Springfield (Central Coast), NSW, 2250 Crime Rate and Statistics

Springfield Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

• The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 217, up 2% from 213 incidents recorded in the same period last year.

• Springfield is in the 47th percentile for safety, meaning 53% of NSW suburbs are safer than Springfield and 47% of suburbs are more dangerous than Springfield.

• The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 13% (3 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 8% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 32% (12 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 25% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 30% (6 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

Crime in Springfield: An In-Depth Analysis

According to AU Crime Rate’s analysis of the latest crime statistics from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, Springfield is ranked safer than 53% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Springfield crime rate is about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia.

In NSW, only about 53% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Springfield. As a result, Springfield has moderate scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of Springfield, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 29 (based on the total crime rate of crimes against the person and property combined) while the New South Wales average is 1 in 20.

Let’s take a closer look at Springfield’s crime statistics and see how it fares in terms of crimes against person and property crimes. This information is crucial because it can shed light on whether violent or property crimes or both, are the primary factors driving Springfield’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Springfield’s crime data and what they reveal about the suburb’s safety and security? Let’s dive in!

AU Crime Rate’s analysis reveals that against the person crime rate in Springfield is 1279 per one hundred thousand inhabitants while the NSW average rate is 1500. So, one’s chances of becoming a victim of crimes against the person in Springfield is 1 in 77. The crimes against the person included in this analysis are homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion.

From our analysis, we discovered that your odds of becoming a victim of a property crime if you live in Springfield is 1 in 48. This is equal to a rate of 2046 per one hundred thousand residents compared to a rate of 3158 per 100,000 residents for NSW state. It’s worth mentioning that the property crimes tracked here 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.

Springfield Crime Rates by Offences Division

Springfield Crimes Against the Person

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Springfield vs NSW

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

Springfield Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

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

Property and Deception Offences: Springfield vs NSW, Australia

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

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug Offences: Springfield vs New South Wales

Public Order and Security Offences

Public Order and Security Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Public Order and Security Offences: Springfield vs NSW

Springfield Crimes per Square KM

Springfield Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Springfield in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Springfield?

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

What is the crime rate in Springfield?

The overall crime rate in Springfield, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 5045 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 Springfield a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Springfield total crime rate in 2021 was 5045. This means it’s 47% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Springfield has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Springfield safe at night?

35% of crimes in Springfield occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Springfield at night.

Total Crime Stats of Springfield

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