Crime Rates for Stanwell Tops, NSW
⇌ Compare Stanwell Tops with another suburbAs of the Jun 2026 data release, The Stanwell Tops (2508) crime rate for the Year ending Mar 2026 was calculated from 15 reported incidents, equal to 2,901 incident per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Stanwell Tops, NSW in 2021 was 517. In the last 10 years, Stanwell Tops, NSW's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 258.5 people.Recent data indicates that property crimes (Burglary and Theft) occur at a rate of 1 incident per 258.5 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 Tops for 2026: Drug offences (4), Sexual offences (4), Intimidation, stalking and harassment (3).
| Type/Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 7 | 14 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 16 | 40 | 13 | 23 | 15 | 15 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Against justice procedures | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assault | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 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 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Drug offences | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
| Homicide | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Liquor offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Other offences | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other offences against the person | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pornography offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sexual offences | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Theft | 5 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
In 2026, Stanwell Tops, NSW recorded 15 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 46 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | incidents (2026) | incidents (2025) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence related assault | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Offensive conduct | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Other drug offences | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 2 | 1 | 100.00% (1) |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Possession and/or use of ecstasy | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 3 | 0 | 300.00% (0) |
| Malicious damage to property | 3 | 0 | 300.00% (0) |
| Pornography offences | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 3 | 4 | -25.00% (4) |
| Fraud | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
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 Stanwell Tops, NSW
How common is car theft in the Stanwell Tops, NSW?
Motor vehicle theft does not occur in the Stanwell Tops, NSW.
Is Stanwell Tops, NSW safe in 2026
Yes, Stanwell Tops, NSW is considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 2,901 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 Tops, NSW?
In 2026, the most common crime type in Stanwell Tops, NSW was Drug offences with 4 reported incidents.
Has crime in the Stanwell Tops, NSW increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates have decreased by 6% over the past five years.
What is rate of criminal against person in Stanwell Tops, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, there were 7 incident against persons in Stanwell Tops, NSW, including homicide, assault, sexual offences,robbery, and other crimes against the person.
What is the rate of property crime in Stanwell Tops, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, there were 4 property crime incident in Stanwell Tops, NSW, including arson, theft, and malicious damage to property.
What is the number of drug offenses in Stanwell Tops, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, Stanwell Tops, NSW recorded 4 drug incident, including cocaine, narcotics, cannabis, amphetamines, ecstasy and other drugs.
Community Snapshot – Stanwell Tops (2021)
Stanwell Tops is a quiet suburb with around 517 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 53.5% being couple families with children and the average household size is 3 people. The median household weekly income is $2663, though the unemployment rate stands at 3.1%. A majority of people (85%) were born in Australia, though the suburb still enjoys a touch of cultural variety.
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Other Safe Suburbs Near Stanwell Tops
If you’re considering living near Stanwell Tops , 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)
- 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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