Crime Rates for Leonay, NSW
⇌ Compare Leonay with another suburbAs of the Sep 2026 data release, The Leonay (2750) crime rate for the Year ending Jun 2026 was calculated from 59 reported incidents, equal to 2,285 incident per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Leonay, NSW in 2021 was 2,582. In the last 10 years, Leonay, NSW's crime rate has seen a decrease. Recent data shows that Assault and Robbery occur at a rate of 1 incident per 645.5 people. For property crimes such as Burglary and Theft, the rate is 1 incident per 129.1 people. Community safety concerns, including Stalking and Harassment, are reported at a rate of 1 incident per 322.8 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 Leonay for 2026: Theft (26), Assault (11), Intimidation, stalking and harassment (7).
| Type/Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 68 | 100 | 59 | 72 | 51 | 53 | 51 | 46 | 46 | 54 | 59 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Against justice procedures | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 2 |
| Arson | 1 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assault | 8 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 11 |
| 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 | 1 |
| Coercive Control | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disorderly conduct | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Drug offences | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Homicide | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 3 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 7 |
| Liquor offences | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Malicious damage to property | 7 | 16 | 5 | 19 | 8 | 11 | 4 | 8 | 5 | 10 | 6 |
| Other offences | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Other offences against the person | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pornography offences | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sexual offences | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 |
| Theft | 30 | 48 | 30 | 33 | 16 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 26 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
In 2026, Leonay, NSW recorded 59 total crime incidents. Over the period from 2016 to 2026, overall crime has decreased. Cumulatively over this period, the most common crime type was 'Theft' with 285 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | incidents (2026) | incidents (2025) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Domestic violence related assault | 9 | 4 | 125.00% (4) |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Blackmail and extortion | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Trespass | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Dealing, trafficking in cocaine | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 7 | 8 | -12.50% (8) |
| Liquor offences | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Malicious damage to property | 6 | 10 | -40.00% (10) |
| Other offences | 2 | 1 | 100.00% (1) |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 2 | -50.00% (2) |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 2 | 2 | 0.00% (2) |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 4 | -75.00% (4) |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 3 | 0 | 300.00% (0) |
| Fraud | 3 | 5 | -40.00% (5) |
| Motor vehicle theft | 3 | 1 | 200.00% (1) |
| Other theft | 1 | 2 | -50.00% (2) |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Steal from dwelling | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 13 | 7 | 85.71% (7) |
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.
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FAQ About Crime in Leonay, NSW
How common is car theft in the Leonay, NSW?
There were 1 motor vehicle theft incident(s) recorded between Year ending Jun 2026, averaging 1 incident every 365 day.
Is Leonay, NSW safe in 2026
Based on official statistics, Leonay, NSW may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 2,285 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 Leonay, NSW?
In 2026, the most common crime type in Leonay, NSW was Theft with 26 reported incidents.
Has crime in the Leonay, NSW increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Leonay, NSW have increased by 11% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Leonay, NSW?
In Year ending Jun 2026, there were 22 incident against persons in Leonay, NSW, including homicide, assault, sexual offences,robbery, and other crimes against the person.
What is the rate of property crime in Leonay, NSW?
In Year ending Jun 2026, there were 32 property crime incident in Leonay, NSW, including arson, theft, and malicious damage to property.
What is the number of drug offenses in Leonay, NSW?
In Year ending Jun 2026, Leonay, NSW recorded 0 drug incident, including cocaine, narcotics, cannabis, amphetamines, ecstasy and other drugs.
Community Snapshot – Leonay (2021)
Leonay is a quiet suburb with around 2582 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 52.8% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.9 people. The median household weekly income is $2466, though the unemployment rate stands at 3.1%. A majority of people (80.5%) were born in Australia, though the suburb still enjoys a touch of cultural variety.
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Other Safe Suburbs Near Leonay
If you’re considering living near Leonay , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Mount Riverview - 28 incidents (0.00911 per 100,000 people)
- Lapstone - 11 incidents (0.01160 per 100,000 people)
- Emu Heights - 73 incidents (0.02278 per 100,000 people)
- Glenmore Park - 601 incidents (0.02402 per 100,000 people)
- Blaxland - 246 incidents (0.03309 per 100,000 people)
- Glenbrook - 219 incidents (0.04313 per 100,000 people)
- Emu Plains - 454 incidents (0.05587 per 100,000 people)
- Regentville - 58 incidents (0.06996 per 100,000 people)
- Jamisontown - 543 incidents (0.10205 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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