Enfield Crime Index

80

(100 is safest)

Safer than 80% of most Australia suburbs

Enfield Crime Map

Enfield crime map

Enfield Crime Statistics at a Glance

The chart below shows the 60-month trend of the number of offences that occurred in Enfield.

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Enfield
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 80, down 25% from 106 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Enfield is in the 76th percentile for safety, meaning 24% of NSW suburbs are safer than Enfield and 76% of suburbs are more dangerous than Enfield.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (6 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 500% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no homicide offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of burglary offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 56% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 12% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 60% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 27% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Enfield: An In-Depth Analysis

Based on the latest crime statistics from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, AU Crime Rate’s analysis indicates that Enfield is safer than only 80% of all suburbs across the nation, regardless of population size. This implies that Enfield’s crime rate is below average to the majority of suburbs in Australia.

How does Enfield perform compared to other suburbs of all population sizes in NSW? The crime rate in Enfield is greater than that of roughly 24% of other suburbs in NSW, leading to very high public safety scores.

As a resident of Enfield, the likelihood of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 48 based on the combined crime rate of offences against the person and property. This is in contrast to the New South Wales average, where the chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 20.

To get a more comprehensive understanding of Enfield’s crime statistics, it is essential to take a closer look at its against the person and property crime data. This examination is particularly critical because it enables us to determine whether violent crime, property crime, or both are the primary contributors to the total crime rate in Enfield. By doing so, we can gain a more in-depth insight into the nature and extent of crime in Enfield.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis has uncovered that the rate of crimes against the person in Enfield is 870 per one hundred thousand inhabitants. By contrast, the statewide average for such crimes stands at 1500. This suggests that experiencing serious offences like homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, or extortion is 1 in 114 if you reside in Enfield.

Our data reveals that the odds of becoming a victim of property crime in Enfield are 1 in 84, with a rate of 1171 incidents per 100,000 residents. Keep in mind that the NSW average is 3158 incidents per 100,000 residents. The types of property crimes tracked in this analysis include theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property.

Looking to understand the various types of criminal offences in New South Wales and make sense of crime data? Check out our NSW crime glossary for easy-to-understand definitions of common criminal offences.

Enfield Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person26870
Property and deception offences351171
Drug offences4134
Public order and security offences133
Justice procedures offences6201
Other offences8268
Total802676

Enfield Crimes Against the Person

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of a Crime Against the Person

1 in 114

In Enfield

1 in 65

In NSW

Crimes Against the Person Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Violent crimes against the person in Enfield vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Enfield vs NSW

Enfield population: 2990

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault1262864401770
Sexual offences614650201179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment840910268501
Other offences against the person01883023

Here is a breakdown of the major crimes against the person (violent crimes) including the number of offences and Enfield crime rates for the selected offences.

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault3100
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences3100
Domestic violence related assault8268
Non-domestic violence related assault4134

Enfield Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 84

In Enfield

1 in 30

In NSW

Property and Deception Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Property offences in Enfield vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Enfield vs NSW, Australia

Enfield population: 2990

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft231800287692204
Burglary/Break and Enter424967134306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property849136268602

An overview of the major property and deception offences, including Enfield crime statistics for each offence type.

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft267
Steal from motor vehicle5167
Steal from retail store133
Break and enter dwelling133
Break and enter non-dwelling3100

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Enfield vs NSW

Drug Offences: Enfield vs New South Wales

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Drug use and possession2340326741667
Drug dealing and trafficking26293677705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences05841072

Public Order and Security Offences

Public Order and Security Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Public order and security offences comparison chart

Public Order and Security Offences: Enfield vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct11732133212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences0146640179.54

Enfield Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Enfield vs NSW

Enfield Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Enfield in 2021?

According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 0 murders in Enfield in 2021. The number of homicides (which includes murders, attempted murder, murder conspiracy, and manslaughters) was 0.

What’s the most common crime in Enfield?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Enfield is fraud.

What is the crime rate in Enfield?

The overall crime rate in Enfield, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 2676 in the year ending December 2021.

However, it’s important to note that this is an aggregate figure that includes all types of crime, and some types of offences are more prevalent than others. Additionally, crime rates can vary by location, with some areas experiencing higher rates of certain types of crime than others.

Is Enfield a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Enfield total crime rate in 2021 was 2676. This means it’s 76% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Enfield has a very high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Enfield safe at night?

34% of crimes in Enfield occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Enfield at night.

Total Crime Stats of Enfield

DivisionSubdivisionOffence typeYear (2020)Year (2021)
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder00
Crimes against the personHomicideAttempted murder00
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder accessory, conspiracy00
Crimes against the personHomicideManslaughter00
Crimes against the personAssaultAssault Police00
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault48
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault24
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault03
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences19
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery103
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping00
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion00
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment88
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person10
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft52
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle45
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store31
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods31
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling05
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud109
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences10
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling81
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling113
Property and deception offencesArsonArson00
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property118
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine10
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis61
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines41
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs40
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines11
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy01
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct01
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent00
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences60
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences70
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences10
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences48
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order25
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions61
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures00

Note: The data for murder and manslaughter refers to the number of recorded victims, not criminal incidents.

References

  • NSW Police public site
  • NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR).
  • Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Census QuickStats for all persons

Greater Capital City Statistical Area

Greater Sydney