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Safest Cities in New South Wales

Top 100 cities ranked by safest cities

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Safest Cities — New South Wales

1 Sydney 0.9 per 1K
2 Newcastle 0.9 per 1K
3 Central Coast 0.9 per 1K
4 Wollongong 0.9 per 1K
5 Maitland 0.9 per 1K
6 Coffs Harbour 0.9 per 1K
7 Port Macquarie 0.9 per 1K
8 Blacktown 0.9 per 1K
9 Tamworth 0.9 per 1K
10 Dubbo 0.9 per 1K
11 Orange 0.9 per 1K
12 Castle Hill 0.9 per 1K
13 Auburn 0.9 per 1K
14 Baulkham Hills 0.9 per 1K
15 Bathurst 0.9 per 1K
16 Bankstown 0.9 per 1K
17 Maroubra 0.9 per 1K
18 Hurstville 0.9 per 1K
19 Merrylands 0.9 per 1K
20 Randwick 0.9 per 1K
21 Mosman 0.9 per 1K
22 Kellyville 0.9 per 1K
23 Liverpool 0.9 per 1K
24 Quakers Hill 0.9 per 1K
25 Parramatta 0.9 per 1K
26 Ryde 0.9 per 1K
27 Marrickville 0.9 per 1K
28 Strathfield 0.9 per 1K
29 Sydney Central Business District 0.9 per 1K
30 Chatswood 0.9 per 1K
31 Goulburn 0.9 per 1K
32 Campsie 0.9 per 1K
33 Greenacre 0.9 per 1K
34 Carlingford 0.9 per 1K
35 Ashfield 0.9 per 1K
36 Greystanes 0.9 per 1K
37 Epping 0.9 per 1K
38 Cessnock 0.9 per 1K
39 Glenmore Park 0.9 per 1K
40 Hornsby 0.9 per 1K
41 Cabramatta 0.9 per 1K
42 Armidale 0.9 per 1K
43 Dee Why 0.9 per 1K
44 Griffith 0.9 per 1K
45 Punchbowl 0.9 per 1K
46 St Clair 0.9 per 1K
47 Lidcombe 0.9 per 1K
48 Bexley 0.9 per 1K
49 Grafton 0.9 per 1K
50 Seven Hills 0.9 per 1K
51 Wollongong city centre 0.9 per 1K
52 Cherrybrook 0.9 per 1K
53 Saint Ives 0.9 per 1K
54 Burwood 0.9 per 1K
55 Fairfield 0.9 per 1K
56 Yagoona 0.9 per 1K
57 Westmead 0.9 per 1K
58 Eastwood 0.9 per 1K
59 Cronulla 0.9 per 1K
60 Wahroonga 0.9 per 1K
61 Earlwood 0.9 per 1K
62 Batemans Bay 0.9 per 1K
63 Broken Hill 0.9 per 1K
64 Engadine 0.9 per 1K
65 Lakemba 0.9 per 1K
66 Granville 0.9 per 1K
67 Mount Druitt 0.9 per 1K
68 Kogarah 0.9 per 1K
69 Umina Beach 0.9 per 1K
70 Taree 0.9 per 1K
71 Manly 0.9 per 1K
72 West Pennant Hills 0.9 per 1K
73 Glenwood 0.9 per 1K
74 Muswellbrook 0.9 per 1K
75 Mascot 0.9 per 1K
76 Banora Point 0.9 per 1K
77 Surry Hills 0.9 per 1K
78 Casula 0.9 per 1K
79 Cranebrook 0.9 per 1K
80 Rockdale 0.9 per 1K
81 Kingsford 0.9 per 1K
82 Coogee 0.9 per 1K
83 Prestons 0.9 per 1K
84 Miranda 0.9 per 1K
85 Kensington 0.9 per 1K
86 Ingleburn 0.9 per 1K
87 Rooty Hill 0.9 per 1K
88 Newtown 0.9 per 1K
89 Bossley Park 0.9 per 1K
90 Leichhardt 0.9 per 1K
91 Concord 0.9 per 1K
92 Toongabbie 0.9 per 1K
93 Revesby 0.9 per 1K
94 Macquarie Fields 0.9 per 1K
95 Forster 0.9 per 1K
96 Pyrmont 0.9 per 1K
97 Dulwich Hill 0.9 per 1K
98 North Parramatta 0.9 per 1K
99 Doonside 0.9 per 1K
100 Goonellabah 0.9 per 1K

The safest cities in New South Wales have the lowest violent crime rates, making them attractive to families and individuals seeking secure communities. Sydney leads with just 0.9 violent crimes per 1,000 residents.

Low crime rates are associated with multiple factors including strong community bonds, well-funded police departments, economic stability, and high levels of education and employment. These cities often have active neighborhood watch programs and community policing initiatives.

Safety is consistently ranked as one of the top priorities for families choosing where to live. The cities on this list demonstrate that low crime and high quality of life often go hand in hand with strong economic conditions and community engagement.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Sydney has just 0.9 violent crimes per 1,000 residents — well below the national average of about 4.0.
  • 2. The safest cities tend to have strong economies, high education levels, and active community engagement programs.
  • 3. Property crime rates in these cities are typically low as well, with most ranking below the national average across all crime categories.

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