8Inner West
Inner West, 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: 16,709 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 | 1 | 0.5 | 1.3 |
| Sexual offences | |||
| Sexual offences | 434 | 224.7 | 238.8 |
| Violence | |||
| Assault | 1,221 | 632.2 | 872.4 |
| Includes domestic violence related assault. | |||
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery | 31 | 16.1 | 20.1 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Theft, including break and enter | 4,242 | 2,196.5 | 2,125.6 |
| Drugs | |||
| Drug offences | 774 | 400.8 | 484 |
| Damage and public order | |||
| Malicious damage to property | 999 | 517.3 | 560.6 |
Source: BOCSAR, updated 28 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to June 2026)
| Homicide | 1 |
|---|---|
| Sexual offences | 434 |
| Violence | 1,221 |
| Robbery | 31 |
| Theft and burglary | 4,242 |
| Drugs | 774 |
| Damage and public order | 999 |
Questions about crime in Inner West
- Is Inner West safe?
- Inner West: Safety 8 out of 10 (Low crime). Compared with 128 places in New South Wales (10 = lowest crime).
- What is the crime rate in Inner West?
- Inner West: Weighted crime: 16,709 per 100,000 people (12 months to June 2026).
- How many murders are there in Inner West?
- Recorded homicides in Inner West (12 months to June 2026): 1.
Other places nearby
- Burwood 7/10
- Canada Bay 10/10
- Hunters Hill 10/10
- Sydney 1/10
- Strathfield 8/10
- Bayside 9/10
- Lane Cove 10/10
- Canterbury-Bankstown 8/10
