Schofields Crime Index

52

(100 is safest)

Safer than 52% of most Australia suburbs

Schofields Crime Map

Schofields crime map

Schofields Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Schofields
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 776, down 3% from 799 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Schofields is in the 47th percentile for safety, meaning 53% of NSW suburbs are safer than Schofields and 47% of suburbs are more dangerous than Schofields.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 3% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 5% (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 40% (21 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 28% (83 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 increased by 300% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 36% (10 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 30% (26 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Schofields: 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 Schofields’s crime rate is about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia, as it is ranked safer than only 52% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 53% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Schofields. Therefore, Schofields’s public safety metrics are moderate.

How risky is that? Living in Schofields comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 29 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 Schofields’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 Schofields.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Schofields crime statistics shows that there are 1330 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 Schofields are 1 in 74.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Schofields, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 48, equivalent to a rate of 2034 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.

Schofields Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person2021330
Property and deception offences3092034
Drug offences25165
Public order and security offences29191
Justice procedures offences54355
Other offences1571034
Total7765108

Schofields Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 74

In Schofields

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Schofields vs NSW

Schofields population: 15191

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault9562864625770
Sexual offences2214650145179
Robbery317602022
Abduction and kidnapping120373
Blackmail and Extortion2127132
Intimidation, stalking and harassment7740910507501
Other offences against the person218831323

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault1279
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences1066
Domestic violence related assault76500
Non-domestic violence related assault19125

Schofields Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 48

In Schofields

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Schofields vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Schofields vs NSW, Australia

Schofields population: 15191

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft21018002813822204
Burglary/Break and Enter3224967211306
Arson537603346
Malicious damage to property6249136408602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft18118
Steal from motor vehicle40263
Steal from retail store1172
Break and enter dwelling22145
Break and enter non-dwelling1066

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Schofields vs NSW

Drug Offences: Schofields 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 possession173403211241667
Drug dealing and trafficking1629377705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs31116201366
Other drug offences458412672

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: Schofields vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct151732199212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences141466492179.54

Schofields Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Schofields vs NSW

Schofields Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Schofields in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Schofields?

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

What is the crime rate in Schofields?

The overall crime rate in Schofields, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 5108 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 Schofields a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Schofields total crime rate in 2021 was 5108. This means it’s 47% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Schofields has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Schofields safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of Schofields

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 Police30
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault5876
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault3119
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault1312
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences873
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery8410
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping01
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion02
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment4277
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person22
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft2818
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle8140
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store1211
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods55
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling4140
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person10
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud8473
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences4123
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling4122
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling12110
Property and deception offencesArsonArson65
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property8862
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine30
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis711
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines23
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy10
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs13
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine20
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 cannabis13
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences34
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass18
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language02
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent45
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences1114
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences01
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences61
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences5547
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences14108
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order2232
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions2921
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer401
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