Crime Rates for Shalvey, NSW
⇌ Compare Shalvey with another suburbAs of the Jun 2026 data release, The Shalvey (2770) crime rate for the Year ending Mar 2026 was calculated from 465 reported incidents, equal to 13,459 incident per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Shalvey, NSW in 2021 was 3,455. In the last 10 years, Shalvey, NSW's crime rate has remained relatively stable. Recent data shows that Assault and Robbery occur at a rate of 1 incident per 48 people. For property crimes such as Burglary and Theft, the rate is 1 incident per 70.5 people. Community safety concerns, including Stalking and Harassment, are reported at a rate of 1 incident per 54 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 Shalvey for 2026: Assault (92), Against justice procedures (79), Intimidation, stalking and harassment (74).
| Type/Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 464 | 447 | 538 | 508 | 567 | 459 | 430 | 509 | 513 | 455 | 465 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Against justice procedures | 46 | 41 | 60 | 67 | 80 | 56 | 63 | 80 | 57 | 75 | 79 |
| Arson | 4 | 13 | 21 | 4 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 11 | 7 | 4 |
| Assault | 81 | 68 | 75 | 102 | 89 | 78 | 62 | 87 | 93 | 66 | 92 |
| 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 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Coercive Control | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disorderly conduct | 19 | 16 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 9 | 9 | 15 | 12 | 19 | 10 |
| Drug offences | 19 | 22 | 37 | 22 | 45 | 32 | 38 | 54 | 36 | 49 | 24 |
| Homicide | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 46 | 57 | 49 | 44 | 43 | 52 | 39 | 61 | 51 | 64 | 74 |
| Liquor offences | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 94 | 88 | 78 | 75 | 85 | 64 | 45 | 60 | 77 | 55 | 58 |
| Other offences | 16 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 17 | 22 | 62 | 15 | 29 | 16 | 11 |
| Other offences against the person | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Pornography offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 16 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 20 | 12 | 23 | 15 | 22 | 12 |
| Robbery | 2 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
| Sexual offences | 17 | 12 | 9 | 16 | 22 | 15 | 4 | 16 | 20 | 23 | 26 |
| Theft | 103 | 102 | 165 | 126 | 136 | 97 | 82 | 87 | 99 | 49 | 63 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
In 2026, Shalvey, NSW recorded 465 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 1109 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | incidents (2026) | incidents (2025) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 46 | 40 | 15.00% (40) |
| Breach bail conditions | 21 | 22 | -4.55% (22) |
| Escape custody | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Other offences against justice procedures | 3 | 2 | 50.00% (2) |
| Resist or hinder officer | 8 | 11 | -27.27% (11) |
| Arson | 4 | 7 | -42.86% (7) |
| Assault Police | 6 | 4 | 50.00% (4) |
| Domestic violence related assault | 60 | 38 | 57.89% (38) |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 26 | 24 | 8.33% (24) |
| Blackmail and extortion | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Criminal intent | 2 | 5 | -60.00% (5) |
| Offensive language | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Trespass | 8 | 13 | -38.46% (13) |
| Dealing, trafficking in amphetamines | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Dealing, trafficking in narcotics | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Other drug offences | 2 | 4 | -50.00% (4) |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 9 | 22 | -59.09% (22) |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 8 | 18 | -55.56% (18) |
| Possession and/or use of narcotics | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 5 | 2 | 150.00% (2) |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 74 | 64 | 15.63% (64) |
| Malicious damage to property | 58 | 55 | 5.45% (55) |
| Other offences | 11 | 16 | -31.25% (16) |
| Other offences against the person | 3 | 1 | 200.00% (1) |
| Pornography offences | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 12 | 22 | -45.45% (22) |
| Robbery with a weapon not a firearm | 5 | 4 | 25.00% (4) |
| Robbery without a weapon | 2 | 2 | 0.00% (2) |
| Sexual assault | 14 | 13 | 7.69% (13) |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 12 | 10 | 20.00% (10) |
| Break and enter dwelling | 8 | 9 | -11.11% (9) |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 4 | 0 | 400.00% (0) |
| Fraud | 6 | 7 | -14.29% (7) |
| Motor vehicle theft | 13 | 7 | 85.71% (7) |
| Other theft | 4 | 4 | 0.00% (4) |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 10 | 4 | 150.00% (4) |
| Steal from dwelling | 8 | 5 | 60.00% (5) |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 5 | 9 | -44.44% (9) |
| Steal from person | 5 | 0 | 500.00% (0) |
| Steal from retail store | 0 | 4 | -100.00% (4) |
| Transport regulatory offences | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
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 Shalvey, NSW
How common is car theft in the Shalvey, NSW?
There were 7 motor vehicle theft incident(s) recorded between Year ending Mar 2026, averaging 1 incident every 52.1 day.
Is Shalvey, NSW safe in 2026
Based on official statistics, Shalvey, NSW may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 13,459 incidents per 100,000 people for the Year ending Mar 2026 is higher than the overall crime rate in New South Wales.
What is the most common crime in Shalvey, NSW?
In 2026, the most common crime type in Shalvey, NSW was Assault with 92 reported incidents.
Has crime in the Shalvey, NSW increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Shalvey, NSW have increased by 1% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Shalvey, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, there were 202 incident against persons in Shalvey, NSW, including homicide, assault, sexual offences,robbery, and other crimes against the person.
What is the rate of property crime in Shalvey, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, there were 125 property crime incident in Shalvey, NSW, including arson, theft, and malicious damage to property.
What is the number of drug offenses in Shalvey, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, Shalvey, NSW recorded 24 drug incident, including cocaine, narcotics, cannabis, amphetamines, ecstasy and other drugs.
Community Snapshot – Shalvey (2021)
Shalvey is a quiet suburb with around 3455 people. While families are part of the community, only about 39% of households are couple families with children, and the average household size is 3 people. The median household weekly income is $1180, though the unemployment rate stands at 9.6%. While 63.1% of people were born in Australia, the area still reflects a multicultural spirit through its people, food, and events
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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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