Crime Rates for Sutherland Shire City Council, NSW
⇌ Compare Sutherland Shire City Council with another LGAAs of the Jun 2026 data release, The Sutherland Shire City Council crime rate for the Year ending Mar 2026 was calculated from 0 reported incidents, equal to 0 incident per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Sutherland Shire City Council, NSW in 2021 was 230,211. In the last 10 years, Sutherland Shire City Council, NSW's crime rate has seen a decrease. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 179 people.Recent data indicates that property crimes (Burglary and Theft) occur at a rate of 1 incident per 89 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 Sutherland Shire City Council for 2026: None recorded
| Type/Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 15380 | 16104 | 16686 | 16563 | 16113 | 16582 | 14573 | 13594 | 10946 | 11096 | 0 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Against justice procedures | 1135 | 1001 | 1117 | 1254 | 1521 | 1346 | 1363 | 1422 | 1294 | 1530 | 0 |
| Arson | 32 | 39 | 35 | 28 | 28 | 35 | 13 | 22 | 15 | 28 | 0 |
| Assault | 1138 | 1096 | 1082 | 1257 | 1259 | 1238 | 1175 | 1105 | 1096 | 1269 | 0 |
| Betting and gaming offences | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 25 | 81 | 48 | 40 | 0 |
| Coercive Control | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Disorderly conduct | 629 | 454 | 413 | 552 | 500 | 381 | 463 | 421 | 347 | 445 | 0 |
| Drug offences | 956 | 1041 | 987 | 1089 | 1336 | 987 | 875 | 904 | 743 | 610 | 0 |
| Homicide | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 507 | 450 | 499 | 757 | 924 | 879 | 945 | 900 | 875 | 820 | 0 |
| Liquor offences | 224 | 308 | 541 | 768 | 321 | 248 | 413 | 256 | 240 | 210 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1305 | 1316 | 1182 | 1277 | 1103 | 882 | 854 | 778 | 878 | 816 | 0 |
| Other offences | 459 | 311 | 368 | 396 | 639 | 2502 | 1454 | 400 | 284 | 257 | 0 |
| Other offences against the person | 12 | 10 | 15 | 24 | 30 | 25 | 28 | 20 | 27 | 28 | 0 |
| Pornography offences | 13 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 20 | 23 | 17 | 25 | 20 | 21 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 199 | 203 | 234 | 277 | 281 | 255 | 206 | 186 | 207 | 184 | 0 |
| Prostitution offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery | 21 | 26 | 18 | 32 | 47 | 21 | 25 | 31 | 27 | 17 | 0 |
| Sexual offences | 199 | 248 | 182 | 232 | 286 | 237 | 284 | 283 | 327 | 320 | 0 |
| Theft | 3816 | 3659 | 3617 | 3557 | 3196 | 2847 | 2453 | 2580 | 2617 | 2588 | 0 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 4730 | 5923 | 6372 | 5041 | 4609 | 4669 | 3980 | 4180 | 1895 | 1905 | 0 |
In 2026, Sutherland Shire City Council, NSW recorded 0 total crime incidents. Over the period from 2016 to 2026, overall crime has decreased. Cumulatively over this period, the most common crime type was 'Transport regulatory offences' with 43304 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | incidents (2026) | incidents (2025) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abduction and kidnapping | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 0 | 356 | -100.00% (356) |
| Breach bail conditions | 0 | 1047 | -100.00% (1047) |
| Escape custody | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Fail to appear | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Other offences against justice procedures | 0 | 53 | -100.00% (53) |
| Resist or hinder officer | 0 | 71 | -100.00% (71) |
| Arson | 0 | 28 | -100.00% (28) |
| Assault Police | 0 | 52 | -100.00% (52) |
| Domestic violence related assault | 0 | 661 | -100.00% (661) |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 0 | 556 | -100.00% (556) |
| Blackmail and extortion | 0 | 40 | -100.00% (40) |
| Coercive Control | 0 | 6 | -100.00% (6) |
| Criminal intent | 0 | 86 | -100.00% (86) |
| Offensive conduct | 0 | 66 | -100.00% (66) |
| Offensive language | 0 | 11 | -100.00% (11) |
| Trespass | 0 | 282 | -100.00% (282) |
