Crime Rates for Penshurst, NSW
⇌ Compare Penshurst with another suburbAs of the March 2026 data release, The Penshurst (2222) crime rate for the Year ending Dec 2025 was calculated from 382 reported incidents, equal to 3,034 incident per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Penshurst, NSW in 2021 was 12,592. In the last 10 years, Penshurst, NSW's crime rate has seen a decrease. Recent data shows that Assault and Robbery occur at a rate of 1 incident per 165.7 people. For property crimes such as Burglary and Theft, the rate is 1 incident per 102.4 people. Community safety concerns, including Stalking and Harassment, are reported at a rate of 1 incident per 406.2 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 Penshurst for 2025: Theft (145), Assault (65), Intimidation, stalking and harassment (30).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 567 | 643 | 444 | 409 | 528 | 449 | 585 | 417 | 399 | 359 | 382 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Against justice procedures | 21 | 48 | 28 | 28 | 32 | 41 | 40 | 34 | 39 | 22 | 25 |
| Arson | 2 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Assault | 57 | 72 | 71 | 50 | 52 | 61 | 70 | 38 | 59 | 75 | 65 |
| Betting and gaming offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| Coercive Control | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Disorderly conduct | 13 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 10 | 2 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 5 |
| Drug offences | 18 | 52 | 26 | 22 | 68 | 53 | 66 | 49 | 30 | 31 | 29 |
| Homicide | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 28 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 39 | 32 | 39 | 34 | 44 | 31 | 30 |
| Liquor offences | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Malicious damage to property | 53 | 67 | 46 | 44 | 59 | 28 | 34 | 36 | 29 | 25 | 29 |
| Other offences | 7 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 13 | 116 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| Other offences against the person | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Pornography offences | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 9 | 13 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 20 | 21 | 11 | 13 |
| Robbery | 2 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual offences | 10 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 10 |
| Theft | 195 | 183 | 130 | 137 | 182 | 167 | 155 | 139 | 118 | 123 | 145 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 148 | 143 | 75 | 68 | 50 | 26 | 26 | 31 | 28 | 10 | 21 |
In 2025, Penshurst, NSW recorded 382 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 1674 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | incidents (2025) | incidents (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 12 | 13 | -7.69% (13) |
| Breach bail conditions | 7 | 5 | 40.00% (5) |
| Other offences against justice procedures | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Resist or hinder officer | 6 | 2 | 200.00% (2) |
| Arson | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Assault Police | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Domestic violence related assault | 34 | 43 | -20.93% (43) |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 31 | 31 | 0.00% (31) |
| Blackmail and extortion | 5 | 4 | 25.00% (4) |
| Coercive Control | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Criminal intent | 3 | 2 | 50.00% (2) |
| Trespass | 2 | 4 | -50.00% (4) |
| Other drug offences | 9 | 8 | 12.50% (8) |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 5 | 8 | -37.50% (8) |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 9 | 5 | 80.00% (5) |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 2 | 1 | 100.00% (1) |
| Possession and/or use of ecstasy | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Possession and/or use of narcotics | 0 | 3 | -100.00% (3) |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 4 | 5 | -20.00% (5) |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 30 | 31 | -3.23% (31) |
| Liquor offences | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Malicious damage to property | 29 | 25 | 16.00% (25) |
| Other offences | 1 | 4 | -75.00% (4) |
| Other offences against the person | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Pornography offences | 1 | 2 | -50.00% (2) |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 13 | 11 | 18.18% (11) |
| Robbery with a weapon not a firearm | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Sexual assault | 7 | 5 | 40.00% (5) |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 3 | 6 | -50.00% (6) |
| Break and enter dwelling | 13 | 12 | 8.33% (12) |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 7 | 5 | 40.00% (5) |
| Fraud | 64 | 50 | 28.00% (50) |
| Motor vehicle theft | 8 | 6 | 33.33% (6) |
| Other theft | 11 | 14 | -21.43% (14) |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 3 | 3 | 0.00% (3) |
| Steal from dwelling | 13 | 15 | -13.33% (15) |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 18 | 16 | 12.50% (16) |
| Steal from person | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Steal from retail store | 7 | 2 | 250.00% (2) |
| Transport regulatory offences | 21 | 10 | 110.00% (10) |
Overview
No of incidents (Year ending Dec 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.
How safe do you feel in Penshurst, NSW?
Based on community voting, most respondents feel unsafe living in Penshurst, NSW. Results reflect personal perception and are not official crime statistics.
FAQ About Crime in Penshurst, NSW
How common is car theft in the Penshurst, NSW?
There were 6 motor vehicle theft incident(s) recorded between Year ending Dec 2025, averaging 1 incident every 60.8 day.
Is Penshurst, NSW safe in 2026
Yes, Penshurst, NSW is considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 3,034 incidents per 100,000 people for the Year ending Dec 2025 is lower than the overall crime rate in New South Wales.
What is the most common crime in Penshurst, NSW?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Penshurst, NSW was Theft with 145 reported incidents.
Has crime in the Penshurst, NSW increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates have decreased by 35% over the past five years.
What is rate of criminal against person in Penshurst, NSW?
In Year ending Dec 2025, there were 110 incident against persons in Penshurst, NSW, including homicide, assault, sexual offences,robbery, and other crimes against the person.
What is the rate of property crime in Penshurst, NSW?
In Year ending Dec 2025, there were 175 property crime incident in Penshurst, NSW, including arson, theft, and malicious damage to property.
What is the number of drug offenses in Penshurst, NSW?
In Year ending Dec 2025, Penshurst, NSW recorded 29 drug incident, including cocaine, narcotics, cannabis, amphetamines, ecstasy and other drugs.
Community Snapshot – Penshurst (2021)
Penshurst is a vibrant suburb with 12592 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 47% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.6 people. The median household weekly income is $1835, though the unemployment rate stands at 4.9%. Reflecting its rich cultural diversity, only 47.7% of people were born in Australia, highlighting the suburb’s multicultural character.
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If you’re considering living near Penshurst , 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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