Crime Rates for Schofields, NSW
⇌ Compare Schofields with another suburbAs of the Jun 2026 data release, The Schofields (2762) crime rate for the Year ending Mar 2026 was calculated from 608 reported incidents, equal to 3,997 incident per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Schofields, NSW in 2021 was 15,213. In the last 10 years, Schofields, NSW's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data shows that Assault and Robbery occur at a rate of 1 incident per 133.4 people. For property crimes such as Burglary and Theft, the rate is 1 incident per 69.5 people. Community safety concerns, including Stalking and Harassment, are reported at a rate of 1 incident per 245.4 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 Schofields for 2026: Theft (216), Assault (106), Intimidation, stalking and harassment (91).
| Type/Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 352 | 465 | 531 | 531 | 535 | 472 | 566 | 569 | 631 | 578 | 608 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Against justice procedures | 14 | 8 | 25 | 18 | 24 | 27 | 39 | 31 | 44 | 50 | 54 |
| Arson | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| Assault | 25 | 28 | 30 | 40 | 59 | 63 | 62 | 72 | 89 | 110 | 106 |
| Betting and gaming offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 3 |
| Coercive Control | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disorderly conduct | 1 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 25 | 5 |
| Drug offences | 14 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 18 | 10 | 11 | 26 | 15 | 12 | 28 |
| Homicide | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 7 | 23 | 16 | 11 | 14 | 35 | 44 | 48 | 46 | 62 | 91 |
| Liquor offences | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Malicious damage to property | 28 | 27 | 34 | 35 | 43 | 52 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 47 | 58 |
| Other offences | 4 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 73 | 2 | 11 | 10 | 5 |
| Other offences against the person | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Pornography offences | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 5 | 5 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 7 | 5 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual offences | 2 | 6 | 7 | 21 | 14 | 19 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 28 |
| Theft | 124 | 210 | 153 | 230 | 231 | 190 | 202 | 278 | 319 | 219 | 216 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 120 | 140 | 239 | 145 | 113 | 36 | 49 | 16 | 13 | 7 | 1 |
In 2026, Schofields, NSW recorded 608 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 2372 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 | 31 | 29 | 6.90% (29) |
| Breach bail conditions | 20 | 18 | 11.11% (18) |
| Other offences against justice procedures | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Resist or hinder officer | 3 | 2 | 50.00% (2) |
| Arson | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Domestic violence related assault | 74 | 62 | 19.35% (62) |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 32 | 48 | -33.33% (48) |
| Blackmail and extortion | 3 | 5 | -40.00% (5) |
| Criminal intent | 2 | 6 | -66.67% (6) |
| Trespass | 3 | 19 | -84.21% (19) |
| Cultivating cannabis | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Dealing, trafficking in cocaine | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Other drug offences | 5 | 0 | 500.00% (0) |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 3 | 3 | 0.00% (3) |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 9 | 8 | 12.50% (8) |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Possession and/or use of ecstasy | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Possession and/or use of narcotics | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 4 | 1 | 300.00% (1) |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 91 | 62 | 46.77% (62) |
| Liquor offences | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Malicious damage to property | 58 | 47 | 23.40% (47) |
| Other offences | 5 | 10 | -50.00% (10) |
| Other offences against the person | 1 | 3 | -66.67% (3) |
| Pornography offences | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 5 | 7 | -28.57% (7) |
| Robbery without a weapon | 4 | 4 | 0.00% (4) |
| Sexual assault | 20 | 6 | 233.33% (6) |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 8 | 8 | 0.00% (8) |
| Break and enter dwelling | 23 | 20 | 15.00% (20) |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 2 | 4 | -50.00% (4) |
| Fraud | 29 | 44 | -34.09% (44) |
| Motor vehicle theft | 14 | 22 | -36.36% (22) |
| Other theft | 32 | 46 | -30.43% (46) |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 4 | 2 | 100.00% (2) |
| Steal from dwelling | 33 | 30 | 10.00% (30) |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 32 | 35 | -8.57% (35) |
| Steal from person | 2 | 1 | 100.00% (1) |
| Steal from retail store | 45 | 15 | 200.00% (15) |
| Transport regulatory offences | 1 | 7 | -85.71% (7) |
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 Schofields, NSW?
Based on community voting, most respondents feel mostly safe living in Schofields, NSW. Results reflect personal perception and are not official crime statistics.
FAQ About Crime in Schofields, NSW
How common is car theft in the Schofields, NSW?
There were 22 motor vehicle theft incident(s) recorded between Year ending Mar 2026, averaging 1 incident every 16.6 day.
Is Schofields, NSW safe in 2026
Yes, Schofields, NSW is considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 3,997 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 Schofields, NSW?
In 2026, the most common crime type in Schofields, NSW was Theft with 216 reported incidents.
Has crime in the Schofields, NSW increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Schofields, NSW have increased by 29% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Schofields, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, there were 233 incident against persons in Schofields, NSW, including homicide, assault, sexual offences,robbery, and other crimes against the person.
What is the rate of property crime in Schofields, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, there were 276 property crime incident in Schofields, NSW, including arson, theft, and malicious damage to property.
What is the number of drug offenses in Schofields, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, Schofields, NSW recorded 28 drug incident, including cocaine, narcotics, cannabis, amphetamines, ecstasy and other drugs.
Community Snapshot – Schofields (2021)
Schofields is a vibrant suburb with 15213 people. The area is highly family-oriented, with 64.7% of households being couple families with children and an average household size of 3.2 people. The median household weekly income is $2696, though the unemployment rate stands at 4.4%. Reflecting its rich cultural diversity, only 44.7% 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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