Macquarie Hills Crime Index

93

(100 is safest)

Safer than 93% of most Australia suburbs

Macquarie Hills Crime Map

Macquarie Hills crime map

Macquarie Hills Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Macquarie Hills
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 62, down 23% from 80 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Macquarie Hills is in the 89th percentile for safety, meaning 11% of NSW suburbs are safer than Macquarie Hills and 89% of suburbs are more dangerous than Macquarie Hills.
  • There was no change in the number of assault offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased 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 decreased by 80% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 7% (2 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 50% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 80% (8 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Macquarie Hills: An In-Depth Analysis

AU Crime Rate analyzed crime data from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research and found that crime rates in Macquarie Hills are noticeably lower than the average compared to most Australia’s suburbs. In fact, it is considered safer than about 93% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in Macquarie Hills are higher than approximately 11% of other suburbs in NSW. Consequently, the suburb has very high scores for public safety.

Your chance of becoming a victim of a crime if you live here? It’s 1 in 77 based on the combined crime rate of offences against the person and property while the risk of becoming a victim of crime in New South Wales is at 1 in 20.

Discovering the full picture of Macquarie Hills’s crime statistics is crucial, and delving into the details of its against the person and property crime data is the key. By doing so, we can uncover which type of crime is more prevalent, whether it be violent or property-related, and gain a deeper understanding of the crime rate in Macquarie Hills. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

Macquarie Hills Crime rate for crimes against the person is 473 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the NSW average rate is 1500. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in Macquarie Hills was 1 in 211. The crimes against persons included in this analysis are homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion.

According to our data, the likelihood of an individual becoming a victim of property crime in Macquarie Hills is 1 in 123, with a rate of 806 incidents per 100,000 inhabitants. It is important to note that the average rate of property crime in NSW is 3158 incidents per 100,000 residents. The property crimes included in this analysis consist of 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 Hills Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person17473
Property and deception offences29806
Drug offences8222
Public order and security offences6167
Justice procedures offences00
Other offences256
Total621724

Macquarie Hills Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 211

In Macquarie Hills

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Macquarie Hills vs NSW

Macquarie Hills population: 3597

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault662864167770
Sexual offences614650167179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment540910139501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault383
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences383
Domestic violence related assault383
Non-domestic violence related assault383

Macquarie Hills Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 123

In Macquarie Hills

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Macquarie Hills vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Macquarie Hills vs NSW, Australia

Macquarie Hills population: 3597

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft261800287232204
Burglary/Break and Enter12496728306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property24913656602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft383
Steal from motor vehicle4111
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling128
Break and enter non-dwelling00

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Macquarie Hills vs NSW

Drug Offences: Macquarie Hills 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 possession53403213941667
Drug dealing and trafficking0629307705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences358418372

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 Hills vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct0173210212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences614664167179.54

Macquarie Hills Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Macquarie Hills vs NSW

Macquarie Hills Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Macquarie Hills in 2021?

According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 0 murders in Macquarie Hills 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 Hills?

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 Hills is fraud.

What is the crime rate in Macquarie Hills?

The overall crime rate in Macquarie Hills, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 1724 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 Hills a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Macquarie Hills total crime rate in 2021 was 1724. This means it’s 89% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Macquarie Hills has a very high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Macquarie Hills safe at night?

35% of crimes in Macquarie Hills occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Macquarie Hills at night.

Total Crime Stats of Macquarie Hills

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 assault63
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault03
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault13
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences313
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 harassment135
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft63
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle114
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling16
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud1013
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences00
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling31
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling210
Property and deception offencesArsonArson10
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property102
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis02
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines11
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy10
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs12
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 amphetamines00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs10
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences03
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass20
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct00
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 offences06
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences00
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences02
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order40
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions30
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