Strathfield Crime Index

48

(100 is safest)

Safer than 48% of most Australia suburbs

Strathfield Crime Map

Strathfield crime map

Strathfield Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Strathfield
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 3236, up 101% from 1609 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Strathfield is in the 15th percentile for safety, meaning 85% of NSW suburbs are safer than Strathfield and 15% of suburbs are more dangerous than Strathfield.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 19% (23 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 31% (9 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 27% (25 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 2% (12 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 increased by 120% (6 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 54% (15 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 10% (6 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Strathfield: 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, Strathfield is ranked safer than 48% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Strathfield crime rate is about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia.

In NSW, only about 85% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Strathfield. As a result, Strathfield has low scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of Strathfield, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 26 (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 Strathfield’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 Strathfield’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Strathfield’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 Strathfield is 1065 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 Strathfield is 1 in 93. 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 Strathfield is 1 in 38. This is equal to a rate of 2582 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.

Strathfield Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person2761065
Property and deception offences6692582
Drug offences141544
Public order and security offences77297
Justice procedures offences97374
Other offences19767627
Total323612490

Strathfield Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 93

In Strathfield

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Strathfield vs NSW

Strathfield population: 25909

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault14662864564770
Sexual offences201465077179
Robbery1117604222
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion112742
Intimidation, stalking and harassment8940910344501
Other offences against the person918833523

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault623
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences1454
Domestic violence related assault77297
Non-domestic violence related assault63243

Strathfield Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 38

In Strathfield

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Strathfield vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Strathfield vs NSW, Australia

Strathfield population: 25909

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft53118002820492204
Burglary/Break and Enter6724967259306
Arson23760846
Malicious damage to property6949136266602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft1350
Steal from motor vehicle54208
Steal from retail store86332
Break and enter dwelling58224
Break and enter non-dwelling935

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Strathfield vs NSW

Drug Offences: Strathfield 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 possession1133403243641667
Drug dealing and trafficking56293197705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs61116231366
Other drug offences1758416672

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: Strathfield vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct4317321166212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences3414664131179.54

Strathfield Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Strathfield vs NSW

Strathfield Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Strathfield in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Strathfield?

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

What is the crime rate in Strathfield?

The overall crime rate in Strathfield, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 12490 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 Strathfield a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Strathfield total crime rate in 2021 was 12490. This means it’s 15% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Strathfield has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Strathfield safe at night?

34% of crimes in Strathfield occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Strathfield at night.

Total Crime Stats of Strathfield

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 Police46
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault3777
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault8263
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault86
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences21236
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery23214
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping20
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion01
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment7089
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person39
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft2813
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle5054
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store6286
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods3547
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling4842
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person86
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud232236
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences8047
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling7658
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling1619
Property and deception offencesArsonArson32
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property6369
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine35
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics39
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis3554
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines1216
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy10
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs1629
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics01
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis20
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines22
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs11
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis46
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs01
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences1117
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass1720
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct89
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language89
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent65
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences1934
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences5243
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences11
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences3401054
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences70878
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order1431
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions3747
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer1316
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures13

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