St Marys Crime Index

9

(100 is safest)

Safer than 9% of most Australia suburbs

St Marys Crime Map

St Marys crime map

St Marys Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across St Marys
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 5608, down 1% from 5663 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • St Marys is in the 3rd percentile for safety, meaning 97% of NSW suburbs are safer than St Marys and 3% of suburbs are more dangerous than St Marys.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 3% (7 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 28% (14 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There was no change in the number of homicide offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of burglary offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 17% (19 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 19% (132 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 50% (6 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 2% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 24% (56 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in St Marys: 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, St Marys is ranked safer than 9% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that St Marys crime rate is considerably higher than the average across most suburbs in Australia.

In NSW, only about 97% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than St Marys. As a result, St Marys has low scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of St Marys, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 9 (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 St Marys’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 St Marys’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about St Marys’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 St Marys is 3575 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 St Marys is 1 in 27. 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 St Marys is 1 in 15. This is equal to a rate of 6298 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.

St Marys Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person4743575
Property and deception offences8356298
Drug offences125943
Public order and security offences115867
Justice procedures offences4833643
Other offences357626972
Total560842299

St Marys Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 27

In St Marys

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in St Marys vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: St Marys vs NSW

St Marys population: 13258

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide17281
Assault253628641908770
Sexual offences3714650279179
Robbery617604522
Abduction and kidnapping120383
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment169409101275501
Other offences against the person718835323

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault16121
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences21158
Domestic violence related assault119898
Non-domestic violence related assault114860

St Marys Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 15

In St Marys

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in St Marys vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: St Marys vs NSW, Australia

St Marys population: 13258

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft56018002842242204
Burglary/Break and Enter9424967709306
Arson537603846
Malicious damage to property176491361328602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft42317
Steal from motor vehicle97732
Steal from retail store62468
Break and enter dwelling66498
Break and enter non-dwelling28211

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in St Marys vs NSW

Drug Offences: St Marys 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 possession993403274741667
Drug dealing and trafficking116293837705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs21116151366
Other drug offences1358419872

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: St Marys vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct5117321385212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences6414664483179.54

St Marys Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in St Marys vs NSW

St Marys Crime FAQs

How many murders were in St Marys in 2021?

According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 0 murders in St Marys in 2021. The number of homicides (which includes murders, attempted murder, murder conspiracy, and manslaughters) was 1.

What’s the most common crime in St Marys?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in St Marys is breach bail conditions.

What is the crime rate in St Marys?

The overall crime rate in St Marys, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 42299 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 St Marys a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that St Marys total crime rate in 2021 was 42299. This means it’s 3% safer than all NSW suburbs. So St Marys has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is St Marys safe at night?

33% of crimes in St Marys occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in St Marys at night.

Total Crime Stats of St Marys

DivisionSubdivisionOffence typeYear (2020)Year (2021)
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder10
Crimes against the personHomicideAttempted murder00
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder accessory, conspiracy00
Crimes against the personHomicideManslaughter01
Crimes against the personAssaultAssault Police1120
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault118119
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault131114
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault3316
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences18189
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery25221
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping01
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion00
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment158169
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person67
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft4342
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle11597
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store10762
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods3237
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling3648
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person1414
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud252189
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences9371
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling7566
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling38128
Property and deception offencesArsonArson105
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property232176
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine42
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics31
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis5741
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines4232
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy20
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs2423
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine01
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics01
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis11
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines05
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy21
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs01
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis10
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug02
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs01
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences1513
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass2332
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct1312
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language74
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent53
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences7064
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences43
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences43
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences32512842
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences87728
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody10
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order6486
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions396345
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear106
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer2031
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures2215

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