Mortdale Crime Index

76

(100 is safest)

Safer than 76% of most Australia suburbs

Mortdale Crime Map

Mortdale crime map

Mortdale Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Mortdale
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 396, down 5% from 416 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Mortdale is in the 62nd percentile for safety, meaning 38% of NSW suburbs are safer than Mortdale and 62% of suburbs are more dangerous than Mortdale.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 2% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 8% (1 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 52% (14 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 32% (40 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 60% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 70% (14 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 24% (11 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Mortdale: An In-Depth Analysis

Based on the latest crime statistics from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, AU Crime Rate’s analysis indicates that Mortdale is safer than only 76% of all suburbs across the nation, regardless of population size. This implies that Mortdale’s crime rate is below average to the majority of suburbs in Australia.

How does Mortdale perform compared to other suburbs of all population sizes in NSW? The crime rate in Mortdale is greater than that of roughly 38% of other suburbs in NSW, leading to high public safety scores.

As a resident of Mortdale, the likelihood of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 44 based on the combined crime rate of offences against the person and property. This is in contrast to the New South Wales average, where the chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 20.

To get a more comprehensive understanding of Mortdale’s crime statistics, it is essential to take a closer look at its against the person and property crime data. This examination is particularly critical because it enables us to determine whether violent crime, property crime, or both are the primary contributors to the total crime rate in Mortdale. By doing so, we can gain a more in-depth insight into the nature and extent of crime in Mortdale.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis has uncovered that the rate of crimes against the person in Mortdale is 962 per one hundred thousand inhabitants. By contrast, the statewide average for such crimes stands at 1500. This suggests that experiencing serious offences like homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, or extortion is 1 in 103 if you reside in Mortdale.

Our data reveals that the odds of becoming a victim of property crime in Mortdale are 1 in 78, with a rate of 1261 incidents per 100,000 residents. Keep in mind that the NSW average is 3158 incidents per 100,000 residents. The types of property crimes tracked in this analysis include 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.

Mortdale Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person103962
Property and deception offences1351261
Drug offences17159
Public order and security offences1093
Justice procedures offences23215
Other offences1081008
Total3963697

Mortdale Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 103

In Mortdale

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Mortdale vs NSW

Mortdale population: 10710

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault5162864476770
Sexual offences1314650121179
Robbery217601922
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment3740910345501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault547
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences875
Domestic violence related assault27252
Non-domestic violence related assault20187

Mortdale Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 78

In Mortdale

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Mortdale vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Mortdale vs NSW, Australia

Mortdale population: 10710

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft861800288032204
Burglary/Break and Enter1324967121306
Arson237601946
Malicious damage to property3449136317602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft656
Steal from motor vehicle17159
Steal from retail store656
Break and enter dwelling984
Break and enter non-dwelling437

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Mortdale vs NSW

Drug Offences: Mortdale 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 possession10340329341667
Drug dealing and trafficking1629397705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs41116371366
Other drug offences258411972

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: Mortdale vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct81732175212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences21466419179.54

Mortdale Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Mortdale vs NSW

Mortdale Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Mortdale in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Mortdale?

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

What is the crime rate in Mortdale?

The overall crime rate in Mortdale, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 3697 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 Mortdale a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Mortdale total crime rate in 2021 was 3697. This means it’s 62% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Mortdale has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Mortdale safe at night?

32% of crimes in Mortdale occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Mortdale at night.

Total Crime Stats of Mortdale

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 Police24
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault3027
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault2020
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault65
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences636
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery538
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 harassment2637
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft206
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle2017
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store66
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods34
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling77
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person41
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud5336
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences139
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling229
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling514
Property and deception offencesArsonArson22
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property4534
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine01
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis71
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines25
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs53
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines01
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis24
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences62
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass55
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language02
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent01
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences62
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences02
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences10
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences3355
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences1751
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order199
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions1012
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer51
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures31

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