Crime Rates for Telopea, NSW
⇌ Compare Telopea with another suburbAs of the Sep 2026 data release, The Telopea (2117) crime rate for the Year ending Jun 2026 was calculated from 408 reported incidents, equal to 7,618 incident per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Telopea, NSW in 2021 was 5,356. In the last 10 years, Telopea, NSW's crime rate has seen a decrease. Recent data shows that Assault and Robbery occur at a rate of 1 incident per 124.6 people. For property crimes such as Burglary and Theft, the rate is 1 incident per 33.3 people. Community safety concerns, including Stalking and Harassment, are reported at a rate of 1 incident per 206 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 Telopea for 2026: Theft (148), Against justice procedures (49), Assault (48).
| Type/Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 537 | 396 | 401 | 432 | 475 | 331 | 354 | 233 | 270 | 323 | 408 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Against justice procedures | 65 | 47 | 33 | 29 | 34 | 29 | 25 | 17 | 35 | 31 | 49 |
| Arson | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Assault | 80 | 57 | 64 | 53 | 70 | 37 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 42 | 48 |
| Betting and gaming offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Coercive Control | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Disorderly conduct | 14 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 8 |
| Drug offences | 47 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 31 | 34 | 36 | 11 | 16 | 10 | 41 |
| Homicide | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 32 | 28 | 29 | 37 | 51 | 22 | 24 | 28 | 14 | 26 | 32 |
| Liquor offences | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Malicious damage to property | 68 | 54 | 49 | 60 | 57 | 50 | 38 | 39 | 29 | 26 | 34 |
| Other offences | 16 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 44 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 3 |
| Other offences against the person | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Pornography offences | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 21 | 8 | 9 | 18 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 11 |
| Robbery | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Sexual offences | 8 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 22 |
| Theft | 167 | 122 | 144 | 162 | 198 | 130 | 130 | 81 | 112 | 161 | 148 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 6 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
In 2026, Telopea, NSW recorded 408 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 1555 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | incidents (2026) | incidents (2025) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 27 | 19 | 42.11% (19) |
| Breach bail conditions | 18 | 10 | 80.00% (10) |
| Other offences against justice procedures | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Resist or hinder officer | 3 | 2 | 50.00% (2) |
| Arson | 3 | 0 | 300.00% (0) |
| Assault Police | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Domestic violence related assault | 26 | 29 | -10.34% (29) |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 20 | 13 | 53.85% (13) |
| Blackmail and extortion | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Coercive Control | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Criminal intent | 4 | 2 | 100.00% (2) |
| Offensive conduct | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Trespass | 3 | 2 | 50.00% (2) |
| Dealing, trafficking in cocaine | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Other drug offences | 5 | 0 | 500.00% (0) |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 3 | 1 | 200.00% (1) |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 22 | 3 | 633.33% (3) |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Possession and/or use of narcotics | 2 | 1 | 100.00% (1) |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 8 | 3 | 166.67% (3) |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 32 | 26 | 23.08% (26) |
| Liquor offences | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Malicious damage to property | 34 | 26 | 30.77% (26) |
| Other offences | 3 | 0 | 300.00% (0) |
| Other offences against the person | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 11 | 9 | 22.22% (9) |
| Robbery with a weapon not a firearm | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Robbery without a weapon | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Sexual assault | 11 | 7 | 57.14% (7) |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 11 | 1 | 1000.00% (1) |
| Break and enter dwelling | 27 | 12 | 125.00% (12) |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 0 | 6 | -100.00% (6) |
| Fraud | 11 | 22 | -50.00% (22) |
| Motor vehicle theft | 7 | 9 | -22.22% (9) |
| Other theft | 6 | 3 | 100.00% (3) |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 3 | 7 | -57.14% (7) |
| Steal from dwelling | 23 | 14 | 64.29% (14) |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 32 | 28 | 14.29% (28) |
| Steal from person | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Steal from retail store | 37 | 60 | -38.33% (60) |
| Transport regulatory offences | 5 | 1 | 400.00% (1) |
Overview
No of incidents (Year ending Jun 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.
How safe do you feel in Telopea, NSW?
Based on community voting, most respondents feel unsafe living in Telopea, NSW. Results reflect personal perception and are not official crime statistics.
FAQ About Crime in Telopea, NSW
How common is car theft in the Telopea, NSW?
There were 9 motor vehicle theft incident(s) recorded between Year ending Jun 2026, averaging 1 incident every 40.6 day.
Is Telopea, NSW safe in 2026
Based on official statistics, Telopea, NSW may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 7,618 incidents per 100,000 people for the Year ending Jun 2026 is higher than the overall crime rate in New South Wales.
What is the most common crime in Telopea, NSW?
In 2026, the most common crime type in Telopea, NSW was Theft with 148 reported incidents.
Has crime in the Telopea, NSW increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Telopea, NSW have increased by 23% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Telopea, NSW?
In Year ending Jun 2026, there were 105 incident against persons in Telopea, NSW, including homicide, assault, sexual offences,robbery, and other crimes against the person.
What is the rate of property crime in Telopea, NSW?
In Year ending Jun 2026, there were 185 property crime incident in Telopea, NSW, including arson, theft, and malicious damage to property.
What is the number of drug offenses in Telopea, NSW?
In Year ending Jun 2026, Telopea, NSW recorded 41 drug incident, including cocaine, narcotics, cannabis, amphetamines, ecstasy and other drugs.
Community Snapshot – Telopea (2021)
Telopea is a quiet suburb with around 5356 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 46.9% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.5 people. The median household weekly income is $1465, though the unemployment rate stands at 5.7%. Reflecting its rich cultural diversity, only 43.3% of people were born in Australia, highlighting the suburb’s multicultural character.
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Other Safe Suburbs Near Telopea
If you’re considering living near Telopea , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
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- North Parramatta - 682 incidents (0.05653 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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