Matraville Crime Index

59

(100 is safest)

Safer than 59% of most Australia suburbs

Matraville Crime Map

Matraville crime map

Matraville Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Matraville
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 575, up 15% from 501 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Matraville is in the 42st percentile for safety, meaning 59% of NSW suburbs are safer than Matraville and 41% of suburbs are more dangerous than Matraville.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 32% (22 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 62% (8 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 increased by 143% (10 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 8% (11 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 increased by 200% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 increased by 30% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 26% (15 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Matraville: 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 Matraville’s crime rate is about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia, as it is ranked safer than only 59% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 59% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Matraville. Therefore, Matraville’s public safety metrics are moderate.

How risky is that? Living in Matraville comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 32 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 Matraville’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 Matraville.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Matraville crime statistics shows that there are 1100 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 Matraville are 1 in 90.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Matraville, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 51, equivalent to a rate of 1917 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.

Matraville Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person1091100
Property and deception offences1901917
Drug offences42424
Public order and security offences33333
Justice procedures offences54545
Other offences1471483
Total5755803

Matraville Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 90

In Matraville

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Matraville vs NSW

Matraville population: 9909

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault4662864464770
Sexual offences2114650212179
Robbery317603022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion1127102
Intimidation, stalking and harassment3840910383501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault12121
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences991
Domestic violence related assault33333
Non-domestic violence related assault12121

Matraville Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 51

In Matraville

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Matraville vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Matraville vs NSW, Australia

Matraville population: 9909

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft13018002813122204
Burglary/Break and Enter1724967172306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property4349136434602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft13131
Steal from motor vehicle40404
Steal from retail store771
Break and enter dwelling14141
Break and enter non-dwelling330

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Matraville vs NSW

Drug Offences: Matraville 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 possession293403229341667
Drug dealing and trafficking76293717705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs11116101366
Other drug offences558415072

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: Matraville vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct2017321202212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences1314664131179.54

Matraville Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Matraville vs NSW

Matraville Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Matraville in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Matraville?

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

What is the crime rate in Matraville?

The overall crime rate in Matraville, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 5803 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 Matraville a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Matraville total crime rate in 2021 was 5803. This means it’s 41% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Matraville has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Matraville safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of Matraville

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 Police41
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault3433
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault3012
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault612
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences743
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery659
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping00
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion01
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment4238
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person10
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft1013
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle1940
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store177
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods33
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling1213
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person21
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud6543
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences1310
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling614
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling113
Property and deception offencesArsonArson30
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property5843
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine86
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics02
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis1511
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines56
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs74
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine31
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis21
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs01
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis01
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs14
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences75
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass811
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct22
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language21
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent06
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences1013
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences94
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences01
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences21
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences20141
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody10
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order2223
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions3223
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear10
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer84
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures14

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