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Sydney, New South Wales, Australia: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 1 out of 10 High crime
1/10 in New South Wales · 6/10 in the world
Compared with 128 places in New South Wales (10 = lowest crime).
Weighted crime: 43,992 per 100,000 people (12 months to June 2026)
Crime by type, as recorded by BOCSAR (12 months to June 2026)
| Type | Count | Per 100,000 a year | All places this source covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide | |||
| Homicide | 6 | 2.5 | 1.3 |
| Sexual offences | |||
| Sexual offences | 1,040 | 430.1 | 238.8 |
| Violence | |||
| Assault | 4,506 | 1,863.5 | 872.4 |
| Includes domestic violence related assault. | |||
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery | 181 | 74.9 | 20.1 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Theft, including break and enter | 13,451 | 5,562.9 | 2,125.6 |
| Drugs | |||
| Drug offences | 4,668 | 1,930.5 | 484 |
| Damage and public order | |||
| Malicious damage to property | 2,226 | 920.6 | 560.6 |
Source: BOCSAR, updated 28 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to June 2026)
| Homicide | 6 |
|---|---|
| Sexual offences | 1,040 |
| Violence | 4,506 |
| Robbery | 181 |
| Theft and burglary | 13,451 |
| Drugs | 4,668 |
| Damage and public order | 2,226 |
Questions about crime in Sydney
- Is Sydney safe?
- Sydney: Safety 1 out of 10 (High crime). Compared with 128 places in New South Wales (10 = lowest crime).
- What is the crime rate in Sydney?
- Sydney: Weighted crime: 43,992 per 100,000 people (12 months to June 2026).
- How many murders are there in Sydney?
- Recorded homicides in Sydney (12 months to June 2026): 6.
Other places nearby
- North Sydney 10/10
- Woollahra 9/10
- Mosman 10/10
- Waverley 7/10
- Lane Cove 10/10
- Inner West 8/10
- Randwick 8/10
- Hunters Hill 10/10
