Crime Rates for Regents Park, NSW
⇌ Compare Regents Park with another suburbAs of the Jun 2026 data release, The Regents Park (2143) crime rate for the Year ending Mar 2026 was calculated from 278 reported incidents, equal to 5,571 incident per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Regents Park, NSW in 2021 was 4,990. In the last 10 years, Regents Park, NSW's crime rate has seen a decrease. Recent data shows that Assault and Robbery occur at a rate of 1 incident per 124.8 people. For property crimes such as Burglary and Theft, the rate is 1 incident per 50.9 people. Community safety concerns, including Stalking and Harassment, are reported at a rate of 1 incident per 155.9 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 Regents Park for 2026: Theft (97), Transport regulatory offences (48), Assault (46).
| Type/Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 315 | 359 | 300 | 304 | 246 | 262 | 269 | 244 | 257 | 279 | 278 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Against justice procedures | 14 | 32 | 23 | 16 | 12 | 21 | 27 | 14 | 26 | 28 | 17 |
| Arson | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Assault | 45 | 33 | 40 | 38 | 34 | 32 | 30 | 44 | 58 | 39 | 46 |
| Betting and gaming offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Coercive Control | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disorderly conduct | 5 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 4 |
| Drug offences | 12 | 18 | 10 | 20 | 12 | 36 | 14 | 28 | 10 | 9 | 4 |
| Homicide | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 13 | 27 | 23 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 15 | 31 | 27 | 32 | 25 |
| Liquor offences | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Malicious damage to property | 27 | 26 | 18 | 28 | 20 | 32 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 19 | 15 |
| Other offences | 2 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 30 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| Other offences against the person | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Pornography offences | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 3 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 12 | 5 | 0 |
| Robbery | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual offences | 12 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 8 |
| Theft | 107 | 125 | 104 | 89 | 87 | 79 | 82 | 66 | 75 | 98 | 97 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 70 | 69 | 65 | 64 | 24 | 7 | 14 | 14 | 3 | 29 | 48 |
In 2026, Regents Park, NSW recorded 278 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 1009 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | incidents (2026) | incidents (2025) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abduction and kidnapping | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 11 | 14 | -21.43% (14) |
| Breach bail conditions | 4 | 12 | -66.67% (12) |
| Other offences against justice procedures | 2 | 1 | 100.00% (1) |
| Resist or hinder officer | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Arson | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Assault Police | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Domestic violence related assault | 27 | 20 | 35.00% (20) |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 19 | 17 | 11.76% (17) |
| Blackmail and extortion | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Criminal intent | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Offensive conduct | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Trespass | 2 | 1 | 100.00% (1) |
| Cultivating cannabis | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Dealing, trafficking in cannabis | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Dealing, trafficking in narcotics | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Other drug offences | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 1 | 2 | -50.00% (2) |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 2 | 3 | -33.33% (3) |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 25 | 32 | -21.88% (32) |
| Liquor offences | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Malicious damage to property | 15 | 19 | -21.05% (19) |
| Other offences | 4 | 3 | 33.33% (3) |
| Other offences against the person | 2 | 1 | 100.00% (1) |
| Pornography offences | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 0 | 5 | -100.00% (5) |
| Robbery with a firearm | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Robbery with a weapon not a firearm | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Robbery without a weapon | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Sexual assault | 4 | 3 | 33.33% (3) |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 4 | 7 | -42.86% (7) |
| Break and enter dwelling | 7 | 4 | 75.00% (4) |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 7 | 6 | 16.67% (6) |
| Fraud | 20 | 22 | -9.09% (22) |
| Motor vehicle theft | 20 | 18 | 11.11% (18) |
| Other theft | 7 | 11 | -36.36% (11) |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 1 | 6 | -83.33% (6) |
| Steal from dwelling | 5 | 6 | -16.67% (6) |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 26 | 23 | 13.04% (23) |
| Steal from person | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Steal from retail store | 3 | 1 | 200.00% (1) |
| Transport regulatory offences | 48 | 29 | 65.52% (29) |
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.
How safe do you feel in Regents Park, NSW?
Based on community voting, safety perceptions in Regents Park, NSW are mixed, with both positive and negative views reported. Results reflect personal perception and are not official crime statistics.
FAQ About Crime in Regents Park, NSW
How common is car theft in the Regents Park, NSW?
There were 18 motor vehicle theft incident(s) recorded between Year ending Mar 2026, averaging 1 incident every 20.3 day.
Is Regents Park, NSW safe in 2026
Yes, Regents Park, NSW is considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 5,571 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 Regents Park, NSW?
In 2026, the most common crime type in Regents Park, NSW was Theft with 97 reported incidents.
Has crime in the Regents Park, NSW increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Regents Park, NSW have increased by 6% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Regents Park, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, there were 86 incident against persons in Regents Park, NSW, including homicide, assault, sexual offences,robbery, and other crimes against the person.
What is the rate of property crime in Regents Park, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, there were 113 property crime incident in Regents Park, NSW, including arson, theft, and malicious damage to property.
What is the number of drug offenses in Regents Park, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, Regents Park, NSW recorded 4 drug incident, including cocaine, narcotics, cannabis, amphetamines, ecstasy and other drugs.
Community Snapshot – Regents Park (2021)
Regents Park is a quiet suburb with around 4990 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 52.7% being couple families with children and the average household size is 3 people. The median household weekly income is $1402, though the unemployment rate stands at 9.5%. Reflecting its rich cultural diversity, only 41.3% of people were born in Australia, highlighting the suburb’s multicultural character.
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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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