Crime Rates for Padstow, NSW
⇌ Compare Padstow with another suburbAs of the Jun 2026 data release, The Padstow (2211) crime rate for the Year ending Mar 2026 was calculated from 595 reported incidents, equal to 4,245 incident per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Padstow, NSW in 2021 was 14,017. In the last 10 years, Padstow, NSW's crime rate has seen a decrease. Recent data shows that Assault and Robbery occur at a rate of 1 incident per 131 people. For property crimes such as Burglary and Theft, the rate is 1 incident per 43.3 people. Community safety concerns, including Stalking and Harassment, are reported at a rate of 1 incident per 194.7 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 for 2026: Theft (216), Assault (79), Intimidation, stalking and harassment (68).
| Type/Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 754 | 814 | 724 | 658 | 752 | 626 | 634 | 695 | 735 | 758 | 595 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Against justice procedures | 18 | 30 | 32 | 29 | 28 | 43 | 50 | 52 | 50 | 55 | 57 |
| Arson | 3 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| Assault | 61 | 67 | 61 | 81 | 76 | 84 | 85 | 81 | 109 | 106 | 79 |
| Betting and gaming offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| Coercive Control | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Disorderly conduct | 17 | 19 | 8 | 7 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 22 | 18 | 23 | 15 |
| Drug offences | 27 | 30 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 49 | 39 | 38 | 41 | 29 | 45 |
| Homicide | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 54 | 45 | 42 | 40 | 44 | 56 | 49 | 62 | 61 | 72 | 68 |
| Liquor offences | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 17 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Malicious damage to property | 82 | 72 | 60 | 56 | 54 | 44 | 33 | 51 | 55 | 67 | 39 |
| Other offences | 11 | 7 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 23 | 105 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 10 |
| Other offences against the person | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Pornography offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 8 | 15 | 15 | 10 | 12 | 17 | 8 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 18 |
| Robbery | 5 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Sexual offences | 13 | 9 | 22 | 6 | 51 | 17 | 8 | 15 | 22 | 20 | 16 |
| Theft | 344 | 350 | 302 | 309 | 315 | 240 | 190 | 283 | 275 | 324 | 216 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 109 | 151 | 134 | 72 | 98 | 24 | 41 | 37 | 67 | 25 | 23 |
In 2026, Padstow, NSW recorded 595 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 3148 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | incidents (2026) | incidents (2025) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 29 | 28 | 3.57% (28) |
| Breach bail conditions | 23 | 20 | 15.00% (20) |
| Other offences against justice procedures | 2 | 2 | 0.00% (2) |
| Resist or hinder officer | 3 | 5 | -40.00% (5) |
| Arson | 1 | 4 | -75.00% (4) |
| Assault Police | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Domestic violence related assault | 56 | 70 | -20.00% (70) |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 22 | 36 | -38.89% (36) |
| Blackmail and extortion | 4 | 2 | 100.00% (2) |
| Coercive Control | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Criminal intent | 1 | 3 | -66.67% (3) |
| Offensive conduct | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Offensive language | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Trespass | 11 | 19 | -42.11% (19) |
| Dealing, trafficking in cocaine | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Dealing, trafficking in ecstasy | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Other drug offences | 7 | 3 | 133.33% (3) |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 13 | 7 | 85.71% (7) |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 11 | 11 | 0.00% (11) |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 1 | 3 | -66.67% (3) |
| Possession and/or use of narcotics | 2 | 1 | 100.00% (1) |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 10 | 3 | 233.33% (3) |
| Murder * | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 68 | 72 | -5.56% (72) |
| Liquor offences | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Malicious damage to property | 39 | 67 | -41.79% (67) |
| Other offences | 10 | 8 | 25.00% (8) |
| Other offences against the person | 0 | 3 | -100.00% (3) |
| Pornography offences | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 18 | 14 | 28.57% (14) |
| Robbery with a weapon not a firearm | 2 | 1 | 100.00% (1) |
| Robbery without a weapon | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Sexual assault | 9 | 12 | -25.00% (12) |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 7 | 8 | -12.50% (8) |
| Break and enter dwelling | 11 | 30 | -63.33% (30) |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 14 | 9 | 55.56% (9) |
| Fraud | 62 | 127 | -51.18% (127) |
| Motor vehicle theft | 17 | 21 | -19.05% (21) |
| Other theft | 13 | 19 | -31.58% (19) |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 6 | 7 | -14.29% (7) |
| Steal from dwelling | 18 | 11 | 63.64% (11) |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 32 | 49 | -34.69% (49) |
| Steal from person | 2 | 1 | 100.00% (1) |
| Steal from retail store | 41 | 50 | -18.00% (50) |
| Transport regulatory offences | 23 | 25 | -8.00% (25) |
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, NSW
How common is car theft in the Padstow, NSW?
There were 21 motor vehicle theft incident(s) recorded between Year ending Mar 2026, averaging 1 incident every 17.4 day.
Is Padstow, NSW safe in 2026
Yes, Padstow, NSW is considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 4,245 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, NSW?
In 2026, the most common crime type in Padstow, NSW was Theft with 216 reported incidents.
Has crime in the Padstow, NSW increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates have decreased by 5% over the past five years.
What is rate of criminal against person in Padstow, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, there were 170 incident against persons in Padstow, NSW, including homicide, assault, sexual offences,robbery, and other crimes against the person.
What is the rate of property crime in Padstow, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, there were 256 property crime incident in Padstow, NSW, including arson, theft, and malicious damage to property.
What is the number of drug offenses in Padstow, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, Padstow, NSW recorded 45 drug incident, including cocaine, narcotics, cannabis, amphetamines, ecstasy and other drugs.
Community Snapshot – Padstow (2021)
Padstow is a vibrant suburb with 14017 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 49.4% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.8 people. The median household weekly income is $1891, though the unemployment rate stands at 5%. While 56.3% of people were born in Australia, the area still reflects a multicultural spirit through its people, food, and events
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If you’re considering living near Padstow , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
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- Riverwood - 1912 incidents (0.14946 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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