Meadowbank Crime Index

67

(100 is safest)

Safer than 67% of most Australia suburbs

Meadowbank Crime Map

Meadowbank crime map

Meadowbank Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Meadowbank
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 229, up 4% from 220 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Meadowbank is in the 53rd percentile for safety, meaning 47% of NSW suburbs are safer than Meadowbank and 53% of suburbs are more dangerous than Meadowbank.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 36% (12 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • There was no change in the number of sexual offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There were no homicide offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of burglary offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 13% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 5% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There was no change in the number of robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 60% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There was no change in the number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.

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Crime in Meadowbank: 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 Meadowbank are below average to the majority of suburbs in Australia. In fact, it is considered safer than about 67% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in Meadowbank are higher than approximately 47% of other suburbs in NSW. Consequently, the suburb has high scores for public safety.

Your chance of becoming a victim of a crime if you live here? It’s 1 in 37 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 Meadowbank’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 Meadowbank. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

Meadowbank Crime rate for crimes against the person is 748 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the NSW average rate is 1500. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in Meadowbank was 1 in 133. 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 Meadowbank is 1 in 52, with a rate of 1870 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.

Meadowbank Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person38748
Property and deception offences951870
Drug offences20394
Public order and security offences7138
Justice procedures offences6118
Other offences631240
Total2294509

Meadowbank Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 133

In Meadowbank

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Meadowbank vs NSW

Meadowbank population: 5079

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault2162864413770
Sexual offences51465098179
Robbery117602022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment1140910217501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault120
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences479
Domestic violence related assault11217
Non-domestic violence related assault10197

Meadowbank Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 52

In Meadowbank

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Meadowbank vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Meadowbank vs NSW, Australia

Meadowbank population: 5079

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft5818002811422204
Burglary/Break and Enter2124967413306
Arson237603946
Malicious damage to property1449136276602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft239
Steal from motor vehicle7138
Steal from retail store120
Break and enter dwelling15295
Break and enter non-dwelling6118

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Meadowbank vs NSW

Drug Offences: Meadowbank 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 possession183403235441667
Drug dealing and trafficking0629307705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences258413972

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: Meadowbank vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct11732120212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences614664118179.54

Meadowbank Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Meadowbank vs NSW

Meadowbank Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Meadowbank in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Meadowbank?

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

What is the crime rate in Meadowbank?

The overall crime rate in Meadowbank, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 4509 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 Meadowbank a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Meadowbank total crime rate in 2021 was 4509. This means it’s 53% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Meadowbank has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Meadowbank safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of Meadowbank

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 assault1811
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault1510
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault21
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences321
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery184
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 harassment1611
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft52
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle87
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store51
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods21
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling1215
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud1821
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences1111
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling1815
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling616
Property and deception offencesArsonArson12
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property1414
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine10
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics01
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis1514
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy10
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs33
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy10
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 offences12
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct31
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language20
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent00
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences56
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences03
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences89
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences651
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody10
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order61
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions83
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer22
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures10

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