Crime Rates for Padstow Heights, NSW
⇌ Compare Padstow Heights with another suburbAs of the Jun 2026 data release, The Padstow Heights (2211) crime rate for the Year ending Mar 2026 was calculated from 35 reported incidents, equal to 974 incident per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Padstow Heights, NSW in 2021 was 3,594. In the last 10 years, Padstow Heights, NSW's crime rate has seen a decrease. Recent data shows that Assault and Robbery occur at a rate of 1 incident per 199.7 people. For property crimes such as Burglary and Theft, the rate is 1 incident per 163.4 people. Community safety concerns, including Stalking and Harassment, are reported at a rate of 1 incident per 276.5 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 Padstow Heights for 2026: Theft (10), Intimidation, stalking and harassment (6), Assault (5).
| Type/Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 64 | 69 | 73 | 93 | 61 | 86 | 71 | 68 | 63 | 76 | 35 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Against justice procedures | 5 | 2 | 4 | 17 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 3 |
| Arson | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assault | 9 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 9 | 20 | 5 | 15 | 12 | 18 | 5 |
| 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 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Coercive Control | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Disorderly conduct | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drug offences | 13 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Homicide | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 6 | 13 | 6 |
| Liquor offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 7 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 3 |
| Other offences | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 22 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Other offences against the person | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Pornography offences | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sexual offences | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 2 |
| Theft | 23 | 23 | 26 | 21 | 30 | 29 | 18 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 10 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
In 2026, Padstow Heights, NSW recorded 35 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 242 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | incidents (2026) | incidents (2025) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abduction and kidnapping | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 0 | 3 | -100.00% (3) |
| Breach bail conditions | 2 | 2 | 0.00% (2) |
| Resist or hinder officer | 1 | 2 | -50.00% (2) |
| Domestic violence related assault | 3 | 13 | -76.92% (13) |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 2 | 5 | -60.00% (5) |
| Blackmail and extortion | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Coercive Control | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 6 | 13 | -53.85% (13) |
| Malicious damage to property | 3 | 6 | -50.00% (6) |
| Other offences | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Other offences against the person | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Sexual assault | 2 | 4 | -50.00% (4) |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Break and enter dwelling | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Fraud | 2 | 9 | -77.78% (9) |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 2 | -50.00% (2) |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Steal from dwelling | 4 | 1 | 300.00% (1) |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 3 | 7 | -57.14% (7) |
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). 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 Padstow Heights, NSW
How common is car theft in the Padstow Heights, NSW?
There were 2 motor vehicle theft incident(s) recorded between Year ending Mar 2026, averaging 1 incident every 182.5 day.
Is Padstow Heights, NSW safe in 2026
Yes, Padstow Heights, NSW is considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 974 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 Padstow Heights, NSW?
In 2026, the most common crime type in Padstow Heights, NSW was Theft with 10 reported incidents.
Has crime in the Padstow Heights, NSW increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates have decreased by 59% over the past five years.
What is rate of criminal against person in Padstow Heights, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, there were 16 incident against persons in Padstow Heights, NSW, including homicide, assault, sexual offences,robbery, and other crimes against the person.
What is the rate of property crime in Padstow Heights, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, there were 13 property crime incident in Padstow Heights, NSW, including arson, theft, and malicious damage to property.
What is the number of drug offenses in Padstow Heights, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, Padstow Heights, NSW recorded 3 drug incident, including cocaine, narcotics, cannabis, amphetamines, ecstasy and other drugs.
Community Snapshot – Padstow Heights (2021)
Padstow Heights is a quiet suburb with around 3594 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 51.2% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.7 people. The median household weekly income is $1938, though the unemployment rate stands at 3.5%. A majority of people (73.3%) were born in Australia, though the suburb still enjoys a touch of cultural variety.
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If you’re considering living near Padstow Heights , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
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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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