Crime Rates for Woronora Heights, NSW
⇌ Compare Woronora Heights with another suburbAs of the Sep 2026 data release, The Woronora Heights (2233) crime rate for the Year ending Jun 2026 was calculated from 41 reported incidents, equal to 1,474 incident per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Woronora Heights, NSW in 2021 was 2,781. In the last 10 years, Woronora Heights, NSW's crime rate has seen a decrease. Recent data shows that Assault and Robbery occur at a rate of 1 incident per 927 people. For property crimes such as Burglary and Theft, the rate is 1 incident per 556.2 people. Community safety concerns, including Stalking and Harassment, are reported at a rate of 1 incident per 927 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 Woronora Heights for 2026: Theft (12), Assault (9), Against justice procedures (6).
| Type/Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 23 | 56 | 49 | 63 | 48 | 33 | 30 | 33 | 27 | 27 | 41 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Against justice procedures | 0 | 0 | 7 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Assault | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 9 |
| 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 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Coercive Control | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disorderly conduct | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Drug offences | 0 | 11 | 8 | 4 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homicide | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 2 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3 |
| Liquor offences | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 5 | 10 | 8 | 14 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 3 |
| Other offences | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Other offences against the person | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pornography offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Robbery | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sexual offences | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Theft | 10 | 16 | 10 | 18 | 16 | 10 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 12 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
In 2026, Woronora Heights, NSW recorded 41 total crime incidents. Over the period from 2016 to 2026, overall crime has increased. Cumulatively over this period, the most common crime type was 'Theft' with 122 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | incidents (2026) | incidents (2025) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 3 | 2 | 50.00% (2) |
| Breach bail conditions | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Other offences against justice procedures | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Resist or hinder officer | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Arson | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Domestic violence related assault | 3 | 3 | 0.00% (3) |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 6 | 0 | 600.00% (0) |
| Blackmail and extortion | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Trespass | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 3 | 3 | 0.00% (3) |
| Liquor offences | 0 | 4 | -100.00% (4) |
| Malicious damage to property | 3 | 0 | 300.00% (0) |
| Other offences | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 4 | -75.00% (4) |
| Sexual assault | 3 | 3 | 0.00% (3) |
| Fraud | 6 | 4 | 50.00% (4) |
| Other theft | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Steal from dwelling | 3 | 1 | 200.00% (1) |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
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 Woronora Heights, NSW
How common is car theft in the Woronora Heights, NSW?
Motor vehicle theft does not occur in the Woronora Heights, NSW.
Is Woronora Heights, NSW safe in 2026
Based on official statistics, Woronora Heights, NSW may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 1,474 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 Woronora Heights, NSW?
In 2026, the most common crime type in Woronora Heights, NSW was Theft with 12 reported incidents.
Has crime in the Woronora Heights, NSW increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Woronora Heights, NSW have increased by 24% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Woronora Heights, NSW?
In Year ending Jun 2026, there were 15 incident against persons in Woronora Heights, NSW, including homicide, assault, sexual offences,robbery, and other crimes against the person.
What is the rate of property crime in Woronora Heights, NSW?
In Year ending Jun 2026, there were 16 property crime incident in Woronora Heights, NSW, including arson, theft, and malicious damage to property.
What is the number of drug offenses in Woronora Heights, NSW?
In Year ending Jun 2026, Woronora Heights, NSW recorded 0 drug incident, including cocaine, narcotics, cannabis, amphetamines, ecstasy and other drugs.
Community Snapshot – Woronora Heights (2021)
Woronora Heights is a quiet suburb with around 2781 people. The area is highly family-oriented, with 60% of households being couple families with children and an average household size of 3.2 people. The median household weekly income is $3250, though the unemployment rate stands at 2.4%. The area has a strong local identity, with over 85.2% of people born in Australia.
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Other Safe Suburbs Near Woronora Heights
If you’re considering living near Woronora Heights , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Yarrawarrah - 28 incidents (0.01009 per 100,000 people)
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- Sutherland - 1797 incidents (0.15532 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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