Crime Rates for Werrington County, NSW
⇌ Compare Werrington County with another suburbAs of the Sep 2026 data release, The Werrington County (2747) crime rate for the Year ending Jun 2026 was calculated from 123 reported incidents, equal to 3,326 incident per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Werrington County, NSW in 2021 was 3,698. In the last 10 years, Werrington County, NSW's crime rate has remained relatively stable. Recent data shows that Assault and Robbery occur at a rate of 1 incident per 142.2 people. For property crimes such as Burglary and Theft, the rate is 1 incident per 67.2 people. Community safety concerns, including Stalking and Harassment, are reported at a rate of 1 incident per 194.6 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 Werrington County for 2026: Theft (45), Intimidation, stalking and harassment (19), Assault (15).
| Type/Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 128 | 176 | 178 | 210 | 185 | 198 | 140 | 180 | 227 | 150 | 123 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Against justice procedures | 28 | 5 | 25 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 9 | 17 | 25 | 10 | 13 |
| Arson | 3 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Assault | 16 | 15 | 26 | 19 | 23 | 45 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 26 | 15 |
| 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 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Coercive Control | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disorderly conduct | 4 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Drug offences | 5 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 2 | 3 |
| Homicide | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 5 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 13 | 26 | 19 | 25 | 15 | 19 | 19 |
| Liquor offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 16 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 6 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 10 |
| Other offences | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 6 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Other offences against the person | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pornography offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Robbery | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sexual offences | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 14 | 9 |
| Theft | 43 | 101 | 65 | 94 | 81 | 66 | 53 | 90 | 127 | 55 | 45 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
In 2026, Werrington County, NSW recorded 123 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 820 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | incidents (2026) | incidents (2025) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 9 | 6 | 50.00% (6) |
| Breach bail conditions | 2 | 2 | 0.00% (2) |
| Other offences against justice procedures | 1 | 2 | -50.00% (2) |
| Resist or hinder officer | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Arson | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Domestic violence related assault | 10 | 15 | -33.33% (15) |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 5 | 11 | -54.55% (11) |
| Blackmail and extortion | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Trespass | 3 | 1 | 200.00% (1) |
| Other drug offences | 2 | 2 | 0.00% (2) |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 19 | 19 | 0.00% (19) |
| Malicious damage to property | 10 | 17 | -41.18% (17) |
| Other offences | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 4 | -50.00% (4) |
| Sexual assault | 6 | 9 | -33.33% (9) |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 3 | 5 | -40.00% (5) |
| Break and enter dwelling | 4 | 5 | -20.00% (5) |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Fraud | 12 | 30 | -60.00% (30) |
| Motor vehicle theft | 5 | 7 | -28.57% (7) |
| Other theft | 4 | 2 | 100.00% (2) |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Steal from dwelling | 4 | 1 | 300.00% (1) |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 9 | 6 | 50.00% (6) |
| Steal from retail store | 5 | 3 | 66.67% (3) |
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.
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FAQ About Crime in Werrington County, NSW
How common is car theft in the Werrington County, NSW?
There were 7 motor vehicle theft incident(s) recorded between Year ending Jun 2026, averaging 1 incident every 52.1 day.
Is Werrington County, NSW safe in 2026
Based on official statistics, Werrington County, NSW may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 3,326 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 Werrington County, NSW?
In 2026, the most common crime type in Werrington County, NSW was Theft with 45 reported incidents.
Has crime in the Werrington County, NSW increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates have decreased by 38% over the past five years.
What is rate of criminal against person in Werrington County, NSW?
In Year ending Jun 2026, there were 45 incident against persons in Werrington County, NSW, including homicide, assault, sexual offences,robbery, and other crimes against the person.
What is the rate of property crime in Werrington County, NSW?
In Year ending Jun 2026, there were 55 property crime incident in Werrington County, NSW, including arson, theft, and malicious damage to property.
What is the number of drug offenses in Werrington County, NSW?
In Year ending Jun 2026, Werrington County, NSW recorded 3 drug incident, including cocaine, narcotics, cannabis, amphetamines, ecstasy and other drugs.
Community Snapshot – Werrington County (2021)
Werrington County is a quiet suburb with around 3698 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 45.2% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.8 people. The median household weekly income is $2042, though the unemployment rate stands at 2.9%. A majority of people (79.3%) were born in Australia, though the suburb still enjoys a touch of cultural variety.
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Other Safe Suburbs Near Werrington County
If you’re considering living near Werrington County , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Werrington Downs - 68 incidents (0.02111 per 100,000 people)
- Caddens - 74 incidents (0.02122 per 100,000 people)
- Jordan Springs - 310 incidents (0.02633 per 100,000 people)
- Claremont Meadows - 139 incidents (0.02685 per 100,000 people)
- Cambridge Park - 378 incidents (0.05359 per 100,000 people)
- Cambridge Gardens - 182 incidents (0.08966 per 100,000 people)
- Werrington - 603 incidents (0.11318 per 100,000 people)
- Kingswood (Penrith) - 1969 incidents (0.18518 per 100,000 people)
- St Marys - 2598 incidents (0.19599 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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