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Crime Rates for Mount Saint Thomas, NSW
⇌ Compare Mount Saint Thomas with another suburbAs of the Jun 2026 data release, The Mount Saint Thomas (2500) crime rate for the Year ending Mar 2026 was calculated from 61 reported incidents, equal to 4,210 incident per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Mount Saint Thomas, NSW in 2021 was 1,449. In the last 10 years, Mount Saint Thomas, NSW's crime rate has seen a decrease. Recent data shows that Assault and Robbery occur at a rate of 1 incident per 207 people. For property crimes such as Burglary and Theft, the rate is 1 incident per 161 people. Community safety concerns, including Stalking and Harassment, are reported at a rate of 1 incident per 724.5 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 Mount Saint Thomas for 2026: Theft (18), Against justice procedures (16), Assault (10).
| Type/Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 61 | 54 | 82 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 59 | 49 | 50 | 47 | 61 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Against justice procedures | 11 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 16 |
| Arson | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assault | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 10 |
| 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 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Coercive Control | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disorderly conduct | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Drug offences | 3 | 2 | 19 | 9 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 2 |
| Homicide | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 5 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 8 |
| Liquor offences | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 15 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| Other offences | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Other offences against the person | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pornography offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sexual offences | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 3 |
| Theft | 18 | 19 | 29 | 20 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 23 | 18 | 9 | 18 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
In 2026, Mount Saint Thomas, NSW recorded 61 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 203 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | incidents (2026) | incidents (2025) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 11 | 4 | 175.00% (4) |
| Breach bail conditions | 5 | 6 | -16.67% (6) |
| Domestic violence related assault | 8 | 6 | 33.33% (6) |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 2 | 1 | 100.00% (1) |
| Criminal intent | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Trespass | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Other drug offences | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 8 | 2 | 300.00% (2) |
| Liquor offences | 0 | 4 | -100.00% (4) |
| Malicious damage to property | 3 | 4 | -25.00% (4) |
| Other offences | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Sexual assault | 2 | 3 | -33.33% (3) |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Break and enter dwelling | 3 | 1 | 200.00% (1) |
| Fraud | 4 | 5 | -20.00% (5) |
| Motor vehicle theft | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Other theft | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Steal from dwelling | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 6 | 2 | 200.00% (2) |
Overview
No of incidents (Year ending Mar 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 Mount Saint Thomas, NSW
How common is car theft in the Mount Saint Thomas, NSW?
Motor vehicle theft does not occur in the Mount Saint Thomas, NSW.
Is Mount Saint Thomas, NSW safe in 2026
Yes, Mount Saint Thomas, NSW is considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 4,210 incidents per 100,000 people for the Year ending Mar 2026 is lower than the overall crime rate in New South Wales.
What is the most common crime in Mount Saint Thomas, NSW?
In 2026, the most common crime type in Mount Saint Thomas, NSW was Theft with 18 reported incidents.
Has crime in the Mount Saint Thomas, NSW increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Mount Saint Thomas, NSW have increased by 13% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Mount Saint Thomas, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, there were 21 incident against persons in Mount Saint Thomas, NSW, including homicide, assault, sexual offences,robbery, and other crimes against the person.
What is the rate of property crime in Mount Saint Thomas, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, there were 21 property crime incident in Mount Saint Thomas, NSW, including arson, theft, and malicious damage to property.
What is the number of drug offenses in Mount Saint Thomas, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, Mount Saint Thomas, NSW recorded 2 drug incident, including cocaine, narcotics, cannabis, amphetamines, ecstasy and other drugs.
Community Snapshot – Mount Saint Thomas (2021)
Mount Saint Thomas is a quiet suburb with around 1449 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 44.9% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.6 people. The median household weekly income is $1835, though the unemployment rate stands at 4.6%. A majority of people (74.7%) were born in Australia, though the suburb still enjoys a touch of cultural variety.
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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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