Crime Rates for Newtown, NSW
⇌ Compare Newtown with another suburbAs of the Sep 2026 data release, The Newtown (2042) crime rate for the Year ending Jun 2026 was calculated from 2383 reported incidents, equal to 16,222 incident per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Newtown, NSW in 2021 was 14,690. In the last 10 years, Newtown, NSW's crime rate has seen a decrease. Recent data shows that Assault and Robbery occur at a rate of 1 incident per 65.6 people. For property crimes such as Burglary and Theft, the rate is 1 incident per 28.7 people. Community safety concerns, including Stalking and Harassment, are reported at a rate of 1 incident per 151.4 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 Newtown for 2026: Theft (634), Against justice procedures (535), Assault (253).
| Type/Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2862 | 2846 | 2975 | 3196 | 3357 | 3009 | 3410 | 2846 | 2302 | 2010 | 2383 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Against justice procedures | 374 | 338 | 361 | 435 | 452 | 449 | 459 | 424 | 426 | 506 | 535 |
| Arson | 9 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| Assault | 254 | 211 | 276 | 250 | 161 | 252 | 185 | 191 | 226 | 218 | 253 |
| Betting and gaming offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 6 |
| Coercive Control | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Disorderly conduct | 119 | 120 | 122 | 126 | 150 | 107 | 102 | 94 | 89 | 62 | 71 |
| Drug offences | 311 | 312 | 291 | 325 | 468 | 330 | 351 | 336 | 164 | 118 | 130 |
| Homicide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 63 | 50 | 58 | 50 | 63 | 99 | 76 | 87 | 97 | 97 | 94 |
| Liquor offences | 85 | 101 | 150 | 226 | 163 | 100 | 224 | 172 | 174 | 117 | 176 |
| Malicious damage to property | 200 | 221 | 207 | 196 | 156 | 183 | 163 | 164 | 125 | 149 | 153 |
| Other offences | 33 | 40 | 40 | 39 | 114 | 119 | 467 | 25 | 25 | 29 | 24 |
| Other offences against the person | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 5 |
| Pornography offences | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 41 | 34 | 65 | 69 | 86 | 48 | 48 | 40 | 32 | 24 | 29 |
| Robbery | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 16 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 6 | 8 |
| Sexual offences | 33 | 39 | 51 | 45 | 36 | 58 | 46 | 52 | 66 | 43 | 66 |
| Theft | 1017 | 837 | 758 | 768 | 722 | 722 | 595 | 577 | 596 | 511 | 634 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 306 | 523 | 581 | 655 | 779 | 515 | 670 | 668 | 256 | 121 | 190 |
In 2026, Newtown, NSW recorded 2383 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 7737 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | incidents (2026) | incidents (2025) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abduction and kidnapping | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 42 | 67 | -37.31% (67) |
| Breach bail conditions | 467 | 415 | 12.53% (415) |
| Other offences against justice procedures | 6 | 5 | 20.00% (5) |
| Resist or hinder officer | 20 | 19 | 5.26% (19) |
| Arson | 4 | 3 | 33.33% (3) |
| Assault Police | 18 | 19 | -5.26% (19) |
| Domestic violence related assault | 59 | 61 | -3.28% (61) |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 176 | 138 | 27.54% (138) |
| Blackmail and extortion | 6 | 2 | 200.00% (2) |
| Coercive Control | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Criminal intent | 9 | 14 | -35.71% (14) |
| Offensive conduct | 25 | 19 | 31.58% (19) |
| Offensive language | 4 | 3 | 33.33% (3) |
| Trespass | 33 | 26 | 26.92% (26) |
| Dealing, trafficking in amphetamines | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Dealing, trafficking in cannabis | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Dealing, trafficking in ecstasy | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Dealing, trafficking in other drugs | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Other drug offences | 18 | 9 | 100.00% (9) |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 32 | 28 | 14.29% (28) |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 42 | 40 | 5.00% (40) |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 8 | 5 | 60.00% (5) |
| Possession and/or use of ecstasy | 3 | 0 | 300.00% (0) |
