor offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 6 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 4 |
| Other offences | 2 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| 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 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 3 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Sexual offences | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| Theft | 20 | 20 | 16 | 27 | 20 | 13 | 11 | 7 | 16 | 8 | 14 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
In 2025, Kentlyn, NSW recorded 50 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 172 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | incidents (2025) | incidents (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 4 | 4 | 0.00% (4) |
| Breach bail conditions | 3 | 1 | 200.00% (1) |
| Resist or hinder officer | 1 | 2 | -50.00% (2) |
| Arson | 4 | 3 | 33.33% (3) |
| Assault Police | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 8 | -87.50% (8) |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 2 | 1 | 100.00% (1) |
| Criminal intent | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Trespass | 2 | 1 | 100.00% (1) |
| Dealing, trafficking in cocaine | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Other drug offences | 1 | 2 | -50.00% (2) |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 5 | 3 | 66.67% (3) |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 4 | -75.00% (4) |
| Malicious damage to property | 4 | 7 | -42.86% (7) |
| Other offences | 4 | 1 | 300.00% (1) |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 3 | 2 | 50.00% (2) |
| Sexual assault | 0 | 3 | -100.00% (3) |
| Break and enter dwelling | 2 | 4 | -50.00% (4) |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Fraud | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 2 | -50.00% (2) |
| Other theft | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Steal from dwelling | 2 | 1 | 100.00% (1) |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 4 | 1 | 300.00% (1) |
AI Analysis
1. Overall Crime Trends:
- Crime levels fluctuate yearly with no consistent upward or downward trend across the decade.
- Peak crime years include 2018 (notably high arson and fraud) and 2022 (increased intimidation and stalking).
- Recent years (2024-2025) show moderate crime levels with some specific rises in certain categories.
2. Most Common and Serious Crime Types with Numbers:
- Arson: Total incidents range from 3 to 10 annually; highest in 2018 with 10 cases.
- Assault (Domestic violence related): Peaks at 8 in 2024, generally between 0-8 per year.
- Steal from motor vehicle: Highest count of 10 in 2019; consistently frequent (1-5 cases) in other years.
- Malicious damage to property: Ranges from 1 to 7 annually, with spikes in 2022 and 2024 (7 each).
- Intimidation, stalking and harassment: Increased notably in 2023 (7 cases) and sustained levels 2022-2024.
- Possession/use of amphetamines: Rising in 2025 (5 cases), showing an upward trend.
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order: Rose to 4 in both 2024 and 2025 from lower numbers previously.
- Sexual assault: Low but present, peaking at 3 in 2024.
3. Significant Year-to-Year Spikes or Drops:
- Arson dropped from 10 in 2018 to 4-5 in subsequent years, then rose again to 8 in 2021 before declining.
- Domestic violence assault surged from 0 in 2021 to 8 in 2024, then dropped sharply to 1 in 2025.
- Intimidation, stalking and harassment rose from 0 in 2017 to 7 in 2023.
- Malicious damage to property spiked twice: 7 cases in 2022 and again 7 in 2024 after a low of 1 in 2021.
- Steal from motor vehicle fell sharply after 10 in 2019 to 1-5 range in following years.
- Possession/use of cannabis peaked at 8 in 2022 but dropped to zero by 2025.
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order jumped from 1 in 2023 to 4 in 2024 and 2025.
4. Safety-Relevant Observations:
- Property crimes (arson, malicious damage, theft-related offenses) show more volatility and higher volumes compared to violent crimes.
- Violent crimes such as assault are predominantly domestic violence-related, with marked fluctuations.
- No reported homicide or attempted murder cases over the entire period.
- Drug-related offenses, especially amphetamine possession/use, show recent increases
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Overview
No of incidents (Year ending Jun 2025), people in 2021Community 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 residents were born in Australia, the area still reflects a multicultural spirit through its people, food, and events
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Common FAQ about Kentlyn, NSW Criminal
How common is car theft in the Kentlyn, NSW?
There were 2 motor vehicle theft incident(s) recorded between Year ending Jun 2025, averaging 1 incident every 182.5 day.
Is Kentlyn, NSW safe in 2025
Yes, Kentlyn, NSW is considered safe, as its crime rate of 6,887 incidents per 100,000 people for the Year ending Jun 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 14 reported incidents.
Has crime in the Kentlyn, NSW increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Kentlyn, NSW have increased by 32% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Kentlyn, NSW?
In Year ending Jun 2025, there were 4 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 Jun 2025, there were 22 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 Jun 2025, Kentlyn, NSW recorded 6 drug incident, including cocaine, narcotics, cannabis, amphetamines, ecstasy and other drugs.
*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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