Springfield Crime Index

53

(100 is safest)

Safer than 53% of most Australia suburbs

Springfield Crime Map

Springfield (Central Coast) crime map

Springfield Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Springfield (Central Coast)
  • 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.

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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

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person551279
Property and deception offences882046
Drug offences12279
Public order and security offences10233
Justice procedures offences40930
Other offences12279
Total2175045

Springfield Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 77

In Springfield

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in Springfield (Central Coast) vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Springfield vs NSW

Springfield population: 4301

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault2762864628770
Sexual offences614650140179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment2240910512501
Other offences against the person01883023

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.

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault493
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences247
Domestic violence related assault20465
Non-domestic violence related assault7163

Springfield Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 48

In Springfield (Central Coast)

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Springfield (Central Coast) vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Springfield vs NSW, Australia

Springfield population: 4301

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft5018002811632204
Burglary/Break and Enter1224967279306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property2649136605602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft370
Steal from motor vehicle11256
Steal from retail store123
Break and enter dwelling11256
Break and enter non-dwelling123

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Springfield (Central Coast) vs NSW

Drug Offences: Springfield 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 possession83403218641667
Drug dealing and trafficking26293477705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs11116231366
Other drug offences158412372

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: Springfield vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct31732170212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences714664163179.54

Springfield Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Springfield (Central Coast) vs NSW

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

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 assault1620
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault87
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault54
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences121
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery142
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 harassment1422
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft43
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle911
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store11
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods23
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling610
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud1421
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences21
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling1111
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling211
Property and deception offencesArsonArson20
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property2026
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 cannabis74
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines33
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy01
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs20
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines42
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis01
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences71
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass40
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent23
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences27
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 offences350
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences212
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody10
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order1323
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions1215
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer01
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures01

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