Maroubra Crime Index

46

(100 is safest)

Safer than 46% of most Australia suburbs

Maroubra Crime Map

Maroubra crime map

Maroubra Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Maroubra
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 2772, up 7% from 2586 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Maroubra is in the 24th percentile for safety, meaning 76% of NSW suburbs are safer than Maroubra and 24% of suburbs are more dangerous than Maroubra.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 9% (24 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 15% (6 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 27% (20 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 15% (87 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 increased by 167% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 increased by 23% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 10% (17 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Maroubra: 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 Maroubra is safer than only 46% of all suburbs across the nation, regardless of population size. This implies that Maroubra’s crime rate is about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia.

How does Maroubra perform compared to other suburbs of all population sizes in NSW? The crime rate in Maroubra is greater than that of roughly 76% of other suburbs in NSW, leading to low public safety scores.

As a resident of Maroubra, the likelihood of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 26 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 Maroubra’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 Maroubra. By doing so, we can gain a more in-depth insight into the nature and extent of crime in Maroubra.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis has uncovered that the rate of crimes against the person in Maroubra is 1428 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 69 if you reside in Maroubra.

Our data reveals that the odds of becoming a victim of property crime in Maroubra are 1 in 42, with a rate of 2340 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.

Maroubra Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person4381428
Property and deception offences7182340
Drug offences214697
Public order and security offences122398
Justice procedures offences7862562
Other offences4941610
Total27729035

Maroubra Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 69

In Maroubra

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Maroubra vs NSW

Maroubra population: 30682

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault24262864789770
Sexual offences3414650111179
Robbery817602622
Abduction and kidnapping3203103
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment13840910450501
Other offences against the person1318834223

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault1962
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences1549
Domestic violence related assault102332
Non-domestic violence related assault112365

Maroubra Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 42

In Maroubra

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Maroubra vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Maroubra vs NSW, Australia

Maroubra population: 30682

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft50418002816432204
Burglary/Break and Enter5524967179306
Arson23760746
Malicious damage to property15749136512602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft2788
Steal from motor vehicle65212
Steal from retail store76248
Break and enter dwelling45147
Break and enter non-dwelling1033

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Maroubra vs NSW

Drug Offences: Maroubra 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 possession1813403259041667
Drug dealing and trafficking186293597705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs2111671366
Other drug offences1358414272

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: Maroubra vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct8617321280212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences3614664117179.54

Maroubra Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Maroubra vs NSW

Maroubra Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Maroubra in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Maroubra?

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

What is the crime rate in Maroubra?

The overall crime rate in Maroubra, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 9035 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 Maroubra a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Maroubra total crime rate in 2021 was 9035. This means it’s 24% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Maroubra has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Maroubra safe at night?

41% of crimes in Maroubra occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Maroubra at night.

Total Crime Stats of Maroubra

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 Police2228
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault116102
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault128112
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault1319
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences27179
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery20415
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping03
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion00
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment142138
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person713
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft2227
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle7465
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store10376
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods4336
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling6861
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person109
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud204179
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences6751
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling6745
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling8110
Property and deception offencesArsonArson102
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property174157
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine613
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics1310
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis8888
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines3018
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy51
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs5251
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine84
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics20
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis66
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines22
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy31
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs63
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis42
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs22
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences2813
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass4346
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct1819
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language2417
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent44
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences4836
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences3714
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences62
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences2422
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences71456
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody02
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order6687
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions570627
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear108
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer3647
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures6515

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