Crime Rates for Kingswood (penrith), NSW
⇌ Compare Kingswood (penrith) with another suburbAs of the Sep 2026 data release, The Kingswood (penrith) (2747) crime rate for the Year ending Jun 2026 was calculated from 1969 reported incidents, equal to 18,518 incident per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Kingswood (penrith), NSW in 2021 was 10,633. In the last 10 years, Kingswood (penrith), NSW's crime rate has seen a decrease. Recent data shows that Assault and Robbery occur at a rate of 1 incident per 36.7 people. For property crimes such as Burglary and Theft, the rate is 1 incident per 23.9 people. Community safety concerns, including Stalking and Harassment, are reported at a rate of 1 incident per 72.8 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 Kingswood (penrith) for 2026: Theft (541), Against justice procedures (299), Assault (291).
| Type/Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1924 | 2242 | 2555 | 1862 | 2143 | 1864 | 1974 | 2193 | 2076 | 1939 | 1969 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| Against justice procedures | 105 | 113 | 120 | 129 | 169 | 177 | 153 | 175 | 244 | 261 | 299 |
| Arson | 14 | 7 | 10 | 1 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 11 | 9 | 8 |
| Assault | 188 | 173 | 201 | 209 | 239 | 268 | 206 | 238 | 339 | 279 | 291 |
| Betting and gaming offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Coercive Control | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Disorderly conduct | 36 | 48 | 44 | 28 | 34 | 36 | 46 | 51 | 35 | 36 | 44 |
| Drug offences | 193 | 160 | 226 | 129 | 221 | 144 | 167 | 215 | 157 | 187 | 232 |
| Homicide | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 64 | 71 | 94 | 111 | 115 | 159 | 132 | 134 | 174 | 146 | 159 |
| Liquor offences | 6 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 9 | 4 |
| Malicious damage to property | 154 | 151 | 171 | 143 | 174 | 182 | 154 | 158 | 197 | 170 | 159 |
| Other offences | 31 | 30 | 34 | 31 | 61 | 44 | 236 | 65 | 44 | 57 | 67 |
| Other offences against the person | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 3 |
| Pornography offences | 1 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 1 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 46 | 69 | 76 | 48 | 83 | 65 | 58 | 89 | 57 | 48 | 69 |
| Robbery | 10 | 16 | 17 | 8 | 14 | 10 | 5 | 16 | 8 | 11 | 11 |
| Sexual offences | 29 | 35 | 36 | 27 | 27 | 42 | 45 | 35 | 50 | 54 | 53 |
| Theft | 641 | 623 | 678 | 601 | 608 | 563 | 526 | 604 | 569 | 445 | 541 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 404 | 735 | 841 | 382 | 382 | 159 | 220 | 382 | 176 | 206 | 22 |
In 2026, Kingswood (penrith), NSW recorded 1969 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 6399 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | incidents (2026) | incidents (2025) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abduction and kidnapping | 4 | 1 | 300.00% (1) |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 153 | 129 | 18.60% (129) |
| Breach bail conditions | 100 | 83 | 20.48% (83) |
| Escape custody | 4 | 6 | -33.33% (6) |
| Other offences against justice procedures | 14 | 21 | -33.33% (21) |
| Resist or hinder officer | 28 | 22 | 27.27% (22) |
| Arson | 8 | 9 | -11.11% (9) |
| Assault Police | 18 | 18 | 0.00% (18) |
| Domestic violence related assault | 124 | 107 | 15.89% (107) |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 149 | 154 | -3.25% (154) |
| Blackmail and extortion | 2 | 1 | 100.00% (1) |
| Coercive Control | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Criminal intent | 9 | 8 | 12.50% (8) |
| Offensive conduct | 4 | 4 | 0.00% (4) |
| Offensive language | 1 | 4 | -75.00% (4) |
| Trespass | 30 | 20 | 50.00% (20) |
| Cultivating cannabis | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Dealing, trafficking in amphetamines | 5 | 5 | 0.00% (5) |
| Dealing, trafficking in cocaine | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Dealing, trafficking in narcotics | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Dealing, trafficking in other drugs | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Importing drugs | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Other drug offences | 24 | 20 | 20.00% (20) |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 76 | 57 | 33.33% (57) |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 62 | 55 | 12.73% (55) |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 4 | 5 | -20.00% (5) |
| Possession and/or use of ecstasy | 1 | 3 | -66.67% (3) |
| Possession and/or use of narcotics | 22 | 15 | 46.67% (15) |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 35 | 23 | 52.17% (23) |
