Crime Rates for Werrington Downs, NSW
⇌ Compare Werrington Downs with another suburbAs of the Sep 2026 data release, The Werrington Downs (2747) crime rate for the Year ending Jun 2026 was calculated from 68 reported incidents, equal to 2,111 incident per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Werrington Downs, NSW in 2021 was 3,221. In the last 10 years, Werrington Downs, NSW's crime rate has seen a decrease. Recent data shows that Assault and Robbery occur at a rate of 1 incident per 292.8 people. For property crimes such as Burglary and Theft, the rate is 1 incident per 230.1 people. Community safety concerns, including Stalking and Harassment, are reported at a rate of 1 incident per 201.3 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 Downs for 2026: Assault (18), Malicious damage to property (13), Intimidation, stalking and harassment (12).
| Type/Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 97 | 131 | 51 | 115 | 91 | 103 | 106 | 71 | 81 | 63 | 68 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Against justice procedures | 9 | 13 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 11 | 19 | 6 | 17 | 10 | 9 |
| Arson | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Assault | 13 | 18 | 7 | 21 | 18 | 12 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 18 |
| 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 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Coercive Control | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disorderly conduct | 3 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Drug offences | 4 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Homicide | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 8 | 6 | 6 | 22 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 7 | 11 | 16 | 12 |
| Liquor offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 9 | 5 | 7 | 16 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 6 | 9 | 4 | 13 |
| Other offences | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Other offences against the person | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pornography offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Robbery | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sexual offences | 8 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 7 |
| Theft | 38 | 74 | 21 | 26 | 34 | 38 | 27 | 23 | 24 | 14 | 9 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
In 2026, Werrington Downs, NSW recorded 68 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 328 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | incidents (2026) | incidents (2025) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 7 | 8 | -12.50% (8) |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Other offences against justice procedures | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Arson | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Assault Police | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Domestic violence related assault | 17 | 6 | 183.33% (6) |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 4 | -75.00% (4) |
| Criminal intent | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Trespass | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 12 | 16 | -25.00% (16) |
| Malicious damage to property | 13 | 4 | 225.00% (4) |
| Other offences | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Sexual assault | 6 | 2 | 200.00% (2) |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 2 | -50.00% (2) |
| Fraud | 5 | 5 | 0.00% (5) |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Steal from dwelling | 2 | 1 | 100.00% (1) |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 0 | 6 | -100.00% (6) |
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 Downs, NSW
How common is car theft in the Werrington Downs, NSW?
Motor vehicle theft does not occur in the Werrington Downs, NSW.
Is Werrington Downs, NSW safe in 2026
Based on official statistics, Werrington Downs, NSW may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 2,111 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 Downs, NSW?
In 2026, the most common crime type in Werrington Downs, NSW was Assault with 18 reported incidents.
Has crime in the Werrington Downs, NSW increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates have decreased by 34% over the past five years.
What is rate of criminal against person in Werrington Downs, NSW?
In Year ending Jun 2026, there were 37 incident against persons in Werrington Downs, NSW, including homicide, assault, sexual offences,robbery, and other crimes against the person.
What is the rate of property crime in Werrington Downs, NSW?
In Year ending Jun 2026, there were 22 property crime incident in Werrington Downs, NSW, including arson, theft, and malicious damage to property.
What is the number of drug offenses in Werrington Downs, NSW?
In Year ending Jun 2026, Werrington Downs, NSW recorded 0 drug incident, including cocaine, narcotics, cannabis, amphetamines, ecstasy and other drugs.
Community Snapshot – Werrington Downs (2021)
Werrington Downs is a quiet suburb with around 3221 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 45.8% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.8 people. The median household weekly income is $2139, though the unemployment rate stands at 3.5%. A majority of people (81.1%) were born in Australia, though the suburb still enjoys a touch of cultural variety.
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Other Safe Suburbs Near Werrington Downs
If you’re considering living near Werrington Downs , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Caddens - 74 incidents (0.02122 per 100,000 people)
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- Claremont Meadows - 139 incidents (0.02685 per 100,000 people)
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- Cambridge Gardens - 182 incidents (0.08966 per 100,000 people)
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- Kingswood (Penrith) - 1969 incidents (0.18518 per 100,000 people)
- Penrith - 6273 incidents (0.34916 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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