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Crime Rates for Stanwell Park, NSW
⇌ Compare Stanwell Park with another suburbAs of the Jun 2026 data release, The Stanwell Park (2508) crime rate for the Year ending Mar 2026 was calculated from 12 reported incidents, equal to 783 incident per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Stanwell Park, NSW in 2021 was 1,532. In the last 10 years, Stanwell Park, NSW's crime rate has seen a decrease. Recent data shows that Assault and Robbery occur at a rate of 1 incident per 510.7 people. For property crimes such as Burglary and Theft, the rate is 1 incident per 191.5 people. Community safety concerns, including Stalking and Harassment, are reported at a rate of 1 incident per 218.9 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 Stanwell Park for 2026: Against justice procedures (3), Theft (3), Transport regulatory offences (3).
| Type/Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 32 | 44 | 62 | 37 | 44 | 56 | 45 | 41 | 24 | 33 | 12 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Against justice procedures | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 3 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assault | 2 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 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 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drug offences | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Homicide | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 0 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 1 |
| Liquor offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 6 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| Other offences | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other offences against the person | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pornography offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Sexual offences | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Theft | 19 | 11 | 31 | 20 | 23 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 11 | 8 | 3 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 3 | 11 | 12 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
In 2026, Stanwell Park, NSW recorded 12 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 184 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | incidents (2026) | incidents (2025) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 3 | 4 | -25.00% (4) |
| Domestic violence related assault | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 7 | -85.71% (7) |
| Liquor offences | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 5 | -80.00% (5) |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Sexual assault | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Break and enter dwelling | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Fraud | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Motor vehicle theft | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Other theft | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 3 | -66.67% (3) |
| Transport regulatory offences | 3 | 1 | 200.00% (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.
How safe do you feel in Stanwell Park, NSW?
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Based on community voting, most respondents feel neutral about safety living in Stanwell Park, NSW. Results reflect personal perception and are not official crime statistics.
FAQ About Crime in Stanwell Park, NSW
How common is car theft in the Stanwell Park, NSW?
There were 2 motor vehicle theft incident(s) recorded between Year ending Mar 2026, averaging 1 incident every 182.5 day.
Is Stanwell Park, NSW safe in 2026
Yes, Stanwell Park, NSW is considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 783 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 Stanwell Park, NSW?
In 2026, the most common crime type in Stanwell Park, NSW was Against justice procedures with 3 reported incidents.
Has crime in the Stanwell Park, NSW increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates have decreased by 79% over the past five years.
What is rate of criminal against person in Stanwell Park, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, there were 2 incident against persons in Stanwell Park, NSW, including homicide, assault, sexual offences,robbery, and other crimes against the person.
What is the rate of property crime in Stanwell Park, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, there were 4 property crime incident in Stanwell Park, NSW, including arson, theft, and malicious damage to property.
What is the number of drug offenses in Stanwell Park, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, Stanwell Park, NSW recorded 0 drug incident, including cocaine, narcotics, cannabis, amphetamines, ecstasy and other drugs.
Community Snapshot – Stanwell Park (2021)
Stanwell Park is a quiet suburb with around 1532 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 50.8% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.9 people. The median household weekly income is $2798, though the unemployment rate stands at 3.6%. A majority of people (81%) were born in Australia, though the suburb still enjoys a touch of cultural variety.
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Other Safe Suburbs Near Stanwell Park
If you’re considering living near Stanwell Park , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Wombarra - 26 incidents (0.02754 per 100,000 people)
- Stanwell Tops - 15 incidents (0.02901 per 100,000 people)
- Scarborough - 10 incidents (0.03077 per 100,000 people)
- Helensburgh - 231 incidents (0.03513 per 100,000 people)
- Otford - 16 incidents (0.04040 per 100,000 people)
- Clifton - 2 incidents (0.05714 per 100,000 people)
- Coalcliff - 30 incidents (0.14151 per 100,000 people)
- Maddens Plains - 8 incidents (1.00000 per 100,000 people)
- Lilyvale - 11 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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