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

Suburb in Inner West

Crime Rank: 13/100

(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 1,289 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 56.01 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 207 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 450 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
9.00 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
19.56 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
75.4% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
63.32% 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 2025 in Ashfield (NSW) there were 303 reported cases of Theft.

    303

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Ashfield (NSW) there were 209 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    209

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Ashfield (NSW) there were 167 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    167

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Ashfield (NSW) there were 105 reported cases of Deception.

    105

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Ashfield (NSW) there were 96 reported cases of Property damage.

    96

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Ashfield (NSW) there were 92 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    92

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Ashfield (NSW) there were 60 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    60

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Ashfield (NSW) there were 49 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    49

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Ashfield (NSW) there were 41 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    41

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in Ashfield (NSW) there were 35 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    35

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in Ashfield (NSW) there were 34 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    34

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2025 in Ashfield (NSW) there were 24 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    24

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Ashfield (NSW) there were 19 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    19

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Ashfield (NSW) there were 18 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    18

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in Ashfield (NSW) there were 13 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    13

  • Other drug offences

    In 2025 in Ashfield (NSW) there were 10 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    10

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2025 in Ashfield (NSW) there were 6 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    6

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Ashfield (NSW) there were 5 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    5

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Ashfield (NSW) there were 2 reported cases of Arson.

    2

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2025 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 111

    In 2025 in Ashfield (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 111

  • NSW

    1 in 83

    In 2025 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 83

  • Australia

    1 in 87

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Ashfield (NSW)

    1 in 51

    In 2025 in Ashfield (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 51

  • NSW

    1 in 42

    In 2025 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 42

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Ashfield (NSW) rank in crime?

Ashfield (NSW) suburb is ranked 13/100 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)?

303 Theft cases were reported in Ashfield (NSW) in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Ashfield (NSW)?

Crime in Ashfield (NSW) has decreased by 10.49% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Ashfield (NSW) in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Ashfield (NSW) in 2025.

The data is based on annual 2025 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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