Crime Rates for Potts Hill, NSW
⇌ Compare Potts Hill with another suburbAs of the Jun 2026 data release, The Potts Hill (2143) crime rate for the Year ending Mar 2026 was calculated from 44 reported incidents, equal to 3,026 incident per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Potts Hill, NSW in 2021 was 1,454. In the last 10 years, Potts Hill, NSW's crime rate has remained relatively stable. Recent data shows that Assault and Robbery occur at a rate of 1 incident per 727 people. For property crimes such as Burglary and Theft, the rate is 1 incident per 90.9 people. Community safety concerns, including Stalking and Harassment, are reported at a rate of 1 incident per 484.7 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 Potts Hill for 2026: Theft (21), Assault (9), Against justice procedures (4).
| Type/Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 22 | 48 | 51 | 72 | 46 | 34 | 53 | 37 | 67 | 27 | 44 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Against justice procedures | 0 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 4 |
| Arson | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assault | 6 | 1 | 14 | 13 | 3 | 9 | 10 | 3 | 21 | 2 | 9 |
| 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 | 1 |
| Disorderly conduct | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Drug offences | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 1 |
| Homicide | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 3 | 3 |
| Liquor offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 5 | 2 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 3 | 4 |
| Other offences | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other offences against the person | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pornography offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sexual offences | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Theft | 11 | 33 | 20 | 33 | 27 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 16 | 21 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
In 2026, Potts Hill, NSW recorded 44 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 208 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | incidents (2026) | incidents (2025) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 3 | 1 | 200.00% (1) |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Domestic violence related assault | 6 | 0 | 600.00% (0) |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 3 | 2 | 50.00% (2) |
| Coercive Control | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 3 | 3 | 0.00% (3) |
| Malicious damage to property | 4 | 3 | 33.33% (3) |
| Pornography offences | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Break and enter dwelling | 6 | 3 | 100.00% (3) |
| Fraud | 2 | 3 | -33.33% (3) |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 2 | -50.00% (2) |
| Other theft | 2 | 1 | 100.00% (1) |
| Steal from dwelling | 3 | 2 | 50.00% (2) |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 7 | 5 | 40.00% (5) |
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 Potts Hill, NSW
How common is car theft in the Potts Hill, NSW?
There were 2 motor vehicle theft incident(s) recorded between Year ending Mar 2026, averaging 1 incident every 182.5 day.
Is Potts Hill, NSW safe in 2026
Yes, Potts Hill, NSW is considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 3,026 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 Potts Hill, NSW?
In 2026, the most common crime type in Potts Hill, NSW was Theft with 21 reported incidents.
Has crime in the Potts Hill, NSW increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Potts Hill, NSW have increased by 29% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Potts Hill, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, there were 13 incident against persons in Potts Hill, NSW, including homicide, assault, sexual offences,robbery, and other crimes against the person.
What is the rate of property crime in Potts Hill, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, there were 25 property crime incident in Potts Hill, NSW, including arson, theft, and malicious damage to property.
What is the number of drug offenses in Potts Hill, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, Potts Hill, NSW recorded 1 drug incident, including cocaine, narcotics, cannabis, amphetamines, ecstasy and other drugs.
Community Snapshot – Potts Hill (2021)
Potts Hill is a quiet suburb with around 1454 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 57.4% being couple families with children and the average household size is 3.2 people. The median household weekly income is $2223, though the unemployment rate stands at 5.8%. Reflecting its rich cultural diversity, only 45.6% of people were born in Australia, highlighting the suburb’s multicultural character.
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Other Safe Suburbs Near Potts Hill
If you’re considering living near Potts Hill , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
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- Chullora - 114 incidents (8.14286 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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