Macquarie Fields Crime Index

21

(100 is safest)

Safer than 21% of most Australia suburbs

Macquarie Fields Crime Map

Macquarie Fields crime map

Macquarie Fields Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Macquarie Fields
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 2225, up 33% from 1675 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Macquarie Fields is in the 12st percentile for safety, meaning 89% of NSW suburbs are safer than Macquarie Fields and 11% of suburbs are more dangerous than Macquarie Fields.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 12% (21 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 18% (9 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 4% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 25% (66 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 increased by 125% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 increased by 69% (9 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 34% (43 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Macquarie Fields: 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 Macquarie Fields is safer than only 21% of all suburbs across the nation, regardless of population size. This implies that Macquarie Fields’s crime rate is quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs.

How does Macquarie Fields perform compared to other suburbs of all population sizes in NSW? The crime rate in Macquarie Fields is greater than that of roughly 89% of other suburbs in NSW, leading to low public safety scores.

As a resident of Macquarie Fields, the likelihood of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 15 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 Macquarie Fields’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 Macquarie Fields. By doing so, we can gain a more in-depth insight into the nature and extent of crime in Macquarie Fields.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis has uncovered that the rate of crimes against the person in Macquarie Fields is 2320 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 42 if you reside in Macquarie Fields.

Our data reveals that the odds of becoming a victim of property crime in Macquarie Fields are 1 in 23, with a rate of 4100 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.

Macquarie Fields Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person3262320
Property and deception offences5764100
Drug offences91648
Public order and security offences59420
Justice procedures offences10387388
Other offences135961
Total222515836

Macquarie Fields Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 42

In Macquarie Fields

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in Macquarie Fields vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Macquarie Fields vs NSW

Macquarie Fields population: 14050

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault158628641125770
Sexual offences4214650299179
Robbery917606422
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion112772
Intimidation, stalking and harassment11140910790501
Other offences against the person518833623

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault27192
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences15107
Domestic violence related assault88626
Non-domestic violence related assault59420

Macquarie Fields Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 23

In Macquarie Fields

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Macquarie Fields vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Macquarie Fields vs NSW, Australia

Macquarie Fields population: 14050

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft32818002823352204
Burglary/Break and Enter5124967363306
Arson26376018546
Malicious damage to property171491361217602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft22157
Steal from motor vehicle57406
Steal from retail store27192
Break and enter dwelling45320
Break and enter non-dwelling643

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Macquarie Fields vs NSW

Drug Offences: Macquarie Fields 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 possession653403246341667
Drug dealing and trafficking116293787705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs1111671366
Other drug offences14584110072

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: Macquarie Fields vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct3117321221212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences2814664199179.54

Macquarie Fields Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Macquarie Fields vs NSW

Macquarie Fields Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Macquarie Fields in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Macquarie Fields?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Macquarie Fields is breach bail conditions.

What is the crime rate in Macquarie Fields?

The overall crime rate in Macquarie Fields, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 15836 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 Macquarie Fields a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Macquarie Fields total crime rate in 2021 was 15836. This means it’s 11% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Macquarie Fields has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Macquarie Fields safe at night?

28% of crimes in Macquarie Fields occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Macquarie Fields at night.

Total Crime Stats of Macquarie Fields

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 Police711
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault10288
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault7059
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault2127
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences30129
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery8515
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping00
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion01
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment76111
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person45
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft1322
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle3757
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store4327
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods1315
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling3652
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person64
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud85129
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences2922
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling4145
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling816
Property and deception offencesArsonArson1426
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property128171
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine02
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics21
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis1735
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines1216
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy20
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs411
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis14
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines06
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs01
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug01
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences714
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass1214
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct54
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language33
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent210
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences1928
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences20
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences33
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences103
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences28129
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody01
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order6158
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions684960
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear70
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer2114
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures55

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