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

Suburb in Inner West

Crime Rank: 14/100

(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 1,440 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 62.58 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 231 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 535 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
10.04 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
23.25 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
78.24% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
67.53% 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 2024 in Ashfield (NSW) there were 388 reported cases of Theft.

    388

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Ashfield (NSW) there were 191 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    191

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Ashfield (NSW) there were 184 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    184

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Ashfield (NSW) there were 138 reported cases of Deception.

    138

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Ashfield (NSW) there were 87 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    87

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Ashfield (NSW) there were 77 reported cases of Property damage.

    77

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Ashfield (NSW) there were 64 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    64

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Ashfield (NSW) there were 64 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    64

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in Ashfield (NSW) there were 63 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    63

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in Ashfield (NSW) there were 40 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    40

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Ashfield (NSW) there were 38 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    38

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Ashfield (NSW) there were 28 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    28

  • Other drug offences

    In 2024 in Ashfield (NSW) there were 22 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    22

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Ashfield (NSW) there were 13 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    13

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Ashfield (NSW) there were 12 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    12

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in Ashfield (NSW) there were 10 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    10

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Ashfield (NSW) there were 6 reported cases of Arson.

    6

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2024 in Ashfield (NSW) there were 4 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    4

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Ashfield (NSW) there were 4 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    4

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Ashfield (NSW) there were 3 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    3

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Ashfield (NSW) there were 2 reported cases of Robbery.

    2

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2024 in Ashfield (NSW) there were 1 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.

    1

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in Ashfield (NSW) there were 1 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Ashfield (NSW)

    1 in 100

    In 2024 in Ashfield (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 100

  • NSW

    1 in 84

    In 2024 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 84

  • Australia

    1 in 89

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 89

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Ashfield (NSW)

    1 in 43

    In 2024 in Ashfield (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 43

  • NSW

    1 in 41

    In 2024 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 41

  • Australia

    1 in 26

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 26

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Ashfield (NSW) rank in crime?

Ashfield (NSW) suburb is ranked 14/100 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)?

388 Theft cases were reported in Ashfield (NSW) in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Ashfield (NSW)?

Crime in Ashfield (NSW) has increased by 3% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Ashfield (NSW) in 2024?

There were 1 Homicide and related offences cases in Ashfield (NSW) in 2024.

The data is based on annual 2024 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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