Lower Macdonald, NSW, 2775 Crime Rate and Statistics

Lower Macdonald Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

• The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 12, up 100% from 6 incidents recorded in the same period last year.

• Lower Macdonald is in the 52st percentile for safety, meaning 49% of NSW suburbs are safer than Lower Macdonald and 51% of suburbs are more dangerous than Lower Macdonald.

• The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year..

• There were no sexual offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.

• There were no homicide offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.

• The number of burglary offences recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• There was no change in the number of theft offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.

• There were no robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.

• There were no motor vehicle theft offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.

• There was no change in the number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.

Crime in Lower Macdonald: An In-Depth Analysis

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of recent crime data from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) reveals that Lower Macdonald’s crime rate is quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs, as it is ranked safer than only 39% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 49% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Lower Macdonald. Therefore, Lower Macdonald’s public safety metrics are high.

How risky is that? Living in Lower Macdonald comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 28 of becoming a victim of crime, considering the total rate of crimes against the person and property. In contrast, the average chance of falling victim to crime in New South Wales stands at 1 in 20.

To better understand Lower Macdonald’s overall crime rate, it is essential to examine its performance in crimes against the person and property crimes separately. This approach can provide further insight into whether violent crimes, property crimes, or both, are the primary drivers of the general crime rate in Lower Macdonald.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Lower Macdonald crime statistics shows that there are 2317 incidents against the person per 100,000 inhabitants in a standard year, compared to the NSW average rate of 1500. As a result, the chances of becoming a victim of crimes such as homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion in Lower Macdonald are 1 in 42.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Lower Macdonald, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 85, equivalent to a rate of 1158 per 100,000 residents. As a reference, the property crime rate for every 100,000 residents in NSW is 3158.

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.

Lower Macdonald Crime Rates by Offences Division

Lower Macdonald Crimes Against the Person

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Lower Macdonald vs NSW

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

Lower Macdonald Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

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

Property and Deception Offences: Lower Macdonald vs NSW, Australia

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

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug Offences: Lower Macdonald vs New South Wales

Public Order and Security Offences

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

Public Order and Security Offences: Lower Macdonald vs NSW

Lower Macdonald Crimes per Square KM

Lower Macdonald Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Lower Macdonald in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Lower Macdonald?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Lower Macdonald is domestic violence related assault.

What is the crime rate in Lower Macdonald?

The overall crime rate in Lower Macdonald, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 4633 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 Lower Macdonald a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Lower Macdonald total crime rate in 2021 was 4633. This means it’s 51% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Lower Macdonald has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Lower Macdonald safe at night?

39% of crimes in Lower Macdonald occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Lower Macdonald at night.

Total Crime Stats of Lower Macdonald

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