| Manslaughter * | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Murder * | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 159 | 146 | 8.90% (146) |
| Liquor offences | 4 | 9 | -55.56% (9) |
| Malicious damage to property | 159 | 170 | -6.47% (170) |
| Other offences | 67 | 57 | 17.54% (57) |
| Other offences against the person | 3 | 8 | -62.50% (8) |
| Pornography offences | 1 | 7 | -85.71% (7) |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 69 | 48 | 43.75% (48) |
| Robbery with a firearm | 2 | 2 | 0.00% (2) |
| Robbery with a weapon not a firearm | 4 | 6 | -33.33% (6) |
| Robbery without a weapon | 5 | 3 | 66.67% (3) |
| Sexual assault | 27 | 31 | -12.90% (31) |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 26 | 23 | 13.04% (23) |
| Break and enter dwelling | 62 | 50 | 24.00% (50) |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 21 | 15 | 40.00% (15) |
| Fraud | 74 | 57 | 29.82% (57) |
| Motor vehicle theft | 34 | 30 | 13.33% (30) |
| Other theft | 58 | 44 | 31.82% (44) |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 74 | 61 | 21.31% (61) |
| Steal from dwelling | 46 | 51 | -9.80% (51) |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 91 | 79 | 15.19% (79) |
| Steal from person | 16 | 17 | -5.88% (17) |
| Steal from retail store | 65 | 41 | 58.54% (41) |
| Transport regulatory offences | 22 | 206 | -89.32% (206) |
Overview
No of incidents (Year ending Jun 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). As population numbers may have changed since 2021, the calculated rates may not accurately reflect current population levels or the current situation in each area (suburb, LGA, and state). Therefore, the rates should be used as an indicator rather than a definitive measure of whether a suburb is safe or unsafe.
How safe do you feel in Kingswood (penrith), NSW?
Based on community voting, safety perceptions in Kingswood (penrith), NSW are mixed, with a higher share reporting feeling unsafe. Results reflect personal perception and are not official crime statistics.
FAQ About Crime in Kingswood (penrith), NSW
How common is car theft in the Kingswood (penrith), NSW?
There were 30 motor vehicle theft incident(s) recorded between Year ending Jun 2026, averaging 1 incident every 12.2 day.
Is Kingswood (penrith), NSW safe in 2026
Based on official statistics, Kingswood (penrith), NSW may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 18,518 incidents per 100,000 people for the Year ending Jun 2026 is higher than the overall crime rate in New South Wales.
What is the most common crime in Kingswood (penrith), NSW?
In 2026, the most common crime type in Kingswood (penrith), NSW was Theft with 541 reported incidents.
Has crime in the Kingswood (penrith), NSW increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Kingswood (penrith), NSW have increased by 6% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Kingswood (penrith), NSW?
In Year ending Jun 2026, there were 523 incident against persons in Kingswood (penrith), NSW, including homicide, assault, sexual offences,robbery, and other crimes against the person.
What is the rate of property crime in Kingswood (penrith), NSW?
In Year ending Jun 2026, there were 708 property crime incident in Kingswood (penrith), NSW, including arson, theft, and malicious damage to property.
What is the number of drug offenses in Kingswood (penrith), NSW?
In Year ending Jun 2026, Kingswood (penrith), NSW recorded 232 drug incident, including cocaine, narcotics, cannabis, amphetamines, ecstasy and other drugs.
Community Snapshot – Kingswood (penrith) (2021)
Kingswood (penrith) is a vibrant suburb with 10633 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 39.8% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.4 people. The median household weekly income is $1397, though the unemployment rate stands at 7.5%. While 61.2% of people were born in Australia, the area still reflects a multicultural spirit through its people, food, and events
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Other Safe Suburbs Near Kingswood (penrith)
If you’re considering living near Kingswood (penrith) , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Werrington Downs - 68 incidents (0.02111 per 100,000 people)
- Caddens - 74 incidents (0.02122 per 100,000 people)
- Claremont Meadows - 139 incidents (0.02685 per 100,000 people)
- Werrington County - 123 incidents (0.03326 per 100,000 people)
- South Penrith - 629 incidents (0.05239 per 100,000 people)
- Cambridge Park - 378 incidents (0.05359 per 100,000 people)
- Cambridge Gardens - 182 incidents (0.08966 per 100,000 people)
- Werrington - 603 incidents (0.11318 per 100,000 people)
- Penrith - 6273 incidents (0.34916 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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