Crime Rates for Summer Hill (inner West), NSW
⇌ Compare Summer Hill (inner West) with another suburbAs of the Jun 2026 data release, The Summer Hill (inner West) (2130) crime rate for the Year ending Mar 2026 was calculated from 281 reported incidents, equal to 3,856 incident per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Summer Hill (inner West), NSW in 2021 was 7,288. In the last 10 years, Summer Hill (inner West), NSW's crime rate has seen a decrease. Recent data shows that Assault and Robbery occur at a rate of 1 incident per 169.5 people. For property crimes such as Burglary and Theft, the rate is 1 incident per 56.9 people. Community safety concerns, including Stalking and Harassment, are reported at a rate of 1 incident per 383.6 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 Summer Hill (inner West) for 2026: Theft (108), Assault (32), Against justice procedures (30).
| Type/Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 533 | 549 | 355 | 345 | 391 | 288 | 348 | 268 | 322 | 331 | 281 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Against justice procedures | 11 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 18 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 27 | 40 | 30 |
| Arson | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Assault | 39 | 41 | 36 | 38 | 36 | 26 | 50 | 40 | 51 | 42 | 32 |
| Betting and gaming offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Coercive Control | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Disorderly conduct | 15 | 26 | 13 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 4 | 10 | 6 |
| Drug offences | 75 | 59 | 42 | 15 | 45 | 27 | 35 | 35 | 14 | 28 | 30 |
| Homicide | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 16 | 18 | 8 | 11 | 14 | 18 | 21 | 15 | 27 | 19 | 23 |
| Liquor offences | 1 | 38 | 2 | 9 | 31 | 13 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Malicious damage to property | 41 | 57 | 37 | 48 | 45 | 33 | 25 | 27 | 29 | 21 | 27 |
| Other offences | 11 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 17 | 26 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Other offences against the person | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Pornography offences | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 22 | 13 | 6 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual offences | 7 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 16 | 9 | 10 | 22 | 13 | 17 |
| Theft | 247 | 215 | 155 | 167 | 174 | 99 | 125 | 88 | 127 | 128 | 108 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 43 | 36 | 22 | 17 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 1 |
In 2026, Summer Hill (inner West), NSW recorded 281 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 1633 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 | 15 | 16 | -6.25% (16) |
| Breach bail conditions | 8 | 16 | -50.00% (16) |
| Fail to appear | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Other offences against justice procedures | 5 | 2 | 150.00% (2) |
| Resist or hinder officer | 2 | 5 | -60.00% (5) |
| Arson | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Assault Police | 3 | 2 | 50.00% (2) |
| Domestic violence related assault | 16 | 19 | -15.79% (19) |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 13 | 21 | -38.10% (21) |
| Blackmail and extortion | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Coercive Control | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Criminal intent | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Offensive language | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Trespass | 5 | 7 | -28.57% (7) |
| Dealing, trafficking in cannabis | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Dealing, trafficking in ecstasy | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Dealing, trafficking in other drugs | 2 | 1 | 100.00% (1) |
| Other drug offences | 3 | 6 | -50.00% (6) |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 9 | 4 | 125.00% (4) |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 4 | 11 | -63.64% (11) |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 6 | 0 | 600.00% (0) |
| Possession and/or use of ecstasy | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Possession and/or use of narcotics | 2 | 1 | 100.00% (1) |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 2 | 2 | 0.00% (2) |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 23 | 19 | 21.05% (19) |
| Liquor offences | 2 | 2 | 0.00% (2) |
| Malicious damage to property | 27 | 21 | 28.57% (21) |
| Other offences | 1 | 2 | -50.00% (2) |
| Other offences against the person | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Pornography offences | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 6 | -66.67% (6) |
| Robbery with a firearm | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Sexual assault | 9 | 5 | 80.00% (5) |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 8 | 8 | 0.00% (8) |
| Break and enter dwelling | 18 | 15 | 20.00% (15) |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 3 | 4 | -25.00% (4) |
| Fraud | 15 | 27 | -44.44% (27) |
| Motor vehicle theft | 9 | 6 | 50.00% (6) |
| Other theft | 12 | 10 | 20.00% (10) |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 4 | 9 | -55.56% (9) |
| Steal from dwelling | 15 | 13 | 15.38% (13) |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 22 | 19 | 15.79% (19) |
| Steal from retail store | 10 | 25 | -60.00% (25) |
| Transport regulatory offences | 1 | 11 | -90.91% (11) |
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 Summer Hill (inner West), NSW?
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FAQ About Crime in Summer Hill (inner West), NSW
How common is car theft in the Summer Hill (inner West), NSW?
There were 6 motor vehicle theft incident(s) recorded between Year ending Mar 2026, averaging 1 incident every 60.8 day.
Is Summer Hill (inner West), NSW safe in 2026
Yes, Summer Hill (inner West), NSW is considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 3,856 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 Summer Hill (inner West), NSW?
In 2026, the most common crime type in Summer Hill (inner West), NSW was Theft with 108 reported incidents.
Has crime in the Summer Hill (inner West), NSW increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates have decreased by 2% over the past five years.
What is rate of criminal against person in Summer Hill (inner West), NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, there were 72 incident against persons in Summer Hill (inner West), NSW, including homicide, assault, sexual offences,robbery, and other crimes against the person.
What is the rate of property crime in Summer Hill (inner West), NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, there were 135 property crime incident in Summer Hill (inner West), NSW, including arson, theft, and malicious damage to property.
What is the number of drug offenses in Summer Hill (inner West), NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, Summer Hill (inner West), NSW recorded 30 drug incident, including cocaine, narcotics, cannabis, amphetamines, ecstasy and other drugs.
Community Snapshot – Summer Hill (inner West) (2021)
Summer Hill (inner West) is a quiet suburb with around 7288 people. While families are part of the community, only about 39% of households are couple families with children, and the average household size is 2.1 people. The median household weekly income is $2260, though the unemployment rate stands at 4.2%. While 64.1% of people were born in Australia, the area still reflects a multicultural spirit through its people, food, and events
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Other Safe Suburbs Near Summer Hill (inner West)
If you’re considering living near Summer Hill (inner West) , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Ashbury - 85 incidents (0.02535 per 100,000 people)
- Croydon - 302 incidents (0.02808 per 100,000 people)
- Haberfield - 190 incidents (0.02932 per 100,000 people)
- Hurlstone Park - 176 incidents (0.03519 per 100,000 people)
- Dulwich Hill - 544 incidents (0.03873 per 100,000 people)
- Leichhardt - 817 incidents (0.05390 per 100,000 people)
- Ashfield - 1386 incidents (0.06023 per 100,000 people)
- Petersham - 499 incidents (0.06085 per 100,000 people)
- Lewisham - 262 incidents (0.06453 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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