| Cultivating cannabis | 0 | 6 | -100.00% (6) |
| Dealing, trafficking in amphetamines | 0 | 14 | -100.00% (14) |
| Dealing, trafficking in cannabis | 0 | 6 | -100.00% (6) |
| Dealing, trafficking in cocaine | 0 | 14 | -100.00% (14) |
| Dealing, trafficking in ecstasy | 0 | 3 | -100.00% (3) |
| Dealing, trafficking in narcotics | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Dealing, trafficking in other drugs | 0 | 5 | -100.00% (5) |
| Manufacture drug | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Other drug offences | 0 | 92 | -100.00% (92) |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 0 | 92 | -100.00% (92) |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 0 | 220 | -100.00% (220) |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 0 | 31 | -100.00% (31) |
| Possession and/or use of ecstasy | 0 | 5 | -100.00% (5) |
| Possession and/or use of narcotics | 0 | 22 | -100.00% (22) |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 0 | 97 | -100.00% (97) |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 0 | 820 | -100.00% (820) |
| Liquor offences | 0 | 210 | -100.00% (210) |
| Malicious damage to property | 0 | 816 | -100.00% (816) |
| Other offences | 0 | 257 | -100.00% (257) |
| Other offences against the person | 0 | 28 | -100.00% (28) |
| Pornography offences | 0 | 21 | -100.00% (21) |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 0 | 184 | -100.00% (184) |
| Robbery with a firearm | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Robbery with a weapon not a firearm | 0 | 4 | -100.00% (4) |
| Robbery without a weapon | 0 | 12 | -100.00% (12) |
| Sexual assault | 0 | 181 | -100.00% (181) |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 0 | 139 | -100.00% (139) |
| Break and enter dwelling | 0 | 196 | -100.00% (196) |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 0 | 78 | -100.00% (78) |
| Fraud | 0 | 650 | -100.00% (650) |
| Motor vehicle theft | 0 | 130 | -100.00% (130) |
| Other theft | 0 | 290 | -100.00% (290) |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 0 | 119 | -100.00% (119) |
| Steal from dwelling | 0 | 246 | -100.00% (246) |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 0 | 243 | -100.00% (243) |
| Steal from person | 0 | 30 | -100.00% (30) |
| Steal from retail store | 0 | 606 | -100.00% (606) |
| Transport regulatory offences | 0 | 1905 | -100.00% (1905) |
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). As population numbers may have changed since 2021, the calculated rates may not accurately reflect current population levels or the current situation in each area (suburb, LGA, and state). Therefore, the rates should be used as an indicator rather than a definitive measure of whether a suburb is safe or unsafe.
FAQ About Crime in Sutherland Shire City Council, NSW
How common is car theft in the Sutherland Shire City Council, NSW?
There were 130 motor vehicle theft incident(s) recorded between Year ending Mar 2026, averaging 1 incident every 2.8 day.
Is Sutherland Shire City Council, NSW safe in 2026
Yes, Sutherland Shire City Council, NSW is considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 0 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 Sutherland Shire City Council, NSW?
In 2026, Sutherland Shire City Council, NSW recorded no reported incidents across all crime types
Has crime in the Sutherland Shire City Council, NSW increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates have decreased by 100% over the past five years.
What is rate of criminal against person in Sutherland Shire City Council, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, there were 0 incident against persons in Sutherland Shire City Council, NSW, including homicide, assault, sexual offences,robbery, and other crimes against the person.
What is the rate of property crime in Sutherland Shire City Council, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, there were 0 property crime incident in Sutherland Shire City Council, NSW, including arson, theft, and malicious damage to property.
