| Stat | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
Population |
171,598 | Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census |
Area size |
32.67 km2 | Area size of the LGA in square kilometres |
All Crimes |
10,754 | Total number of crimes in the LGA |
Crimes per 1000 people |
62.67 | Total number of crimes per 1000 people |
Violent Crimes |
1,648 | Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...) |
Property Crimes |
4,015 | Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...) |
|
Violent Crimes per 1000 people |
9.60 | Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people |
|
Property Crimes per 1000 people |
23.40 | Total number of property crimes per 1000 people |
|
lgas with less Violent Crimes |
43.26% | Number of LGAs with less violent crimes |
|
lgas with less Property Crimes |
37.42% | Number of LGAs with less property crimes |
In 2025 in Inner West there were 2,637 reported cases of Theft.
2,637
In 2025 in Inner West there were 1,478 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.
1,478
In 2025 in Inner West there were 1,209 reported cases of Assault and related offences.
1,209
In 2025 in Inner West there were 906 reported cases of Property damage.
906
In 2025 in Inner West there were 872 reported cases of Deception.
872
In 2025 in Inner West there were 713 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.
713
In 2025 in Inner West there were 549 reported cases of Drug use and possession.
549
In 2025 in Inner West there were 438 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.
438
In 2025 in Inner West there were 373 reported cases of Sexual offences.
373
In 2025 in Inner West there were 287 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.
287
In 2025 in Inner West there were 260 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.
260
In 2025 in Inner West there were 228 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.
228
In 2025 in Inner West there were 196 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.
196
In 2025 in Inner West there were 184 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.
184
In 2025 in Inner West there were 136 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.
136
In 2025 in Inner West there were 95 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.
95
In 2025 in Inner West there were 69 reported cases of Other drug offences.
69
In 2025 in Inner West there were 35 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.
35
In 2025 in Inner West there were 34 reported cases of Arson.
34
In 2025 in Inner West there were 27 reported cases of Robbery.
27
In 2025 in Inner West there were 22 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.
22
In 2025 in Inner West there were 4 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.
4
In 2025 in Inner West there were 2 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.
2
1 in 104
In 2025 in Inner West your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 104
1 in 83
In 2025 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 83
1 in 87
In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87
1 in 43
In 2025 in Inner West your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 43
1 in 42
In 2025 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 42
1 in 27
In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27
Inner West lga is ranked 33/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.
Inner West lga is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.
The top crime types in Inner West are Theft, Justice procedures offences, Assault and related offences.
2,637 Theft cases were reported in Inner West in 2025.
Crime in Inner West has decreased by 4.11% from 2024 to 2025.
There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Inner West in 2025.
The least safe suburb in Inner West is Sydenham (NSW), by rank and violent crimes rate.
The safest suburb in Inner West is Birchgrove, by rank and violent crimes rate.
Most dangerous suburbs in Inner West by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Sydenham (NSW), Camperdown (NSW) and Marrickville.
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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