| Possession and/or use of narcotics | 4 | 6 | -33.33% (6) |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 19 | 28 | -32.14% (28) |
| Murder * | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 94 | 97 | -3.09% (97) |
| Liquor offences | 176 | 117 | 50.43% (117) |
| Malicious damage to property | 153 | 149 | 2.68% (149) |
| Other offences | 24 | 29 | -17.24% (29) |
| Other offences against the person | 5 | 3 | 66.67% (3) |
| Pornography offences | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 29 | 24 | 20.83% (24) |
| Robbery with a firearm | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Robbery with a weapon not a firearm | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Robbery without a weapon | 7 | 5 | 40.00% (5) |
| Sexual assault | 39 | 23 | 69.57% (23) |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 27 | 20 | 35.00% (20) |
| Break and enter dwelling | 39 | 43 | -9.30% (43) |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 20 | 7 | 185.71% (7) |
| Fraud | 81 | 76 | 6.58% (76) |
| Motor vehicle theft | 43 | 34 | 26.47% (34) |
| Other theft | 107 | 100 | 7.00% (100) |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 40 | 36 | 11.11% (36) |
| Steal from dwelling | 103 | 81 | 27.16% (81) |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 59 | 50 | 18.00% (50) |
| Steal from person | 6 | 5 | 20.00% (5) |
| Steal from retail store | 136 | 79 | 72.15% (79) |
| Transport regulatory offences | 190 | 121 | 57.02% (121) |
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.
How safe do you feel in Newtown, NSW?
Based on community voting, most respondents feel mostly safe living in Newtown, NSW. Results reflect personal perception and are not official crime statistics.
FAQ About Crime in Newtown, NSW
How common is car theft in the Newtown, NSW?
There were 34 motor vehicle theft incident(s) recorded between Year ending Jun 2026, averaging 1 incident every 10.7 day.
Is Newtown, NSW safe in 2026
Based on official statistics, Newtown, NSW may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 16,222 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 Newtown, NSW?
In 2026, the most common crime type in Newtown, NSW was Theft with 634 reported incidents.
Has crime in the Newtown, NSW increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates have decreased by 21% over the past five years.
What is rate of criminal against person in Newtown, NSW?
In Year ending Jun 2026, there were 435 incident against persons in Newtown, NSW, including homicide, assault, sexual offences,robbery, and other crimes against the person.
What is the rate of property crime in Newtown, NSW?
In Year ending Jun 2026, there were 791 property crime incident in Newtown, NSW, including arson, theft, and malicious damage to property.
What is the number of drug offenses in Newtown, NSW?
In Year ending Jun 2026, Newtown, NSW recorded 130 drug incident, including cocaine, narcotics, cannabis, amphetamines, ecstasy and other drugs.
Community Snapshot – Newtown (2021)
Newtown is a vibrant suburb with 14690 people. While families are part of the community, only about 30.8% of households are couple families with children, and the average household size is 2.1 people. The median household weekly income is $2330, though the unemployment rate stands at 4.1%. While 64.5% of people were born in Australia, the area still reflects a multicultural spirit through its people, food, and events
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Other Safe Suburbs Near Newtown
If you’re considering living near Newtown , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Stanmore - 328 incidents (0.04305 per 100,000 people)
- Enmore (Inner West) - 192 incidents (0.04960 per 100,000 people)
- Erskineville - 506 incidents (0.05240 per 100,000 people)
- Forest Lodge - 274 incidents (0.05519 per 100,000 people)
- Darlington (Sydney) - 180 incidents (0.06931 per 100,000 people)
- St Peters - 265 incidents (0.07302 per 100,000 people)
- Alexandria - 846 incidents (0.08768 per 100,000 people)
- Camperdown - 1067 incidents (0.11374 per 100,000 people)
- Eveleigh - 161 incidents (0.26568 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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