Macquarie Links Crime Index

83

(100 is safest)

Safer than 83% of most Australia suburbs

Macquarie Links Crime Map

Macquarie Links crime map

Macquarie Links Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Macquarie Links
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 215, down 7% from 231 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Macquarie Links is in the 12nd percentile for safety, meaning 88% of NSW suburbs are safer than Macquarie Links and 12% of suburbs are more dangerous than Macquarie Links.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 25% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 50% (1 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 100% (3 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 was no change in the number of 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.

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Crime in Macquarie Links: 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, Macquarie Links is ranked safer than 83% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Macquarie Links crime rate is noticeably lower than the average compared to most Australia’s suburbs.

In NSW, only about 88% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Macquarie Links. As a result, Macquarie Links has low scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of Macquarie Links, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 51 (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 Macquarie Links’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 Macquarie Links’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Macquarie Links’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 Macquarie Links is 615 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 Macquarie Links is 1 in 162. 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 Macquarie Links is 1 in 76. This is equal to a rate of 1298 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.

Macquarie Links Crime Rates by Offences Division

Macquarie Links Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 162

In Macquarie Links

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Macquarie Links vs NSW

Macquarie Links population: 1464

NSW population: 8058541

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

Macquarie Links Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 76

In Macquarie Links

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Macquarie Links vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Macquarie Links vs NSW, Australia

Macquarie Links population: 1464

NSW population: 8058541

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

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Macquarie Links vs NSW

Drug Offences: Macquarie Links vs New South Wales

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 Links vs NSW

Macquarie Links Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Macquarie Links vs NSW

Macquarie Links Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Macquarie Links in 2021?

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

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 Links is malicious damage to property.

What is the crime rate in Macquarie Links?

The overall crime rate in Macquarie Links, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 14686 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 Links a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Macquarie Links total crime rate in 2021 was 14686. This means it’s 12% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Macquarie Links has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Macquarie Links safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of Macquarie Links

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