8Canterbury-Bankstown
Canterbury-Bankstown, Australia: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 8 out of 10 Low crime
8/10 in New South Wales · 8/10 in the world
Compared with 128 places in New South Wales (10 = lowest crime).
Weighted crime: 15,495 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 | 7 | 1.8 | 1.3 |
| Sexual offences | |||
| Sexual offences | 606 | 155.5 | 238.8 |
| Violence | |||
| Assault | 2,938 | 753.9 | 872.4 |
| Includes domestic violence related assault. | |||
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery | 74 | 19 | 20.1 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Theft, including break and enter | 6,037 | 1,549.2 | 2,125.6 |
| Drugs | |||
| Drug offences | 2,030 | 520.9 | 484 |
| Damage and public order | |||
| Malicious damage to property | 1,456 | 373.6 | 560.6 |
Source: BOCSAR, updated 28 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to June 2026)
| Homicide | 7 |
|---|---|
| Sexual offences | 606 |
| Violence | 2,938 |
| Robbery | 74 |
| Theft and burglary | 6,037 |
| Drugs | 2,030 |
| Damage and public order | 1,456 |
Questions about crime in Canterbury-Bankstown
- Is Canterbury-Bankstown safe?
- Canterbury-Bankstown: Safety 8 out of 10 (Low crime). Compared with 128 places in New South Wales (10 = lowest crime).
- What is the crime rate in Canterbury-Bankstown?
- Canterbury-Bankstown: Weighted crime: 15,495 per 100,000 people (12 months to June 2026).
- How many murders are there in Canterbury-Bankstown?
- Recorded homicides in Canterbury-Bankstown (12 months to June 2026): 7.
Other places nearby
- Strathfield 8/10
- Burwood 7/10
- Georges River 9/10
- Canada Bay 10/10
- Inner West 8/10
- Bayside 9/10
- Hunters Hill 10/10
- Cumberland 7/10
