Crime Rates for Peakhurst Heights, NSW
⇌ Compare Peakhurst Heights with another suburbAs of the Jun 2026 data release, The Peakhurst Heights (2210) crime rate for the Year ending Mar 2026 was calculated from 55 reported incidents, equal to 2,179 incident per 100,000 people. 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 420.7 people. For property crimes such as Burglary and Theft, the rate is 1 incident per 631 people. Community safety concerns, including Stalking and Harassment, are reported at a rate of 1 incident per 1262 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 Peakhurst Heights for 2026: Assault (14), Theft (11), Malicious damage to property (8).
| Type/Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 49 | 40 | 59 | 75 | 38 | 48 | 44 | 47 | 27 | 25 | 55 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Against justice procedures | 3 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 2 |
| Arson | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Assault | 2 | 8 | 8 | 15 | 6 | 13 | 2 | 13 | 3 | 6 | 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 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coercive Control | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disorderly conduct | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| Drug offences | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| Homicide | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 2 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 3 |
| Liquor offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 4 | 10 | 17 | 16 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 8 |
| Other offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Other offences against the person | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Pornography offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sexual offences | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Theft | 28 | 10 | 16 | 20 | 8 | 10 | 20 | 10 | 9 | 4 | 11 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
In 2026, Peakhurst Heights, NSW recorded 55 total crime incidents. Over the period from 2016 to 2026, overall crime has increased. Cumulatively over this period, the most common crime type was 'Theft' with 146 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | incidents (2026) | incidents (2025) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 2 | -50.00% (2) |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 4 | -75.00% (4) |
| Arson | 3 | 3 | 0.00% (3) |
| Assault Police | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Domestic violence related assault | 10 | 3 | 233.33% (3) |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 2 | 3 | -33.33% (3) |
| Criminal intent | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Trespass | 3 | 1 | 200.00% (1) |
| Possession and/or use of narcotics | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 3 | 0 | 300.00% (0) |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 3 | 2 | 50.00% (2) |
| Malicious damage to property | 8 | 0 | 800.00% (0) |
| Other offences | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Other offences against the person | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 3 | 0 | 300.00% (0) |
| Sexual assault | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Break and enter dwelling | 3 | 1 | 200.00% (1) |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Fraud | 2 | 1 | 100.00% (1) |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Other theft | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Steal from dwelling | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
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 Peakhurst Heights, NSW
How common is car theft in the Peakhurst Heights, NSW?
There were 1 motor vehicle theft incident(s) recorded between Year ending Mar 2026, averaging 1 incident every 365 day.
Is Peakhurst Heights, NSW safe in 2026
Yes, Peakhurst Heights, NSW is considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 2,179 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 Peakhurst Heights, NSW?
In 2026, the most common crime type in Peakhurst Heights, NSW was Assault with 14 reported incidents.
Has crime in the Peakhurst Heights, NSW increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Peakhurst Heights, NSW have increased by 15% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Peakhurst Heights, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, there were 21 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 Mar 2026, there were 22 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 Mar 2026, Peakhurst Heights, NSW recorded 4 drug incident, including cocaine, narcotics, cannabis, amphetamines, ecstasy and other drugs.
Community 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 people (77.4%) were born in Australia, though the suburb still enjoys a touch of cultural variety.
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Other Safe Suburbs Near Peakhurst Heights
If you’re considering living near Peakhurst Heights , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Padstow Heights - 35 incidents (0.00974 per 100,000 people)
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- Como - 79 incidents (0.01949 per 100,000 people)
- Lugarno - 124 incidents (0.02113 per 100,000 people)
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- Narwee - 335 incidents (0.06191 per 100,000 people)
- 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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