Crime Rates for Petersham, NSW
⇌ Compare Petersham with another suburbAs of the Sep 2026 data release, The Petersham (2049) crime rate for the Year ending Jun 2026 was calculated from 492 reported incidents, equal to 6,000 incident per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Petersham, NSW in 2021 was 8,200. In the last 10 years, Petersham, NSW's crime rate has seen a decrease. Recent data shows that Assault and Robbery occur at a rate of 1 incident per 136.7 people. For property crimes such as Burglary and Theft, the rate is 1 incident per 52.9 people. Community safety concerns, including Stalking and Harassment, are reported at a rate of 1 incident per 215.8 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 Petersham for 2026: Theft (172), Malicious damage to property (52), Assault (50).
| Type/Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 642 | 696 | 491 | 528 | 560 | 469 | 521 | 501 | 496 | 470 | 492 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Against justice procedures | 23 | 51 | 18 | 25 | 40 | 39 | 41 | 54 | 50 | 38 | 48 |
| Arson | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Assault | 62 | 71 | 59 | 43 | 52 | 64 | 43 | 51 | 44 | 59 | 50 |
| Betting and gaming offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Coercive Control | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Disorderly conduct | 16 | 19 | 11 | 10 | 15 | 23 | 17 | 15 | 10 | 12 | 14 |
| Drug offences | 31 | 42 | 30 | 31 | 47 | 34 | 87 | 43 | 45 | 37 | 45 |
| Homicide | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 13 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 19 | 29 | 23 | 26 | 39 | 38 | 38 |
| Liquor offences | 21 | 21 | 17 | 35 | 15 | 7 | 23 | 77 | 15 | 28 | 11 |
| Malicious damage to property | 85 | 100 | 80 | 65 | 53 | 51 | 55 | 49 | 55 | 46 | 52 |
| Other offences | 19 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 18 | 10 | 53 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 11 |
| Other offences against the person | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Pornography offences | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 11 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 14 | 1 | 9 | 10 | 16 | 8 | 5 |
| Robbery | 7 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Sexual offences | 11 | 13 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 5 | 24 | 24 | 32 |
| Theft | 287 | 283 | 219 | 259 | 249 | 177 | 147 | 146 | 171 | 155 | 172 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 50 | 53 | 11 | 13 | 18 | 17 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 8 |
In 2026, Petersham, NSW recorded 492 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 2265 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | incidents (2026) | incidents (2025) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 19 | 12 | 58.33% (12) |
| Breach bail conditions | 22 | 18 | 22.22% (18) |
| Escape custody | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Other offences against justice procedures | 1 | 2 | -50.00% (2) |
| Resist or hinder officer | 5 | 5 | 0.00% (5) |
| Arson | 3 | 1 | 200.00% (1) |
| Assault Police | 3 | 1 | 200.00% (1) |
| Domestic violence related assault | 24 | 31 | -22.58% (31) |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 23 | 27 | -14.81% (27) |
| Coercive Control | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Criminal intent | 3 | 3 | 0.00% (3) |
| Offensive conduct | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Offensive language | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Trespass | 11 | 7 | 57.14% (7) |
| Dealing, trafficking in amphetamines | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Dealing, trafficking in cannabis | 0 | 4 | -100.00% (4) |
| Dealing, trafficking in cocaine | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Dealing, trafficking in ecstasy | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Dealing, trafficking in narcotics | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Dealing, trafficking in other drugs | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Other drug offences | 8 | 0 | 800.00% (0) |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 6 | 8 | -25.00% (8) |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 13 | 9 | 44.44% (9) |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 4 | 4 | 0.00% (4) |
| Possession and/or use of ecstasy | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Possession and/or use of narcotics | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 8 | 7 | 14.29% (7) |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 38 | 38 | 0.00% (38) |
| Liquor offences | 11 | 28 | -60.71% (28) |
| Malicious damage to property | 52 | 46 | 13.04% (46) |
| Other offences | 11 | 12 | -8.33% (12) |
| Other offences against the person | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 5 | 8 | -37.50% (8) |
| Robbery without a weapon | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Sexual assault | 21 | 17 | 23.53% (17) |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 11 | 7 | 57.14% (7) |
| Break and enter dwelling | 22 | 19 | 15.79% (19) |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 3 | 4 | -25.00% (4) |
| Fraud | 30 | 29 | 3.45% (29) |
| Motor vehicle theft | 13 | 6 | 116.67% (6) |
| Other theft | 20 | 20 | 0.00% (20) |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 6 | 15 | -60.00% (15) |
| Steal from dwelling | 42 | 22 | 90.91% (22) |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 25 | 31 | -19.35% (31) |
| Steal from person | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Steal from retail store | 10 | 9 | 11.11% (9) |
| Transport regulatory offences | 8 | 10 | -20.00% (10) |
Overview
No of incidents (Year ending Jun 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). As population numbers may have changed since 2021, the calculated rates may not accurately reflect current population levels or the current situation in each area (suburb, LGA, and state). Therefore, the rates should be used as an indicator rather than a definitive measure of whether a suburb is safe or unsafe.
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FAQ About Crime in Petersham, NSW
How common is car theft in the Petersham, NSW?
There were 6 motor vehicle theft incident(s) recorded between Year ending Jun 2026, averaging 1 incident every 60.8 day.
Is Petersham, NSW safe in 2026
Based on official statistics, Petersham, NSW may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 6,000 incidents per 100,000 people for the Year ending Jun 2026 is higher than the overall crime rate in New South Wales.
What is the most common crime in Petersham, NSW?
In 2026, the most common crime type in Petersham, NSW was Theft with 172 reported incidents.
Has crime in the Petersham, NSW increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Petersham, NSW have increased by 5% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Petersham, NSW?
In Year ending Jun 2026, there were 122 incident against persons in Petersham, NSW, including homicide, assault, sexual offences,robbery, and other crimes against the person.
What is the rate of property crime in Petersham, NSW?
In Year ending Jun 2026, there were 227 property crime incident in Petersham, NSW, including arson, theft, and malicious damage to property.
What is the number of drug offenses in Petersham, NSW?
In Year ending Jun 2026, Petersham, NSW recorded 45 drug incident, including cocaine, narcotics, cannabis, amphetamines, ecstasy and other drugs.
Community Snapshot – Petersham (2021)
Petersham is a quiet suburb with around 8200 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 39.5% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.2 people. The median household weekly income is $2217, though the unemployment rate stands at 4.3%. While 67.1% of people were born in Australia, the area still reflects a multicultural spirit through its people, food, and events
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Other Safe Suburbs Near Petersham
If you’re considering living near Petersham , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Haberfield - 213 incidents (0.03287 per 100,000 people)
- Summer Hill (Inner West) - 257 incidents (0.03526 per 100,000 people)
- Dulwich Hill - 554 incidents (0.03944 per 100,000 people)
- Stanmore - 328 incidents (0.04305 per 100,000 people)
- Enmore (Inner West) - 192 incidents (0.04960 per 100,000 people)
- Leichhardt - 814 incidents (0.05370 per 100,000 people)
- Annandale - 513 incidents (0.05407 per 100,000 people)
- Lewisham - 280 incidents (0.06897 per 100,000 people)
- Marrickville - 2568 incidents (0.09665 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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