Crime Rates for Metford, NSW
⇌ Compare Metford with another suburbAs of the March 2026 data release, The Metford (2323) crime rate for the Year ending Dec 2025 was calculated from 554 reported incidents, equal to 11,770 incident per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Metford, NSW in 2021 was 4,707. In the last 10 years, Metford, NSW's crime rate has seen a decrease. Recent data shows that Assault and Robbery occur at a rate of 1 incident per 53.5 people. For property crimes such as Burglary and Theft, the rate is 1 incident per 44.4 people. Community safety concerns, including Stalking and Harassment, are reported at a rate of 1 incident per 96.1 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 Metford for 2025: Transport regulatory offences (106), Theft (104), Assault (90).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 606 | 692 | 893 | 744 | 876 | 695 | 527 | 595 | 529 | 470 | 554 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Against justice procedures | 61 | 40 | 31 | 39 | 21 | 52 | 41 | 89 | 65 | 65 | 58 |
| Arson | 2 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Assault | 69 | 65 | 57 | 55 | 62 | 70 | 55 | 83 | 92 | 88 | 90 |
| 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 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Coercive Control | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disorderly conduct | 9 | 14 | 11 | 3 | 9 | 13 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 10 |
| Drug offences | 6 | 21 | 10 | 10 | 21 | 45 | 24 | 22 | 30 | 19 | 18 |
| Homicide | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 32 | 36 | 32 | 32 | 39 | 32 | 27 | 60 | 50 | 49 | 75 |
| Liquor offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Malicious damage to property | 54 | 65 | 39 | 58 | 42 | 52 | 53 | 42 | 52 | 34 | 52 |
| Other offences | 2 | 4 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 31 | 14 | 10 | 11 | 5 |
| Other offences against the person | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Pornography offences | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 11 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 7 | 6 |
| Robbery | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Sexual offences | 24 | 15 | 22 | 7 | 14 | 27 | 4 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 |
| Theft | 151 | 176 | 162 | 140 | 136 | 122 | 100 | 114 | 122 | 106 | 104 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 182 | 235 | 506 | 378 | 511 | 260 | 179 | 123 | 58 | 56 | 106 |
In 2025, Metford, NSW recorded 554 total crime incidents. Over the period from 2015 to 2025, overall crime has decreased. Cumulatively over this period, the most common crime type was 'Transport regulatory offences' with 2594 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | incidents (2025) | incidents (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 34 | 35 | -2.86% (35) |
| Breach bail conditions | 19 | 20 | -5.00% (20) |
| Escape custody | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Other offences against justice procedures | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Resist or hinder officer | 3 | 9 | -66.67% (9) |
| Arson | 2 | 3 | -33.33% (3) |
| Assault Police | 1 | 8 | -87.50% (8) |
| Domestic violence related assault | 54 | 48 | 12.50% (48) |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 35 | 32 | 9.38% (32) |
| Blackmail and extortion | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Criminal intent | 4 | 2 | 100.00% (2) |
| Offensive conduct | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Offensive language | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Trespass | 6 | 3 | 100.00% (3) |
| Dealing, trafficking in amphetamines | 0 | 3 | -100.00% (3) |
| Dealing, trafficking in other drugs | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Other drug offences | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 9 | 9 | 0.00% (9) |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 4 | 2 | 100.00% (2) |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Possession and/or use of ecstasy | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Possession and/or use of narcotics | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 1 | 2 | -50.00% (2) |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 75 | 49 | 53.06% (49) |
| Liquor offences | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Malicious damage to property | 52 | 34 | 52.94% (34) |
| Other offences | 5 | 11 | -54.55% (11) |
| Other offences against the person | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Pornography offences | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 6 | 7 | -14.29% (7) |
| Robbery with a weapon not a firearm | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Robbery without a weapon | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Sexual assault | 13 | 14 | -7.14% (14) |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 9 | 8 | 12.50% (8) |
| Break and enter dwelling | 12 | 13 | -7.69% (13) |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 3 | 0 | 300.00% (0) |
| Fraud | 13 | 28 | -53.57% (28) |
| Motor vehicle theft | 18 | 10 | 80.00% (10) |
| Other theft | 13 | 6 | 116.67% (6) |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 4 | 2 | 100.00% (2) |
| Steal from dwelling | 5 | 21 | -76.19% (21) |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 17 | 16 | 6.25% (16) |
| Steal from person | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Steal from retail store | 18 | 10 | 80.00% (10) |
| Transport regulatory offences | 106 | 56 | 89.29% (56) |
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 Metford, NSW
How common is car theft in the Metford, NSW?
There were 10 motor vehicle theft incident(s) recorded between Year ending Dec 2025, averaging 1 incident every 36.5 day.
Is Metford, NSW safe in 2026
Based on official statistics, Metford, NSW may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 11,770 incidents per 100,000 people for the Year ending Dec 2025 is higher than the overall crime rate in New South Wales.
What is the most common crime in Metford, NSW?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Metford, NSW was Transport regulatory offences with 106 reported incidents.
Has crime in the Metford, NSW increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Metford, NSW have increased by 5% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Metford, NSW?
In Year ending Dec 2025, there were 191 incident against persons in Metford, NSW, including homicide, assault, sexual offences,robbery, and other crimes against the person.
What is the rate of property crime in Metford, NSW?
In Year ending Dec 2025, there were 158 property crime incident in Metford, NSW, including arson, theft, and malicious damage to property.
What is the number of drug offenses in Metford, NSW?
In Year ending Dec 2025, Metford, NSW recorded 18 drug incident, including cocaine, narcotics, cannabis, amphetamines, ecstasy and other drugs.
Community Snapshot – Metford (2021)
Metford is a quiet suburb with around 4707 people. While families are part of the community, only about 37.6% of households are couple families with children, and the average household size is 2.6 people. The median household weekly income is $1484, though the unemployment rate stands at 6.9%. The area has a strong local identity, with over 86% of people born in Australia.
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Other Safe Suburbs Near Metford
If you’re considering living near Metford , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Ashtonfield - 121 incidents (0.02637 per 100,000 people)
- Raworth - 77 incidents (0.03677 per 100,000 people)
- Chisholm - 174 incidents (0.03802 per 100,000 people)
- Morpeth - 71 incidents (0.04211 per 100,000 people)
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- Thornton - 813 incidents (0.07605 per 100,000 people)
- East Maitland - 1744 incidents (0.14705 per 100,000 people)
- Beresfield - 526 incidents (0.16100 per 100,000 people)
- Pitnacree - 22 incidents (0.45833 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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