Maclean Crime Index

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(100 is safest)

Safer than 30% of most Australia suburbs

Maclean Crime Map

Maclean crime map

Maclean Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Maclean
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 217, up 12% from 194 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Maclean is in the 29th percentile for safety, meaning 71% of NSW suburbs are safer than Maclean and 29% of suburbs are more dangerous than Maclean.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 12% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 50% (2 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 increased by 57% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 34% (14 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 25% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 32% (7 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Maclean: An In-Depth Analysis

According to AU Crime Rate’s analysis of the latest crime statistics from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, Maclean is ranked safer than 30% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Maclean crime rate is quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs.

In NSW, only about 71% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Maclean. As a result, Maclean has moderate scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of Maclean, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 18 (based on the total crime rate of crimes against the person and property combined) while the New South Wales average is 1 in 20.

Let’s take a closer look at Maclean’s crime statistics and see how it fares in terms of crimes against person and property crimes. This information is crucial because it can shed light on whether violent or property crimes or both, are the primary factors driving Maclean’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Maclean’s crime data and what they reveal about the suburb’s safety and security? Let’s dive in!

AU Crime Rate’s analysis reveals that against the person crime rate in Maclean is 1677 per one hundred thousand inhabitants while the NSW average rate is 1500. So, one’s chances of becoming a victim of crimes against the person in Maclean is 1 in 59. The crimes against the person included in this analysis are homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion.

From our analysis, we discovered that your odds of becoming a victim of a property crime if you live in Maclean is 1 in 28. This is equal to a rate of 3496 per one hundred thousand residents compared to a rate of 3158 per 100,000 residents for NSW state. It’s worth mentioning that the property crimes tracked here 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.

Maclean Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person471677
Property and deception offences983496
Drug offences12428
Public order and security offences15535
Justice procedures offences321142
Other offences13464
Total2177742

Maclean Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 59

In Maclean

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Maclean vs NSW

Maclean population: 2803

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault2362864821770
Sexual offences21465071179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment2240910785501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault00
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences271
Domestic violence related assault8285
Non-domestic violence related assault15535

Maclean Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 28

In Maclean

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Maclean vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Maclean vs NSW, Australia

Maclean population: 2803

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft5518002819622204
Burglary/Break and Enter1124967392306
Arson3376010746
Malicious damage to property29491361035602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft3107
Steal from motor vehicle8285
Steal from retail store8285
Break and enter dwelling3107
Break and enter non-dwelling8285

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Maclean vs NSW

Drug Offences: Maclean 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 possession93403232141667
Drug dealing and trafficking16293367705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs11116361366
Other drug offences158413672

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: Maclean vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct1117321392212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences414664143179.54

Maclean Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Maclean vs NSW

Maclean Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Maclean in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Maclean?

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

What is the crime rate in Maclean?

The overall crime rate in Maclean, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 7742 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 Maclean a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Maclean total crime rate in 2021 was 7742. This means it’s 29% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Maclean has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Maclean safe at night?

40% of crimes in Maclean occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Maclean at night.

Total Crime Stats of Maclean

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 assault108
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault1615
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault10
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences315
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery122
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 harassment2322
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person10
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft43
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle28
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store118
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods12
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling57
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person01
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud1215
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences611
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling33
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling418
Property and deception offencesArsonArson03
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property2229
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 cannabis98
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines31
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis01
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis11
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences11
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass64
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct54
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language03
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent00
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences104
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences11
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences1212
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order1214
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions816
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer11
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures01

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