Mortlake Crime Index

89

(100 is safest)

Safer than 89% of most Australia suburbs

Mortlake Crime Map

Mortlake crime map

Mortlake Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Mortlake
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 41, down 43% from 72 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Mortlake is in the 84th percentile for safety, meaning 16% of NSW suburbs are safer than Mortlake and 84% of suburbs are more dangerous than Mortlake.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 63% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (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 33% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 37% (10 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There was no change in the number of motor vehicle theft offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 75% (6 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

Thinking of moving to Mortlake?

Experience the ease of moving with Muval, the ‘Uber for removals,’ backed by over 35,000 successful moves. Tap into Australia’s largest network of verified removalists nationwide. Compare prices & reviews, book, and move smoothly with Muval now!

Crime in Mortlake: 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 Mortlake are noticeably lower than the average compared to most Australia’s suburbs. In fact, it is considered safer than about 89% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in Mortlake are higher than approximately 16% of other suburbs in NSW. Consequently, the suburb has very high scores for public safety.

Your chance of becoming a victim of a crime if you live here? It’s 1 in 64 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 Mortlake’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 Mortlake. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

Mortlake Crime rate for crimes against the person is 461 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the NSW average rate is 1500. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in Mortlake was 1 in 216. 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 Mortlake is 1 in 92, with a rate of 1076 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.

Mortlake Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person9461
Property and deception offences211076
Drug offences4205
Public order and security offences2103
Justice procedures offences2103
Other offences3154
Total412101

Mortlake Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 216

In Mortlake

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Mortlake vs NSW

Mortlake population: 1951

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault362864154770
Sexual offences0146500179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment640910308501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault00
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences00
Domestic violence related assault2103
Non-domestic violence related assault151

Mortlake Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 92

In Mortlake

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Mortlake vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Mortlake vs NSW, Australia

Mortlake population: 1951

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft171800288712204
Burglary/Break and Enter224967103306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property249136103602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft2103
Steal from motor vehicle151
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling2103
Break and enter non-dwelling00

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Mortlake vs NSW

Drug Offences: Mortlake 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 possession43403220541667
Drug dealing and trafficking0629307705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences05841072

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: Mortlake vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct11732151212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences11466451179.54

Mortlake Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Mortlake vs NSW

Mortlake Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Mortlake in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Mortlake?

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

What is the crime rate in Mortlake?

The overall crime rate in Mortlake, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 2101 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 Mortlake a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Mortlake total crime rate in 2021 was 2101. This means it’s 84% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Mortlake has a very high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Mortlake safe at night?

30% of crimes in Mortlake occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Mortlake at night.

Total Crime Stats of Mortlake

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 assault62
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault21
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault00
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences111
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery80
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 harassment36
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft22
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle101
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods20
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling53
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud811
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences00
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling22
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling110
Property and deception offencesArsonArson00
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property82
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 cannabis41
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 drugs03
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines00
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 offences50
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 offences11
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences61
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences12
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order31
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions01
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer00
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