Crime Rates for Scarborough, NSW
⇌ Compare Scarborough with another suburbAs of the Jun 2026 data release, The Scarborough (2515) crime rate for the Year ending Mar 2026 was calculated from 10 reported incidents, equal to 3,077 incident per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Scarborough, NSW in 2021 was 325. In the last 10 years, Scarborough, NSW's crime rate has seen a decrease. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 325 people.Recent data indicates that property crimes (Burglary and Theft) occur at a rate of 1 incident per 108.3 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 Scarborough for 2026: Drug offences (2), Intimidation, stalking and harassment (2), Theft (2).
| Type/Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 6 | 33 | 28 | 12 | 16 | 37 | 12 | 15 | 12 | 8 | 10 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Against justice procedures | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assault | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 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 | 0 |
| Disorderly conduct | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Drug offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Homicide | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Liquor offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other offences | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Other offences against the person | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pornography offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sexual offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Theft | 2 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 2 | 24 | 19 | 7 | 7 | 29 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
In 2026, Scarborough, NSW recorded 10 total crime incidents. Over the period from 2016 to 2026, overall crime has increased. Cumulatively over this period, the most common crime type was 'Transport regulatory offences' with 97 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | incidents (2026) | incidents (2025) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Resist or hinder officer | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Assault Police | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Trespass | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Fraud | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Other theft | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Transport regulatory offences | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
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 Scarborough, NSW
How common is car theft in the Scarborough, NSW?
Motor vehicle theft does not occur in the Scarborough, NSW.
Is Scarborough, NSW safe in 2026
Yes, Scarborough, NSW is considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 3,077 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 Scarborough, NSW?
In 2026, the most common crime type in Scarborough, NSW was Drug offences with 2 reported incidents.
Has crime in the Scarborough, NSW increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates have decreased by 73% over the past five years.
What is rate of criminal against person in Scarborough, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, there were 3 incident against persons in Scarborough, NSW, including homicide, assault, sexual offences,robbery, and other crimes against the person.
What is the rate of property crime in Scarborough, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, there were 3 property crime incident in Scarborough, NSW, including arson, theft, and malicious damage to property.
What is the number of drug offenses in Scarborough, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, Scarborough, NSW recorded 2 drug incident, including cocaine, narcotics, cannabis, amphetamines, ecstasy and other drugs.
Community Snapshot – Scarborough (2021)
Scarborough is a quiet suburb with around 325 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 51.7% being couple families with children and the average household size is 3.1 people. The median household weekly income is $2571, though the unemployment rate stands at 3.8%. A majority of people (82.8%) were born in Australia, though the suburb still enjoys a touch of cultural variety.
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Other Safe Suburbs Near Scarborough
If you’re considering living near Scarborough , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Stanwell Park - 12 incidents (0.00783 per 100,000 people)
- Wombarra - 26 incidents (0.02754 per 100,000 people)
- Stanwell Tops - 15 incidents (0.02901 per 100,000 people)
- Austinmer - 80 incidents (0.02936 per 100,000 people)
- Coledale - 44 incidents (0.03207 per 100,000 people)
- Clifton - 2 incidents (0.05714 per 100,000 people)
- Thirroul - 452 incidents (0.07120 per 100,000 people)
- Coalcliff - 30 incidents (0.14151 per 100,000 people)
- Maddens Plains - 8 incidents (1.00000 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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