Marrickville Crime Index

36

(100 is safest)

Safer than 36% of most Australia suburbs

Marrickville Crime Map

Marrickville crime map

Marrickville Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Marrickville
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 2606, up 2% from 2544 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Marrickville is in the 22st percentile for safety, meaning 79% of NSW suburbs are safer than Marrickville and 21% of suburbs are more dangerous than Marrickville.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 22% (47 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 16% (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 decreased by 13% (10 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 16% (124 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 53% (8 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 10% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 24% (44 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Marrickville: An In-Depth Analysis

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of recent crime data from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) reveals that Marrickville’s crime rate is quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs, as it is ranked safer than only 36% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 79% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Marrickville. Therefore, Marrickville’s public safety metrics are low.

How risky is that? Living in Marrickville comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 21 of becoming a victim of crime, considering the total rate of crimes against the person and property. In contrast, the average chance of falling victim to crime in New South Wales stands at 1 in 20.

To better understand Marrickville’s overall crime rate, it is essential to examine its performance in crimes against the person and property crimes separately. This approach can provide further insight into whether violent crimes, property crimes, or both, are the primary drivers of the general crime rate in Marrickville.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Marrickville crime statistics shows that there are 1277 incidents against the person per 100,000 inhabitants in a standard year, compared to the NSW average rate of 1500. As a result, the chances of becoming a victim of crimes such as homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion in Marrickville are 1 in 77.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Marrickville, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 30, equivalent to a rate of 3263 per 100,000 residents. As a reference, the property crime rate for every 100,000 residents in NSW is 3158.

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.

Marrickville Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person3391277
Property and deception offences8663263
Drug offences3551338
Public order and security offences153577
Justice procedures offences4671760
Other offences4261605
Total26069820

Marrickville Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 77

In Marrickville

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Marrickville vs NSW

Marrickville population: 26537

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault16462864618770
Sexual offences4914650185179
Robbery717602622
Abduction and kidnapping120343
Blackmail and Extortion112742
Intimidation, stalking and harassment11240910422501
Other offences against the person518831923

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault2075
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences29109
Domestic violence related assault72271
Non-domestic violence related assault80301

Marrickville Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 30

In Marrickville

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Marrickville vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Marrickville vs NSW, Australia

Marrickville population: 26537

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft64918002824462204
Burglary/Break and Enter6624967249306
Arson837603046
Malicious damage to property14349136539602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft27102
Steal from motor vehicle75283
Steal from retail store120452
Break and enter dwelling48181
Break and enter non-dwelling1868

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Marrickville vs NSW

Drug Offences: Marrickville 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 possession26834032101041667
Drug dealing and trafficking6362932377705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs71116261366
Other drug offences1758416472

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: Marrickville vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct8817321332212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences6514664245179.54

Marrickville Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Marrickville vs NSW

Marrickville Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Marrickville in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Marrickville?

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

What is the crime rate in Marrickville?

The overall crime rate in Marrickville, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 9820 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 Marrickville a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Marrickville total crime rate in 2021 was 9820. This means it’s 21% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Marrickville has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Marrickville safe at night?

39% of crimes in Marrickville occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Marrickville at night.

Total Crime Stats of Marrickville

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 Police1512
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault8572
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault11180
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault2920
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences29187
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery16629
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping11
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion01
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment120112
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person35
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft3027
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle14975
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store207120
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods6591
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling6773
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person93
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud166187
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences8073
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling5448
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling22118
Property and deception offencesArsonArson48
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property187143
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine1953
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics1410
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis8569
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines5445
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy73
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs6188
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine833
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics11
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis74
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines319
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy12
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs24
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis46
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug01
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences1717
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass4346
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct1515
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language106
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent1721
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences7065
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences5046
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences23
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences17286
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences61291
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody10
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order4968
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions291376
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear51
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer2318
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures44

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