Crime Rates for Wentworthville, NSW
⇌ Compare Wentworthville with another suburbAs of the Jun 2026 data release, The Wentworthville (2145) crime rate for the Year ending Mar 2026 was calculated from 862 reported incidents, equal to 5,709 incident per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Wentworthville, NSW in 2021 was 15,098. In the last 10 years, Wentworthville, NSW's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data shows that Assault and Robbery occur at a rate of 1 incident per 157.3 people. For property crimes such as Burglary and Theft, the rate is 1 incident per 41 people. Community safety concerns, including Stalking and Harassment, are reported at a rate of 1 incident per 296 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 Wentworthville for 2026: Theft (367), Assault (101), Intimidation, stalking and harassment (72).
| Type/Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 897 | 769 | 854 | 798 | 738 | 819 | 865 | 1124 | 1446 | 841 | 862 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Against justice procedures | 54 | 57 | 40 | 41 | 31 | 40 | 52 | 401 | 524 | 160 | 58 |
| Arson | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 2 |
| Assault | 90 | 77 | 90 | 93 | 92 | 80 | 86 | 103 | 111 | 89 | 101 |
| Betting and gaming offences | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| Coercive Control | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Disorderly conduct | 14 | 22 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 11 | 12 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 29 |
| Drug offences | 31 | 27 | 23 | 45 | 21 | 86 | 25 | 36 | 44 | 27 | 53 |
| Homicide | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 49 | 41 | 34 | 32 | 29 | 45 | 36 | 53 | 70 | 51 | 72 |
| Liquor offences | 13 | 4 | 4 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 2 |
| Malicious damage to property | 76 | 64 | 53 | 43 | 62 | 71 | 49 | 71 | 90 | 48 | 62 |
| Other offences | 7 | 11 | 7 | 11 | 9 | 21 | 125 | 8 | 15 | 10 | 9 |
| Other offences against the person | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| Pornography offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 7 | 5 | 11 | 5 | 9 | 12 | 9 | 16 | 9 | 17 |
| Robbery | 4 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 3 |
| Sexual offences | 15 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 17 | 17 | 8 | 20 | 10 | 23 | 29 |
| Theft | 389 | 347 | 447 | 396 | 376 | 360 | 373 | 356 | 503 | 368 | 367 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 149 | 90 | 116 | 72 | 50 | 47 | 75 | 34 | 22 | 22 | 48 |
In 2026, Wentworthville, NSW recorded 862 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 4282 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | incidents (2026) | incidents (2025) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 30 | 21 | 42.86% (21) |
| Breach bail conditions | 19 | 137 | -86.13% (137) |
| Other offences against justice procedures | 4 | 1 | 300.00% (1) |
| Resist or hinder officer | 5 | 1 | 400.00% (1) |
| Arson | 2 | 2 | 0.00% (2) |
| Assault Police | 3 | 1 | 200.00% (1) |
| Domestic violence related assault | 54 | 43 | 25.58% (43) |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 44 | 45 | -2.22% (45) |
| Blackmail and extortion | 6 | 6 | 0.00% (6) |
| Coercive Control | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Criminal intent | 2 | 2 | 0.00% (2) |
| Offensive conduct | 2 | 3 | -33.33% (3) |
| Offensive language | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Trespass | 25 | 9 | 177.78% (9) |
| Cultivating cannabis | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Dealing, trafficking in amphetamines | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Dealing, trafficking in cannabis | 2 | 1 | 100.00% (1) |
| Dealing, trafficking in cocaine | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Dealing, trafficking in ecstasy | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Other drug offences | 8 | 2 | 300.00% (2) |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 15 | 10 | 50.00% (10) |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 15 | 2 | 650.00% (2) |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 2 | 1 | 100.00% (1) |
| Possession and/or use of ecstasy | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Possession and/or use of narcotics | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 8 | 8 | 0.00% (8) |
| Murder * | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 72 | 51 | 41.18% (51) |
| Liquor offences | 2 | 2 | 0.00% (2) |
| Malicious damage to property | 62 | 48 | 29.17% (48) |
| Other offences | 9 | 10 | -10.00% (10) |
| Other offences against the person | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Pornography offences | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 17 | 9 | 88.89% (9) |
| Robbery with a weapon not a firearm | 1 | 2 | -50.00% (2) |
| Robbery without a weapon | 2 | 5 | -60.00% (5) |
| Sexual assault | 15 | 11 | 36.36% (11) |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 14 | 12 | 16.67% (12) |
| Break and enter dwelling | 49 | 53 | -7.55% (53) |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 8 | 10 | -20.00% (10) |
| Fraud | 56 | 66 | -15.15% (66) |
| Motor vehicle theft | 40 | 47 | -14.89% (47) |
| Other theft | 31 | 44 | -29.55% (44) |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 19 | 11 | 72.73% (11) |
| Steal from dwelling | 76 | 39 | 94.87% (39) |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 55 | 69 | -20.29% (69) |
| Steal from person | 6 | 3 | 100.00% (3) |
| Steal from retail store | 27 | 26 | 3.85% (26) |
| Transport regulatory offences | 48 | 22 | 118.18% (22) |
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 Wentworthville, NSW
How common is car theft in the Wentworthville, NSW?
There were 47 motor vehicle theft incident(s) recorded between Year ending Mar 2026, averaging 1 incident every 7.8 day.
Is Wentworthville, NSW safe in 2026
Yes, Wentworthville, NSW is considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 5,709 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 Wentworthville, NSW?
In 2026, the most common crime type in Wentworthville, NSW was Theft with 367 reported incidents.
Has crime in the Wentworthville, NSW increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Wentworthville, NSW have increased by 5% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Wentworthville, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, there were 213 incident against persons in Wentworthville, NSW, including homicide, assault, sexual offences,robbery, and other crimes against the person.
What is the rate of property crime in Wentworthville, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, there were 431 property crime incident in Wentworthville, NSW, including arson, theft, and malicious damage to property.
What is the number of drug offenses in Wentworthville, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, Wentworthville, NSW recorded 53 drug incident, including cocaine, narcotics, cannabis, amphetamines, ecstasy and other drugs.
Community Snapshot – Wentworthville (2021)
Wentworthville is a vibrant suburb with 15098 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 57.2% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.9 people. The median household weekly income is $2219, though the unemployment rate stands at 6.5%. Reflecting its rich cultural diversity, only 29.4% of people were born in Australia, highlighting the suburb’s multicultural character.
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Other Safe Suburbs Near Wentworthville
If you’re considering living near Wentworthville , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Old Toongabbie - 70 incidents (0.02137 per 100,000 people)
- Girraween - 197 incidents (0.03149 per 100,000 people)
- South Wentworthville - 318 incidents (0.04600 per 100,000 people)
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- Constitution Hill - 289 incidents (0.07171 per 100,000 people)
- Pendle Hill - 567 incidents (0.07323 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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