Crime Rates for Sadleir, NSW

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As of the March 2026 data release, The Sadleir (2168) crime rate for the Year ending Dec 2025 was calculated from 257 reported incidents, equal to 7,925 incident per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Sadleir, NSW in 2021 was 3,243. In the last 10 years, Sadleir, NSW's crime rate has remained relatively stable. Recent data shows that Assault and Robbery occur at a rate of 1 incident per 53.2 people. For property crimes such as Burglary and Theft, the rate is 1 incident per 62.4 people. Community safety concerns, including Stalking and Harassment, are reported at a rate of 1 incident per 81.1 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 Sadleir for 2025: Theft (50), Assault (43), Drug offences (40).

Crime incidents in Sadleir, NSW from 2015 to 2025 by type
Type/Year20152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Total264267291250371364388265313278257
Abduction and kidnapping00000020000
Against justice procedures2329322335333336663334
Arson671224412421
Assault4540463637504938546143
Betting and gaming offences00000000000
Blackmail and extortion00000000000
Coercive Control00000000000
Disorderly conduct73325334393
Drug offences2435323183976149363340
Homicide00001000000
Intimidation, stalking and harassment2417181916242923354030
Liquor offences00000100000
Malicious damage to property4528383541385028411920
Other offences46231412612263
Other offences against the person11000020232
Pornography offences22001020000
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences678925168881015
Robbery50111154001
Sexual offences66131422117791013
Theft6686867386747564535250
Transport regulatory offences00020000002

In 2025, Sadleir, NSW recorded 257 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 765 reported cases.

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Latest Crime Rates

Typeincidents (2025)incidents (2024)Changes(%)
Breach Apprehended Violence Order1619-15.79% (19)
Breach bail conditions1013-23.08% (13)
Other offences against justice procedures31200.00% (1)
Resist or hinder officer50500.00% (0)
Arson12-50.00% (2)
Assault Police27-71.43% (7)
Domestic violence related assault2236-38.89% (36)
Non-domestic violence related assault19185.56% (18)
Criminal intent14-75.00% (4)
Offensive conduct01-100.00% (1)
Trespass24-50.00% (4)
Cultivating cannabis10100.00% (0)
Dealing, trafficking in amphetamines110.00% (1)
Dealing, trafficking in cannabis10100.00% (0)
Dealing, trafficking in other drugs110.00% (1)
Other drug offences47-42.86% (7)
Possession and/or use of amphetamines8560.00% (5)
Possession and/or use of cannabis10911.11% (9)
Possession and/or use of cocaine01-100.00% (1)
Possession and/or use of narcotics24-50.00% (4)
Possession and/or use of other drugs125140.00% (5)
Intimidation, stalking and harassment3040-25.00% (40)
Malicious damage to property20195.26% (19)
Other offences36-50.00% (6)
Other offences against the person23-33.33% (3)
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences151050.00% (10)
Robbery with a weapon not a firearm10100.00% (0)
Sexual assault8633.33% (6)
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences5425.00% (4)
Break and enter dwelling712-41.67% (12)
Break and enter non-dwelling220.00% (2)
Fraud770.00% (7)
Motor vehicle theft910-10.00% (10)
Other theft21100.00% (1)
Receiving or handling stolen goods52150.00% (2)
Steal from dwelling10100.00% (10)
Steal from motor vehicle78-12.50% (8)
Steal from person10100.00% (0)
Transport regulatory offences20200.00% (0)

Overview

No of incidents (Year ending Dec 2025), people in 2021

Crime 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 Sadleir, NSW

  • How common is car theft in the Sadleir, NSW?

    There were 10 motor vehicle theft incident(s) recorded between Year ending Dec 2025, averaging 1 incident every 36.5 day.

  • Is Sadleir, NSW safe in 2026

    Based on official statistics, Sadleir, NSW may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 7,925 incidents per 100,000 people for the Year ending Dec 2025 is higher than the overall crime rate in New South Wales.

  • What is the most common crime in Sadleir, NSW?

    In 2025, the most common crime type in Sadleir, NSW was Theft with 50 reported incidents.

  • Has crime in the Sadleir, NSW increased or decreased in the past 5 years?

    Crime rates have decreased by 34% over the past five years.

  • What is rate of criminal against person in Sadleir, NSW?

    In Year ending Dec 2025, there were 89 incident against persons in Sadleir, NSW, including homicide, assault, sexual offences,robbery, and other crimes against the person.

  • What is the rate of property crime in Sadleir, NSW?

    In Year ending Dec 2025, there were 71 property crime incident in Sadleir, NSW, including arson, theft, and malicious damage to property.

  • What is the number of drug offenses in Sadleir, NSW?

    In Year ending Dec 2025, Sadleir, NSW recorded 40 drug incident, including cocaine, narcotics, cannabis, amphetamines, ecstasy and other drugs.

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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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