North Macquarie Crime Index

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(100 is safest)

Safer than 1% of most Australia suburbs

North Macquarie Crime Map

North Macquarie crime map

North Macquarie Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across North Macquarie
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 30, down 33% from 45 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • North Macquarie is in the 1st percentile for safety, meaning 99% of NSW suburbs are safer than North Macquarie and 1% of suburbs are more dangerous than North Macquarie.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 50% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased 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 100% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 73% (19 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no motor vehicle theft offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • 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 North Macquarie: An In-Depth Analysis

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of recent crime data from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) reveals that North Macquarie’s crime rate is considerably higher than the average across most suburbs in Australia, as it is ranked safer than only 1% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 99% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to North Macquarie. Therefore, North Macquarie’s public safety metrics are low.

How risky is that? Living in North Macquarie comes with a statistical risk of 0 of becoming a victim of crime, considering the total rate of crimes against the person and property. In contrast, the average chance of falling victim to crime in New South Wales stands at 1 in 20.

To better understand North Macquarie’s overall crime rate, it is essential to examine its performance in crimes against the person and property crimes separately. This approach can provide further insight into whether violent crimes, property crimes, or both, are the primary drivers of the general crime rate in North Macquarie.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of North Macquarie crime statistics shows that there are 33333 incidents against the person per 100,000 inhabitants in a standard year, compared to the NSW average rate of 1500. As a result, the chances of becoming a victim of crimes such as homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion in North Macquarie are 1 in 2.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in North Macquarie, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 2, equivalent to a rate of 37037 per 100,000 residents. As a reference, the property crime rate for every 100,000 residents in NSW is 3158.

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.

North Macquarie Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person933333
Property and deception offences1037037
Drug offences00
Public order and security offences00
Justice procedures offences414815
Other offences725926
Total30111111

North Macquarie Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 2

In North Macquarie

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in North Macquarie vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: North Macquarie vs NSW

North Macquarie population: 27

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault36286411111770
Sexual offences1146503704179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment54091018519501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault13704
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences00
Domestic violence related assault27407
Non-domestic violence related assault00

North Macquarie Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 2

In North Macquarie

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in North Macquarie vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: North Macquarie vs NSW, Australia

North Macquarie population: 27

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft7180028259262204
Burglary/Break and Enter0249670306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property34913611111602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft00
Steal from motor vehicle27407
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling00
Break and enter non-dwelling00

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in North Macquarie vs NSW

Drug Offences: North Macquarie 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 possession034032041667
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: North Macquarie vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct0173210212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences0146640179.54

North Macquarie Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in North Macquarie vs NSW

North Macquarie Crime FAQs

How many murders were in North Macquarie in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in North Macquarie?

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

What is the crime rate in North Macquarie?

The overall crime rate in North Macquarie, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 111111 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 North Macquarie a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that North Macquarie total crime rate in 2021 was 111111. This means it’s 1% safer than all NSW suburbs. So North Macquarie has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is North Macquarie safe at night?

39% of crimes in North Macquarie occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in North Macquarie at night.

Total Crime Stats of North Macquarie

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 Police01
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault12
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault10
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault01
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences02
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery50
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 harassment25
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person10
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft10
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle162
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods10
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling21
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud52
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences12
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling30
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling010
Property and deception offencesArsonArson10
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property33
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 cannabis10
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 drugs00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis10
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 offences00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass00
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 offences20
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 offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences07
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order02
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions11
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