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Crime rate in Northmead, NSW, Australia, 2152

Suburb in Parramatta

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 11,261 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 4.29 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 417 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 37.03 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 61 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 185 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
5.42 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
16.43 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
65.09% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
58.45% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Northmead crime trends

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Northmead crime compared

Top crime types in Northmead:


  • Theft

    In 2025 in Northmead there were 114 reported cases of Theft.

    114

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Northmead there were 52 reported cases of Deception.

    52

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Northmead there were 51 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    51

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Northmead there were 47 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    47

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Northmead there were 43 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    43

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Northmead there were 35 reported cases of Property damage.

    35

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Northmead there were 35 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    35

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in Northmead there were 11 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    11

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Northmead there were 9 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    9

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Northmead there were 6 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    6

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2025 in Northmead there were 3 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    3

  • Other drug offences

    In 2025 in Northmead there were 3 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    3

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Northmead there were 2 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    2

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Northmead there were 2 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    2

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in Northmead there were 2 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    2

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Northmead there were 1 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    1

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Northmead there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Northmead

    1 in 185

    In 2025 in Northmead your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 185

  • 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

  • Northmead

    1 in 61

    In 2025 in Northmead your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 61

  • 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 Northmead rank in crime?

Northmead suburb is ranked 10/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Northmead a safe suburb?

Northmead suburb could be considered safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Northmead?

The top crime types in Northmead are Theft, Deception, Justice procedures offences.

What is the most reported crime in Northmead?

114 Theft cases were reported in Northmead in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Northmead?

Crime in Northmead has decreased by 21.62% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Northmead in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Northmead in 2025.

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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