Crime Rates for Peakhurst Heights, NSW
Year ending Jun 2025 The Peakhurst Heights (2210) crime rate for the Year ending Jun 2025 was calculated from 36 reported incidents, equal to 1,426 incident per 100,000 residents. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Peakhurst Heights, NSW in 2021 was 2,524. In the last 10 years, Peakhurst Heights, NSW's crime rate has seen a decrease. Recent data shows that Assault and Robbery occur at a rate of 1 incident per 841.3 residents. For property crimes such as Burglary and Theft, the rate is 1 incident per 360.6 residents. Community safety concerns, including Stalking and Harassment, are reported at a rate of 1 incident per 2524 residents. When reviewing these figures, it’s also valuable to compare them with broader crime trends across the Greater Sydney region.Most Common Crimes in Peakhurst Heights for 2025: Theft (9), Assault (7), Against justice procedures (6).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 48 | 45 | 47 | 55 | 70 | 39 | 46 | 56 | 42 | 19 | 36 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Against justice procedures | 2 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 12 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 6 |
| Arson | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| Assault | 1 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 15 | 7 | 11 | 7 | 10 | 3 | 7 |
| 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 | 0 |
| Coercive Control | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disorderly conduct | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Drug offences | 4 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Homicide | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 3 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 2 |
| Liquor offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 11 | 4 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Other offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other offences against the person | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Pornography offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sexual offences | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Theft | 21 | 23 | 14 | 19 | 14 | 7 | 10 | 22 | 9 | 7 | 9 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
In 2025, Peakhurst Heights, NSW recorded 36 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 155 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | incidents (2025) | incidents (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Breach bail conditions | 4 | 1 | 300.00% (1) |
| Arson | 2 | 1 | 100.00% (1) |
| Domestic violence related assault | 4 | 3 | 33.33% (3) |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 3 | 0 | 300.00% (0) |
| Criminal intent | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Trespass | 3 | 0 | 300.00% (0) |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Possession and/or use of narcotics | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 2 | 1 | 100.00% (1) |
| Malicious damage to property | 2 | 3 | -33.33% (3) |
| Other offences | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Sexual assault | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Break and enter dwelling | 2 | 1 | 100.00% (1) |
| Fraud | 1 | 4 | -75.00% (4) |
| Motor vehicle theft | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Other theft | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 2 | 2 | 0.00% (2) |
Overview
No of incidents (Year ending Jun 2025), people in 2021Community Snapshot – Peakhurst Heights (2021)
Peakhurst Heights is a quiet suburb with around 2524 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 53.5% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.9 people. The median household weekly income is $2105, though the unemployment rate stands at 2.7%. A majority of residents (77.4%) were born in Australia, though the suburb still enjoys a touch of cultural variety.
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Common FAQ about Peakhurst Heights, NSW Criminal
How common is car theft in the Peakhurst Heights, NSW?
Motor vehicle theft does not occur in the Peakhurst Heights, NSW.
Is Peakhurst Heights, NSW safe in 2025
Yes, Peakhurst Heights, NSW is considered safe, as its crime rate of 1,426 incidents per 100,000 people for the Year ending Jun 2025 is lower than the overall crime rate in New South Wales.
What is the most common crime in Peakhurst Heights, NSW?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Peakhurst Heights, NSW was Theft with 9 reported incidents.
Has crime in the Peakhurst Heights, NSW increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates have decreased by 22% over the past five years.
What is rate of criminal against person in Peakhurst Heights, NSW?
In Year ending Jun 2025, there were 9 incident against persons in Peakhurst Heights, NSW, including homicide, assault, sexual offences,robbery, and other crimes against the person.
What is the rate of property crime in Peakhurst Heights, NSW?
In Year ending Jun 2025, there were 13 property crime incident in Peakhurst Heights, NSW, including arson, theft, and malicious damage to property.
What is the number of drug offenses in Peakhurst Heights, NSW?
In Year ending Jun 2025, Peakhurst Heights, NSW recorded 1 drug incident, including cocaine, narcotics, cannabis, amphetamines, ecstasy and other drugs.
*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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