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Crime rate in Ashfield (NSW), NSW, Australia, 2131

Suburb in Inner West

Crime Rank: 15/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 23,012 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 3.41 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 1,398 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 60.75 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 237 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 500 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
10.30 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
21.73 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
80.14% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
66.21% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Ashfield (NSW) crime trends

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Ashfield (NSW) crime compared

Top crime types in Ashfield (NSW):


  • Theft

    In 2023 in Ashfield (NSW) there were 333 reported cases of Theft.

    333

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Ashfield (NSW) there were 179 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    179

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Ashfield (NSW) there were 173 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    173

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Ashfield (NSW) there were 155 reported cases of Deception.

    155

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Ashfield (NSW) there were 94 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    94

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Ashfield (NSW) there were 91 reported cases of Property damage.

    91

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Ashfield (NSW) there were 75 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    75

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Ashfield (NSW) there were 71 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    71

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Ashfield (NSW) there were 49 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    49

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Ashfield (NSW) there were 48 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    48

  • Other drug offences

    In 2023 in Ashfield (NSW) there were 32 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    32

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Ashfield (NSW) there were 29 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    29

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Ashfield (NSW) there were 13 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    13

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Ashfield (NSW) there were 12 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    12

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Ashfield (NSW) there were 11 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    11

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Ashfield (NSW) there were 8 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    8

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Ashfield (NSW) there were 7 reported cases of Robbery.

    7

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2023 in Ashfield (NSW) there were 6 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    6

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Ashfield (NSW) there were 5 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    5

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Ashfield (NSW) there were 4 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    4

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2023 in Ashfield (NSW) there were 2 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    2

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Ashfield (NSW) there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Ashfield (NSW)

    1 in 97

    In 2023 in Ashfield (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 97

  • NSW

    1 in 87

    In 2023 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

  • Australia

    1 in 95

    In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 95

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Ashfield (NSW)

    1 in 46

    In 2023 in Ashfield (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 46

  • NSW

    1 in 41

    In 2023 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 41

  • Australia

    1 in 28

    In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 28

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Ashfield (NSW) rank in crime?

Ashfield (NSW) suburb is ranked 15/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Ashfield (NSW) a safe suburb?

Ashfield (NSW) suburb is a relatively safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Ashfield (NSW)?

The top crime types in Ashfield (NSW) are Theft, Justice procedures offences, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Ashfield (NSW)?

333 Theft cases were reported in Ashfield (NSW) in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Ashfield (NSW)?

Crime in Ashfield (NSW) has increased by 10.6% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Ashfield (NSW) in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Ashfield (NSW) in 2023.

The data is based on annual 2023 data from state police departments and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.

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