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Crime rate in Cumberland, NSW, Australia

Crime Rank: 35/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 254,738 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 87.56 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 16,885 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 66.28 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 2,763 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 5,622 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
10.85 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
22.07 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon lgas with less
Violent Crimes
49.7% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
home icon lgas with less
Property Crimes
33.6% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Cumberland crime trends

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Cumberland crime compared

Top crime types in Cumberland:


  • Theft

    In 2025 in Cumberland there were 3,758 reported cases of Theft.

    3,758

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Cumberland there were 2,556 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    2,556

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Cumberland there were 2,134 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    2,134

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Cumberland there were 1,244 reported cases of Deception.

    1,244

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Cumberland there were 1,222 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    1,222

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Cumberland there were 1,184 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    1,184

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Cumberland there were 1,083 reported cases of Property damage.

    1,083

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2025 in Cumberland there were 780 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    780

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Cumberland there were 678 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    678

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in Cumberland there were 483 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    483

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Cumberland there were 408 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    408

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Cumberland there were 365 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    365

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in Cumberland there were 216 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    216

  • Other drug offences

    In 2025 in Cumberland there were 170 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    170

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Cumberland there were 161 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    161

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Cumberland there were 103 reported cases of Arson.

    103

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Cumberland there were 83 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    83

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in Cumberland there were 77 reported cases of Robbery.

    77

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in Cumberland there were 59 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    59

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2025 in Cumberland there were 47 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    47

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Cumberland there were 46 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    46

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2025 in Cumberland there were 16 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    16

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2025 in Cumberland there were 6 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.

    6

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2025 in Cumberland there were 6 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    6


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Cumberland

    1 in 92

    In 2025 in Cumberland your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 92

  • NSW

    1 in 83

    In 2025 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 83

  • Australia

    1 in 87

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Cumberland

    1 in 45

    In 2025 in Cumberland your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 45

  • NSW

    1 in 42

    In 2025 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 42

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Cumberland rank in crime?

Cumberland lga is ranked 35/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Cumberland a safe lga?

Cumberland lga is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Cumberland?

The top crime types in Cumberland are Theft, Justice procedures offences, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Cumberland?

3,758 Theft cases were reported in Cumberland in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Cumberland?

Crime in Cumberland has increased by 1.19% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Cumberland in 2025?

There were 6 Homicide and related offences cases in Cumberland in 2025.

What is the least safe suburb in Cumberland?

The least safe suburb in Cumberland is Rookwood (NSW), by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in Cumberland?

The safest suburb in Cumberland is Woodpark, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are Cumberland crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Cumberland by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Rookwood (NSW), Granville (NSW) and South Granville.


Suburbs in Cumberland

The data is based on annual 2025 data from state police departments and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.

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