Crime Rates for Mount Vernon, NSW
⇌ Compare Mount Vernon with another suburbAs of the Jun 2026 data release, The Mount Vernon (2178) crime rate for the Year ending Mar 2026 was calculated from 31 reported incidents, equal to 2,510 incident per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Mount Vernon, NSW in 2021 was 1,235. In the last 10 years, Mount Vernon, NSW's crime rate has seen a decrease. For property crimes such as Burglary and Theft, the rate is 1 incident per 176.4 people.Additionally, the rate of Community Safety incidents (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 incident per 617.5 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 Vernon for 2026: Theft (14), Intimidation, stalking and harassment (7), Assault (3).
| Type/Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 45 | 46 | 21 | 41 | 30 | 37 | 36 | 49 | 45 | 25 | 31 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Against justice procedures | 1 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 14 | 5 | 2 |
| Arson | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| Assault | 5 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 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 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Coercive Control | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disorderly conduct | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Drug offences | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Homicide | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 3 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 7 |
| Liquor offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Other offences | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Other offences against the person | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Pornography offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sexual offences | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Theft | 21 | 13 | 10 | 22 | 5 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 7 | 14 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
In 2026, Mount Vernon, NSW recorded 31 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 144 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | incidents (2026) | incidents (2025) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Breach bail conditions | 0 | 5 | -100.00% (5) |
| Arson | 1 | 5 | -80.00% (5) |
| Domestic violence related assault | 3 | 0 | 300.00% (0) |
| Trespass | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 7 | 2 | 250.00% (2) |
| Malicious damage to property | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Other offences against the person | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Robbery without a weapon | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Break and enter dwelling | 4 | 0 | 400.00% (0) |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Fraud | 3 | 2 | 50.00% (2) |
| Motor vehicle theft | 6 | 1 | 500.00% (1) |
| Other theft | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
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 Vernon, NSW
How common is car theft in the Mount Vernon, NSW?
There were 1 motor vehicle theft incident(s) recorded between Year ending Mar 2026, averaging 1 incident every 365 day.
Is Mount Vernon, NSW safe in 2026
Yes, Mount Vernon, NSW is considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 2,510 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 Vernon, NSW?
In 2026, the most common crime type in Mount Vernon, NSW was Theft with 14 reported incidents.
Has crime in the Mount Vernon, NSW increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates have decreased by 16% over the past five years.
What is rate of criminal against person in Mount Vernon, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, there were 11 incident against persons in Mount Vernon, NSW, including homicide, assault, sexual offences,robbery, and other crimes against the person.
What is the rate of property crime in Mount Vernon, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, there were 17 property crime incident in Mount Vernon, NSW, including arson, theft, and malicious damage to property.
What is the number of drug offenses in Mount Vernon, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, Mount Vernon, NSW recorded 0 drug incident, including cocaine, narcotics, cannabis, amphetamines, ecstasy and other drugs.
Community Snapshot – Mount Vernon (2021)
Mount Vernon is a quiet suburb with around 1235 people. The area is highly family-oriented, with 59.3% of households being couple families with children and an average household size of 3.8 people. The median household weekly income is $3177, though the unemployment rate stands at 1.7%. A majority of people (71.6%) were born in Australia, though the suburb still enjoys a touch of cultural variety.
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Other Safe Suburbs Near Mount Vernon
If you’re considering living near Mount Vernon , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Elizabeth Hills - 49 incidents (0.01527 per 100,000 people)
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- Cecil Hills - 145 incidents (0.02100 per 100,000 people)
- Abbotsbury - 89 incidents (0.02119 per 100,000 people)
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- Cecil Park - 29 incidents (0.03558 per 100,000 people)
- Horsley Park - 115 incidents (0.06425 per 100,000 people)
- Austral - 647 incidents (0.09449 per 100,000 people)
- Kemps Creek - 229 incidents (0.10797 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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