Crime Rates for Mount Vernon, NSW
Year ending Sep 2025 The Mount Vernon (2178) crime rate for the Year ending Sep 2025 was calculated from 20 reported incidents, equal to 1,619 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. Recent data shows that Assault and Robbery occur at a rate of 1 incident per 411.7 people. For property crimes such as Burglary and Theft, the rate is 1 incident per 137.2 people. Community safety concerns, including Stalking and Harassment, are reported at a rate of 1 incident per 308.8 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 Mount Vernon for 2025: Theft (9), Arson (4), Against justice procedures (3).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 38 | 37 | 41 | 32 | 25 | 36 | 50 | 33 | 54 | 29 | 20 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Against justice procedures | 0 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 19 | 1 | 19 | 2 | 3 |
| Arson | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| Assault | 7 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| 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 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Drug offences | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Homicide | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| Liquor offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 3 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Other offences | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Other offences against the person | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Pornography offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sexual offences | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Theft | 14 | 14 | 18 | 15 | 11 | 6 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 9 | 9 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
In 2025, Mount Vernon, NSW recorded 20 total crime incidents. Over the period from 2015 to 2025, overall crime has decreased. Cumulatively over this period, the most common crime type was 'Theft' with 141 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | incidents (2025) | incidents (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breach bail conditions | 3 | 2 | 50.00% (2) |
| Arson | 4 | 2 | 100.00% (2) |
| Domestic violence related assault | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 2 | 4 | -50.00% (4) |
| Malicious damage to property | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Other offences | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Other offences against the person | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 2 | -50.00% (2) |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Break and enter dwelling | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Fraud | 3 | 5 | -40.00% (5) |
| Motor vehicle theft | 2 | 1 | 100.00% (1) |
| Other theft | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Steal from dwelling | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
Overview
No of incidents (Year ending Sep 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 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 Sep 2025, 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 1,619 incidents per 100,000 people for the Year ending Sep 2025 is lower than the overall crime rate in New South Wales.
What is the most common crime in Mount Vernon, NSW?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Mount Vernon, NSW was Theft with 9 reported incidents.
Has crime in the Mount Vernon, NSW increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates have decreased by 60% over the past five years.
What is rate of criminal against person in Mount Vernon, NSW?
In Year ending Sep 2025, there were 3 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 Sep 2025, there were 13 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 Sep 2025, 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 - 56 incidents (0.01746 per 100,000 people)
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- Cecil Hills - 155 incidents (0.02244 per 100,000 people)
- Abbotsbury - 101 incidents (0.02405 per 100,000 people)
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- Cecil Park - 32 incidents (0.03926 per 100,000 people)
- Horsley Park - 130 incidents (0.07263 per 100,000 people)
- Austral - 568 incidents (0.08296 per 100,000 people)
- Kemps Creek - 251 incidents (0.11834 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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