Crime Rates for Picnic Point, NSW
⇌ Compare Picnic Point with another suburbAs of the Jun 2026 data release, The Picnic Point (2213) crime rate for the Year ending Mar 2026 was calculated from 131 reported incidents, equal to 2,043 incident per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Picnic Point, NSW in 2021 was 6,413. In the last 10 years, Picnic Point, NSW's crime rate has seen a decrease. Recent data shows that Assault and Robbery occur at a rate of 1 incident per 130.9 people. For property crimes such as Burglary and Theft, the rate is 1 incident per 200.4 people. Community safety concerns, including Stalking and Harassment, are reported at a rate of 1 incident per 188.6 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 Picnic Point for 2026: Theft (31), Other offences (24), Assault (21).
| Type/Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 214 | 199 | 187 | 156 | 156 | 159 | 130 | 152 | 112 | 179 | 131 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Against justice procedures | 6 | 7 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 9 | 16 |
| Arson | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Assault | 13 | 35 | 23 | 11 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 25 | 14 | 48 | 21 |
| Betting and gaming offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Coercive Control | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Disorderly conduct | 3 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| Drug offences | 17 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 15 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 3 |
| Homicide | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 16 | 24 | 21 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 22 | 13 | 34 | 17 |
| Liquor offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 22 | 22 | 21 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 4 | 6 | 18 | 9 | 5 |
| Other offences | 67 | 25 | 37 | 35 | 15 | 20 | 33 | 27 | 13 | 14 | 24 |
| Other offences against the person | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Pornography offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 5 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 3 |
| Robbery | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual offences | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 10 |
| Theft | 59 | 54 | 50 | 48 | 56 | 53 | 26 | 42 | 27 | 32 | 31 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
In 2026, Picnic Point, NSW recorded 131 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 478 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | incidents (2026) | incidents (2025) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 10 | 7 | 42.86% (7) |
| Breach bail conditions | 5 | 1 | 400.00% (1) |
| Other offences against justice procedures | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Resist or hinder officer | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Arson | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Domestic violence related assault | 10 | 34 | -70.59% (34) |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 11 | 14 | -21.43% (14) |
| Blackmail and extortion | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Coercive Control | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Criminal intent | 0 | 3 | -100.00% (3) |
| Offensive conduct | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Trespass | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Dealing, trafficking in amphetamines | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Other drug offences | 1 | 2 | -50.00% (2) |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 0 | 4 | -100.00% (4) |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 1 | 3 | -66.67% (3) |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 17 | 34 | -50.00% (34) |
| Malicious damage to property | 5 | 9 | -44.44% (9) |
| Other offences | 24 | 14 | 71.43% (14) |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 3 | 0 | 300.00% (0) |
| Robbery with a weapon not a firearm | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Sexual assault | 6 | 8 | -25.00% (8) |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 4 | 6 | -33.33% (6) |
| Break and enter dwelling | 7 | 5 | 40.00% (5) |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Fraud | 13 | 7 | 85.71% (7) |
| Motor vehicle theft | 2 | 5 | -60.00% (5) |
| Other theft | 2 | 2 | 0.00% (2) |
| Steal from dwelling | 3 | 3 | 0.00% (3) |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 3 | 10 | -70.00% (10) |
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 Picnic Point, NSW
How common is car theft in the Picnic Point, NSW?
There were 5 motor vehicle theft incident(s) recorded between Year ending Mar 2026, averaging 1 incident every 73 day.
Is Picnic Point, NSW safe in 2026
Yes, Picnic Point, NSW is considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 2,043 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 Picnic Point, NSW?
In 2026, the most common crime type in Picnic Point, NSW was Theft with 31 reported incidents.
Has crime in the Picnic Point, NSW increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates have decreased by 18% over the past five years.
What is rate of criminal against person in Picnic Point, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, there were 48 incident against persons in Picnic Point, NSW, including homicide, assault, sexual offences,robbery, and other crimes against the person.
What is the rate of property crime in Picnic Point, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, there were 36 property crime incident in Picnic Point, NSW, including arson, theft, and malicious damage to property.
What is the number of drug offenses in Picnic Point, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, Picnic Point, NSW recorded 3 drug incident, including cocaine, narcotics, cannabis, amphetamines, ecstasy and other drugs.
Community Snapshot – Picnic Point (2021)
Picnic Point is a quiet suburb with around 6413 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 55.6% being couple families with children and the average household size is 3 people. The median household weekly income is $2459, though the unemployment rate stands at 3.4%. A majority of people (75.1%) were born in Australia, though the suburb still enjoys a touch of cultural variety.
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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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