Marsfield Crime Index

87

(100 is safest)

Safer than 87% of most Australia suburbs

Marsfield Crime Map

Marsfield crime map

Marsfield Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Marsfield
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 317, down 17% from 380 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Marsfield is in the 78th percentile for safety, meaning 22% of NSW suburbs are safer than Marsfield and 78% of suburbs are more dangerous than Marsfield.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 24% (12 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 29% (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 58% (14 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 36% (57 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 increased by 300% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There was no change in the number of motor vehicle theft offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 51% (19 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Marsfield: 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 Marsfield are noticeably lower than the average compared to most Australia’s suburbs. In fact, it is considered safer than about 87% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in Marsfield are higher than approximately 22% 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 60 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 Marsfield’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 Marsfield. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

Marsfield Crime rate for crimes against the person is 617 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the NSW average rate is 1500. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in Marsfield was 1 in 161. 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 Marsfield is 1 in 97, with a rate of 1025 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.

Marsfield Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person77617
Property and deception offences1281025
Drug offences1296
Public order and security offences19152
Justice procedures offences21168
Other offences60481
Total3172540

Marsfield Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 161

In Marsfield

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Marsfield vs NSW

Marsfield population: 12482

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault3962864312770
Sexual offences91465072179
Robbery317602422
Abduction and kidnapping120383
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment2340910184501
Other offences against the person218831623

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault540
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences432
Domestic violence related assault25200
Non-domestic violence related assault14112

Marsfield Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 97

In Marsfield

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Marsfield vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Marsfield vs NSW, Australia

Marsfield population: 12482

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft1001800288012204
Burglary/Break and Enter102496780306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property1849136144602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft216
Steal from motor vehicle25200
Steal from retail store756
Break and enter dwelling1080
Break and enter non-dwelling00

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Marsfield vs NSW

Drug Offences: Marsfield 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 possession12340329641667
Drug dealing and trafficking0629307705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences05841072

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: Marsfield vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct121732196212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences71466456179.54

Marsfield Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Marsfield vs NSW

Marsfield Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Marsfield in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Marsfield?

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

What is the crime rate in Marsfield?

The overall crime rate in Marsfield, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 2540 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 Marsfield a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Marsfield total crime rate in 2021 was 2540. This means it’s 78% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Marsfield has a very high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Marsfield safe at night?

38% of crimes in Marsfield occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Marsfield at night.

Total Crime Stats of Marsfield

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 Police10
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault3925
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault1114
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault35
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences449
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery844
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping01
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion00
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment3923
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person02
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft22
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle2425
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store157
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods21
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling2011
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person20
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud8449
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences85
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling2310
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling110
Property and deception offencesArsonArson00
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property3718
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 cannabis29
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines21
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy01
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs81
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine20
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 drugs00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis30
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences20
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass49
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct02
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent01
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences77
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences01
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences23
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences33
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences753
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order1012
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions129
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer10
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