Marayong Crime Index

29

(100 is safest)

Safer than 29% of most Australia suburbs

Marayong Crime Map

Marayong crime map

Marayong Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Marayong
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 728, up 42% from 514 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Marayong is in the 23rd percentile for safety, meaning 77% of NSW suburbs are safer than Marayong and 23% of suburbs are more dangerous than Marayong.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 14% (10 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 15% (3 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 24% (6 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 3% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 increased by 140% (7 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 18% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 28% (14 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Marayong: 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 Marayong is safer than only 29% of all suburbs across the nation, regardless of population size. This implies that Marayong’s crime rate is quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs.

How does Marayong perform compared to other suburbs of all population sizes in NSW? The crime rate in Marayong is greater than that of roughly 77% of other suburbs in NSW, leading to low public safety scores.

As a resident of Marayong, the likelihood of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 18 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 Marayong’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 Marayong. By doing so, we can gain a more in-depth insight into the nature and extent of crime in Marayong.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis has uncovered that the rate of crimes against the person in Marayong is 2449 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 40 if you reside in Marayong.

Our data reveals that the odds of becoming a victim of property crime in Marayong are 1 in 34, with a rate of 2882 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.

Marayong Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person1922449
Property and deception offences2262882
Drug offences43548
Public order and security offences33421
Justice procedures offences76969
Other offences1582015
Total7289285

Marayong Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 40

In Marayong

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Marayong vs NSW

Marayong population: 7841

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault82628641046770
Sexual offences1714650217179
Robbery12176015322
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion1127132
Intimidation, stalking and harassment7540910957501
Other offences against the person518836423

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault789
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences10128
Domestic violence related assault50638
Non-domestic violence related assault31395

Marayong Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 34

In Marayong

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Marayong vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Marayong vs NSW, Australia

Marayong population: 7841

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft13918002817732204
Burglary/Break and Enter1924967242306
Arson437605146
Malicious damage to property6449136816602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft9115
Steal from motor vehicle35446
Steal from retail store9115
Break and enter dwelling19242
Break and enter non-dwelling00

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Marayong vs NSW

Drug Offences: Marayong 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 possession343403243441667
Drug dealing and trafficking26293267705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences758418972

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: Marayong vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct917321115212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences2414664306179.54

Marayong Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Marayong vs NSW

Marayong Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Marayong in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Marayong?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Marayong is intimidation, stalking and harassment.

What is the crime rate in Marayong?

The overall crime rate in Marayong, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 9285 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 Marayong a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Marayong total crime rate in 2021 was 9285. This means it’s 23% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Marayong has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Marayong safe at night?

32% of crimes in Marayong occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Marayong at night.

Total Crime Stats of Marayong

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 Police21
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault4850
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault2231
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault117
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences943
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery4610
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping20
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion01
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment4775
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person25
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft119
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle4135
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store69
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods49
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling1721
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person45
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud4643
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences68
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling2219
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling310
Property and deception offencesArsonArson14
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property5064
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine10
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics22
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis1617
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines510
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy10
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs05
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics01
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines20
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 drug10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences47
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass72
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct03
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent44
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences1424
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences01
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences30
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences4543
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences7114
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order1736
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions1836
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer74
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