Crime Rates for Thornton, NSW
⇌ Compare Thornton with another suburbAs of the March 2026 data release, The Thornton (2322) crime rate for the Year ending Dec 2025 was calculated from 813 reported incidents, equal to 7,605 incident per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Thornton, NSW in 2021 was 10,690. In the last 10 years, Thornton, NSW's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data shows that Assault and Robbery occur at a rate of 1 incident per 99.9 people. For property crimes such as Burglary and Theft, the rate is 1 incident per 53.7 people. Community safety concerns, including Stalking and Harassment, are reported at a rate of 1 incident per 167 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 Thornton for 2025: Theft (203), Transport regulatory offences (114), Against justice procedures (112).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 466 | 627 | 817 | 752 | 953 | 718 | 839 | 824 | 806 | 682 | 813 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Against justice procedures | 25 | 32 | 22 | 26 | 36 | 33 | 72 | 43 | 66 | 105 | 112 |
| Arson | 4 | 8 | 15 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 6 |
| Assault | 44 | 61 | 59 | 64 | 56 | 49 | 83 | 109 | 122 | 102 | 112 |
| 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 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Coercive Control | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Disorderly conduct | 6 | 6 | 17 | 12 | 18 | 8 | 13 | 17 | 13 | 11 | 8 |
| Drug offences | 5 | 20 | 15 | 32 | 65 | 26 | 39 | 21 | 59 | 19 | 41 |
| Homicide | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 26 | 49 | 32 | 25 | 54 | 36 | 68 | 69 | 71 | 64 | 84 |
| Liquor offences | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 40 | 49 | 61 | 55 | 37 | 52 | 82 | 71 | 64 | 53 | 80 |
| Other offences | 2 | 2 | 9 | 5 | 10 | 8 | 55 | 15 | 6 | 1 | 5 |
| Other offences against the person | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| Pornography offences | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 3 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 5 | 12 | 15 | 12 | 28 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 9 |
| Robbery | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Sexual offences | 8 | 7 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 30 | 21 | 34 | 32 | 28 |
| Theft | 173 | 190 | 216 | 235 | 261 | 207 | 209 | 313 | 281 | 199 | 203 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 123 | 191 | 341 | 273 | 362 | 262 | 167 | 125 | 62 | 73 | 114 |
In 2025, Thornton, NSW recorded 813 total crime incidents. Over the period from 2015 to 2025, overall crime has increased. Cumulatively over this period, the most common crime type was 'Theft' with 2487 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | incidents (2025) | incidents (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 62 | 65 | -4.62% (65) |
| Breach bail conditions | 44 | 32 | 37.50% (32) |
| Other offences against justice procedures | 1 | 5 | -80.00% (5) |
| Resist or hinder officer | 5 | 3 | 66.67% (3) |
| Arson | 6 | 5 | 20.00% (5) |
| Assault Police | 2 | 3 | -33.33% (3) |
| Domestic violence related assault | 76 | 61 | 24.59% (61) |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 34 | 38 | -10.53% (38) |
| Blackmail and extortion | 1 | 3 | -66.67% (3) |
| Coercive Control | 3 | 0 | 300.00% (0) |
| Criminal intent | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Offensive conduct | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Trespass | 6 | 9 | -33.33% (9) |
| Dealing, trafficking in amphetamines | 2 | 3 | -33.33% (3) |
| Dealing, trafficking in cocaine | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Dealing, trafficking in ecstasy | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Other drug offences | 1 | 2 | -50.00% (2) |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 13 | 8 | 62.50% (8) |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 7 | 2 | 250.00% (2) |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Possession and/or use of ecstasy | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 14 | 2 | 600.00% (2) |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 84 | 64 | 31.25% (64) |
| Malicious damage to property | 80 | 53 | 50.94% (53) |
| Other offences | 5 | 1 | 400.00% (1) |
| Other offences against the person | 4 | 1 | 300.00% (1) |
| Pornography offences | 3 | 1 | 200.00% (1) |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 9 | 8 | 12.50% (8) |
| Robbery with a weapon not a firearm | 0 | 3 | -100.00% (3) |
| Robbery without a weapon | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Sexual assault | 15 | 18 | -16.67% (18) |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 13 | 14 | -7.14% (14) |
| Break and enter dwelling | 24 | 21 | 14.29% (21) |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 13 | 8 | 62.50% (8) |
| Fraud | 50 | 51 | -1.96% (51) |
| Motor vehicle theft | 30 | 22 | 36.36% (22) |
| Other theft | 20 | 16 | 25.00% (16) |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 7 | 3 | 133.33% (3) |
| Steal from dwelling | 9 | 10 | -10.00% (10) |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 26 | 56 | -53.57% (56) |
| Steal from person | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Steal from retail store | 23 | 11 | 109.09% (11) |
| Transport regulatory offences | 114 | 73 | 56.16% (73) |
Overview
No of incidents (Year ending Dec 2025), 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 Thornton, NSW
How common is car theft in the Thornton, NSW?
There were 22 motor vehicle theft incident(s) recorded between Year ending Dec 2025, averaging 1 incident every 16.6 day.
Is Thornton, NSW safe in 2026
Yes, Thornton, NSW is considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 7,605 incidents per 100,000 people for the Year ending Dec 2025 is lower than the overall crime rate in New South Wales.
What is the most common crime in Thornton, NSW?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Thornton, NSW was Theft with 203 reported incidents.
Has crime in the Thornton, NSW increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates have decreased by 3% over the past five years.
What is rate of criminal against person in Thornton, NSW?
In Year ending Dec 2025, there were 229 incident against persons in Thornton, NSW, including homicide, assault, sexual offences,robbery, and other crimes against the person.
What is the rate of property crime in Thornton, NSW?
In Year ending Dec 2025, there were 289 property crime incident in Thornton, NSW, including arson, theft, and malicious damage to property.
What is the number of drug offenses in Thornton, NSW?
In Year ending Dec 2025, Thornton, NSW recorded 41 drug incident, including cocaine, narcotics, cannabis, amphetamines, ecstasy and other drugs.
Community Snapshot – Thornton (2021)
Thornton is a vibrant suburb with 10690 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 47.1% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.8 people. The median household weekly income is $2051, though the unemployment rate stands at 4%. The area has a strong local identity, with over 88.1% of people born in Australia.
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Other Safe Suburbs Near Thornton
If you’re considering living near Thornton , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Berry Park - 4 incidents (0.02198 per 100,000 people)
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- Tarro - 85 incidents (0.04991 per 100,000 people)
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- Metford - 554 incidents (0.11770 per 100,000 people)
- Black Hill - 82 incidents (0.15891 per 100,000 people)
- Beresfield - 526 incidents (0.16100 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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