Mayfield East Crime Index

34

(100 is safest)

Safer than 34% of most Australia suburbs

Mayfield East Crime Map

Mayfield East crime map

Mayfield East Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Mayfield East
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 107, down 12% from 121 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Mayfield East is in the 40th percentile for safety, meaning 60% of NSW suburbs are safer than Mayfield East and 40% of suburbs are more dangerous than Mayfield East.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 44% (7 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 200% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no homicide offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There was no change in the number of burglary offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 46% (26 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 73% (11 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 17% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Mayfield East: 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 Mayfield East are quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs. In fact, it is considered safer than about 34% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in Mayfield East are higher than approximately 60% of other suburbs in NSW. Consequently, the suburb has moderate scores for public safety.

Your chance of becoming a victim of a crime if you live here? It’s 1 in 20 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 Mayfield East’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 Mayfield East. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

Mayfield East Crime rate for crimes against the person is 2006 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the NSW average rate is 1500. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in Mayfield East was 1 in 49. 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 Mayfield East is 1 in 34, with a rate of 2841 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.

Mayfield East Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person362006
Property and deception offences512841
Drug offences3167
Public order and security offences2111
Justice procedures offences4223
Other offences11613
Total1075961

Mayfield East Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 49

In Mayfield East

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in Mayfield East vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Mayfield East vs NSW

Mayfield East population: 1795

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault23628641281770
Sexual offences314650167179
Robbery117605622
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment940910501501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault156
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences2111
Domestic violence related assault12669
Non-domestic violence related assault11613

Mayfield East Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 34

In Mayfield East

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Mayfield East vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Mayfield East vs NSW, Australia

Mayfield East population: 1795

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft3018002816712204
Burglary/Break and Enter724967390306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property1449136780602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft4223
Steal from motor vehicle7390
Steal from retail store156
Break and enter dwelling6334
Break and enter non-dwelling156

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Mayfield East vs NSW

Drug Offences: Mayfield East 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 possession1340325641667
Drug dealing and trafficking16293567705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences158415672

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: Mayfield East vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct11732156212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences11466456179.54

Mayfield East Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Mayfield East vs NSW

Mayfield East Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Mayfield East in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Mayfield East?

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

What is the crime rate in Mayfield East?

The overall crime rate in Mayfield East, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 5961 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 Mayfield East a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Mayfield East total crime rate in 2021 was 5961. This means it’s 40% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Mayfield East has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Mayfield East safe at night?

36% of crimes in Mayfield East occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Mayfield East at night.

Total Crime Stats of Mayfield East

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 Police00
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault1212
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault411
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault01
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences115
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery102
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping00
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion00
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment69
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft154
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle227
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store01
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods20
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling62
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud1015
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences11
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling56
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling211
Property and deception offencesArsonArson10
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property1214
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 cannabis40
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs01
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis01
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences01
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass01
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent00
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences21
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences00
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences10
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences011
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order121
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions22
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer01
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