Crime Rates for Old Guildford, NSW
Year ending Sep 2025 The Old Guildford (2161) crime rate for the Year ending Sep 2025 was calculated from 116 reported incidents, equal to 4,060 incident per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Old Guildford, NSW in 2021 was 2,857. In the last 10 years, Old Guildford, NSW's crime rate has remained relatively stable. Recent data shows that Assault and Robbery occur at a rate of 1 incident per 102 people. For property crimes such as Burglary and Theft, the rate is 1 incident per 52.9 people. Community safety concerns, including Stalking and Harassment, are reported at a rate of 1 incident per 190.5 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 Old Guildford for 2025: Theft (48), Assault (14), Intimidation, stalking and harassment (12).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 139 | 156 | 131 | 83 | 117 | 136 | 206 | 141 | 136 | 140 | 116 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Against justice procedures | 3 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 8 | 9 | 9 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assault | 19 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 8 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 16 | 28 | 14 |
| 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Coercive Control | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disorderly conduct | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Drug offences | 6 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 17 | 7 | 24 | 13 | 12 | 5 | 9 |
| Homicide | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 15 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 9 | 8 | 18 | 10 | 15 | 12 |
| Liquor offences | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 12 | 8 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 23 | 10 | 8 | 13 | 10 |
| Other offences | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 28 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Other offences against the person | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Pornography offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 3 | 12 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 6 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Sexual offences | 3 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 2 |
| Theft | 74 | 82 | 72 | 37 | 54 | 71 | 74 | 47 | 71 | 54 | 48 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
In 2025, Old Guildford, NSW recorded 116 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 684 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | incidents (2025) | incidents (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 2 | 4 | -50.00% (4) |
| Breach bail conditions | 5 | 4 | 25.00% (4) |
| Resist or hinder officer | 2 | 1 | 100.00% (1) |
| Domestic violence related assault | 7 | 22 | -68.18% (22) |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 7 | 6 | 16.67% (6) |
| Blackmail and extortion | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Criminal intent | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Dealing, trafficking in amphetamines | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Dealing, trafficking in cocaine | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Other drug offences | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 3 | 2 | 50.00% (2) |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Possession and/or use of narcotics | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Attempted murder | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 12 | 15 | -20.00% (15) |
| Malicious damage to property | 10 | 13 | -23.08% (13) |
| Other offences | 1 | 2 | -50.00% (2) |
| Other offences against the person | 2 | 1 | 100.00% (1) |
| Pornography offences | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 6 | 2 | 200.00% (2) |
| Robbery with a weapon not a firearm | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Sexual assault | 2 | 4 | -50.00% (4) |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 0 | 4 | -100.00% (4) |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 4 | -75.00% (4) |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Fraud | 8 | 16 | -50.00% (16) |
| Motor vehicle theft | 9 | 5 | 80.00% (5) |
| Other theft | 1 | 3 | -66.67% (3) |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 3 | 0 | 300.00% (0) |
| Steal from dwelling | 2 | 8 | -75.00% (8) |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 16 | 10 | 60.00% (10) |
| Steal from retail store | 7 | 7 | 0.00% (7) |
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 Old Guildford, NSW
How common is car theft in the Old Guildford, NSW?
There were 5 motor vehicle theft incident(s) recorded between Year ending Sep 2025, averaging 1 incident every 73 day.
Is Old Guildford, NSW safe in 2026
Yes, Old Guildford, NSW is considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 4,060 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 Old Guildford, NSW?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Old Guildford, NSW was Theft with 48 reported incidents.
Has crime in the Old Guildford, NSW increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates have decreased by 44% over the past five years.
What is rate of criminal against person in Old Guildford, NSW?
In Year ending Sep 2025, there were 32 incident against persons in Old Guildford, NSW, including homicide, assault, sexual offences,robbery, and other crimes against the person.
What is the rate of property crime in Old Guildford, NSW?
In Year ending Sep 2025, there were 58 property crime incident in Old Guildford, NSW, including arson, theft, and malicious damage to property.
What is the number of drug offenses in Old Guildford, NSW?
In Year ending Sep 2025, Old Guildford, NSW recorded 9 drug incident, including cocaine, narcotics, cannabis, amphetamines, ecstasy and other drugs.
Community Snapshot – Old Guildford (2021)
Old Guildford is a quiet suburb with around 2857 people. The area is highly family-oriented, with 59.7% of households being couple families with children and an average household size of 3.8 people. The median household weekly income is $1511, though the unemployment rate stands at 10%. While 53.3% 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 Old Guildford
If you’re considering living near Old Guildford , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Guildford West - 252 incidents (0.04373 per 100,000 people)
- Fairfield East - 285 incidents (0.05483 per 100,000 people)
- Chester Hill - 844 incidents (0.06026 per 100,000 people)
- Guildford - 1479 incidents (0.06139 per 100,000 people)
- Carramar - 267 incidents (0.07683 per 100,000 people)
- South Granville - 474 incidents (0.08132 per 100,000 people)
- Merrylands - 3177 incidents (0.09784 per 100,000 people)
- Villawood - 1009 incidents (0.14310 per 100,000 people)
- Yennora - 299 incidents (0.17851 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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