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Crime rate in Strathfield, NSW, Australia

Crime Rank: 30/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 50,319 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 12.81 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 2,901 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 57.65 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 444 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 1,196 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
8.82 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
23.77 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
36.82% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
38.63% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Strathfield crime trends

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Strathfield crime compared

Top crime types in Strathfield:


  • Theft

    In 2025 in Strathfield there were 828 reported cases of Theft.

    828

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Strathfield there were 341 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    341

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Strathfield there were 302 reported cases of Deception.

    302

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2025 in Strathfield there were 288 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    288

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Strathfield there were 182 reported cases of Property damage.

    182

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Strathfield there were 180 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    180

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Strathfield there were 162 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    162

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Strathfield there were 130 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    130

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Strathfield there were 129 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    129

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in Strathfield there were 76 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    76

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Strathfield there were 70 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    70

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in Strathfield there were 54 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    54

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Strathfield there were 35 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    35

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Strathfield there were 24 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    24

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in Strathfield there were 24 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    24

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Strathfield there were 20 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    20

  • Other drug offences

    In 2025 in Strathfield there were 19 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    19

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in Strathfield there were 13 reported cases of Robbery.

    13

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2025 in Strathfield there were 13 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    13

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Strathfield there were 6 reported cases of Arson.

    6

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Strathfield there were 3 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    3

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2025 in Strathfield there were 1 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.

    1

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2025 in Strathfield there were 1 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Strathfield

    1 in 113

    In 2025 in Strathfield your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 113

  • 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

  • Strathfield

    1 in 42

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

  • 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 Strathfield rank in crime?

Strathfield lga is ranked 30/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Strathfield a safe lga?

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

What are the main crime problems in Strathfield?

The top crime types in Strathfield are Theft, Assault and related offences, Deception.

What is the most reported crime in Strathfield?

828 Theft cases were reported in Strathfield in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Strathfield?

Crime in Strathfield has decreased by 10.96% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Strathfield in 2025?

There were 1 Homicide and related offences cases in Strathfield in 2025.

What is the least safe suburb in Strathfield?

The least safe suburb in Strathfield is Strathfield South, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in Strathfield?

The safest suburb in Strathfield is Strathfield (NSW), by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are Strathfield crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Strathfield by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Strathfield South, Homebush West and Homebush (NSW).


Suburbs in Strathfield

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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