What is the number of drug offenses in Sutherland Shire City Council, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, Sutherland Shire City Council, NSW recorded 0 drug incident, including cocaine, narcotics, cannabis, amphetamines, ecstasy and other drugs.
Community Snapshot – Sutherland Shire City Council (2021)
Sutherland Shire City Council is a busy suburb with 230211 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 49.4% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.7 people. The median household weekly income is $2288, though the unemployment rate stands at 3.1%. A majority of people (77.9%) were born in Australia, though the suburb still enjoys a touch of cultural variety.
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Safest Suburbs in Sutherland Shire, NSW
If you’re considering living near Sutherland Shire City Council , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Woronora Dam - 0 incidents (0.00000 per 100,000 people)
- Dolans Bay - 2 incidents (0.00286 per 100,000 people)
- Lucas Heights - 7 incidents (1.75000 per 100,000 people)
- Kangaroo Point - 11 incidents (0.01827 per 100,000 people)
- Sandy Point - 14 incidents (0.02345 per 100,000 people)
- Maianbar - 16 incidents (0.02968 per 100,000 people)
- Yarrawarrah - 21 incidents (0.00757 per 100,000 people)
- Port Hacking - 24 incidents (0.01983 per 100,000 people)
- Lilli Pilli (Sutherland Shire) - 29 incidents (0.02064 per 100,000 people)
- Bonnet Bay - 34 incidents (0.01519 per 100,000 people)
- Grays Point - 35 incidents (0.01154 per 100,000 people)
- Greenhills Beach - 37 incidents (0.02691 per 100,000 people)
- Bundeena - 40 incidents (0.01902 per 100,000 people)
- Woronora Heights - 44 incidents (0.01582 per 100,000 people)
- Kareela - 52 incidents (0.01456 per 100,000 people)
- Woronora - 56 incidents (0.02741 per 100,000 people)
- Yowie Bay - 58 incidents (0.01900 per 100,000 people)
- Waterfall - 59 incidents (0.11303 per 100,000 people)
- Burraneer - 60 incidents (0.01613 per 100,000 people)
- Barden Ridge - 62 incidents (0.01502 per 100,000 people)
- Gymea Bay - 64 incidents (0.00917 per 100,000 people)
- Oyster Bay - 64 incidents (0.01125 per 100,000 people)
- Royal National Park - 68 incidents (1.61905 per 100,000 people)
- Alfords Point - 74 incidents (0.02363 per 100,000 people)
- Como - 79 incidents (0.01949 per 100,000 people)
- Loftus - 89 incidents (0.02124 per 100,000 people)
- Sylvania Waters - 96 incidents (0.03000 per 100,000 people)
- Bangor - 101 incidents (0.01824 per 100,000 people)
- Taren Point - 120 incidents (0.06386 per 100,000 people)
- Illawong - 143 incidents (0.01925 per 100,000 people)
- Heathcote - 151 incidents (0.02456 per 100,000 people)
- Kurnell - 155 incidents (0.06131 per 100,000 people)
- Holsworthy - 156 incidents (0.02758 per 100,000 people)
- Caringbah South - 183 incidents (0.01390 per 100,000 people)
- Woolooware - 224 incidents (0.04427 per 100,000 people)
- Jannali - 285 incidents (0.04297 per 100,000 people)
- Menai - 289 incidents (0.02774 per 100,000 people)
- Gymea - 350 incidents (0.04258 per 100,000 people)
- Engadine - 378 incidents (0.02131 per 100,000 people)
- Sylvania - 394 incidents (0.03665 per 100,000 people)
- Kirrawee - 456 incidents (0.04143 per 100,000 people)
- Caringbah - 1112 incidents (0.08843 per 100,000 people)
- Cronulla - 1208 incidents (0.06749 per 100,000 people)
- Sutherland - 1859 incidents (0.16067 per 100,000 people)
- Miranda - 2187 incidents (0.12189 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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