Mayfield Crime Index

9

(100 is safest)

Safer than 9% of most Australia suburbs

Mayfield Crime Map

Mayfield (Newcastle) crime map

Mayfield Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Mayfield (Newcastle)
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 1275, up 9% from 1170 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Mayfield is in the 14th percentile for safety, meaning 86% of NSW suburbs are safer than Mayfield and 14% of suburbs are more dangerous than Mayfield.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 21% (26 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 7% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of homicide offences recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of burglary offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 10% (10 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 1% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 42% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 increased by 18% (6 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 5% (9 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Mayfield: 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 are considerably higher than the average across most suburbs in Australia. In fact, it is considered safer than about 9% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in Mayfield are higher than approximately 86% of other suburbs in NSW. Consequently, the suburb has low scores for public safety.

Your chance of becoming a victim of a crime if you live here? It’s 1 in 9 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’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. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

Mayfield Crime rate for crimes against the person is 2753 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 was 1 in 35. 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 is 1 in 13, with a rate of 7236 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 Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person2692753
Property and deception offences7077236
Drug offences56573
Public order and security offences48491
Justice procedures offences1271300
Other offences68696
Total127513049

Mayfield Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 35

In Mayfield

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in Mayfield (Newcastle) vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Mayfield vs NSW

Mayfield population: 9771

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide172101
Assault147628641504770
Sexual offences3314650338179
Robbery717607222
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment7940910809501
Other offences against the person218832023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder110
Sexual assault17174
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences16164
Domestic violence related assault54553
Non-domestic violence related assault85870

Mayfield Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 13

In Mayfield (Newcastle)

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Mayfield (Newcastle) vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Mayfield vs NSW, Australia

Mayfield population: 9771

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft41718002842682204
Burglary/Break and Enter9424967962306
Arson537605146
Malicious damage to property191491361955602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft39399
Steal from motor vehicle1151177
Steal from retail store74757
Break and enter dwelling75768
Break and enter non-dwelling19194

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Mayfield (Newcastle) vs NSW

Drug Offences: Mayfield 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 possession433403244041667
Drug dealing and trafficking46293417705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs21116201366
Other drug offences758417272

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 vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct3417321348212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences1414664143179.54

Mayfield Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Mayfield (Newcastle) vs NSW

Mayfield Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Mayfield in 2021?

According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 1 murders in Mayfield in 2021. The number of homicides (which includes murders, attempted murder, murder conspiracy, and manslaughters) was 1.

What’s the most common crime in Mayfield?

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 is malicious damage to property.

What is the crime rate in Mayfield?

The overall crime rate in Mayfield, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 13049 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 a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Mayfield total crime rate in 2021 was 13049. This means it’s 14% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Mayfield has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Mayfield safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of Mayfield

DivisionSubdivisionOffence typeYear (2020)Year (2021)
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder01
Crimes against the personHomicideAttempted murder00
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder accessory, conspiracy00
Crimes against the personHomicideManslaughter00
Crimes against the personAssaultAssault Police28
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault5054
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault6985
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault1717
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences1490
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery10016
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping20
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion00
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment5579
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person02
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft3339
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle124115
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store4674
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods109
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling6752
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person93
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud10090
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences3035
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling7975
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling25119
Property and deception offencesArsonArson65
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property182191
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine10
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics11
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis2817
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines1416
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy40
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs69
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine01
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics01
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis01
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines81
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs10
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis12
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences77
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass2321
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct49
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language02
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent52
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences1814
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences13
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences20
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences46
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences1159
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order3547
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions4756
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer613
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures1011

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