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Crime rate in Marrickville, NSW, Australia, 2204

Suburb in Inner West

Crime Rank: 19/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    26,570

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    5.77 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    2,647

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    99.62

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    305

    Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)

  • Property Crimes
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    772

    Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)

  • Violent Crimes
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    11.48

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    29.06

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    82.15%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    74.31%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Marrickville crime trends

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Marrickville crime compared

Top crime types in Marrickville:


  • Theft

    In 2023 in Marrickville there were 528 reported cases of Theft.

    528

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Marrickville there were 515 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    515

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Marrickville there were 267 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    267

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Marrickville there were 232 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    232

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Marrickville there were 180 reported cases of Deception.

    180

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Marrickville there were 170 reported cases of Property damage.

    170

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Marrickville there were 147 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    147

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Marrickville there were 123 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    123

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Marrickville there were 93 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    93

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Marrickville there were 69 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    69

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Marrickville there were 57 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    57

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Marrickville there were 54 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    54

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Marrickville there were 49 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    49

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Marrickville there were 37 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    37

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Marrickville there were 35 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    35

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Marrickville there were 32 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    32

  • Other drug offences

    In 2023 in Marrickville there were 24 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    24

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Marrickville there were 9 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    9

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Marrickville there were 8 reported cases of Robbery.

    8

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2023 in Marrickville there were 7 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    7

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Marrickville there were 5 reported cases of Arson.

    5

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2023 in Marrickville there were 5 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    5

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2023 in Marrickville there were 1 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Marrickville

    1 in 87

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

  • 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

  • Marrickville

    1 in 34

    In 2023 in Marrickville your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 34

  • 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 Marrickville rank in crime?

Marrickville suburb is ranked 19/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Marrickville a safe suburb?

Marrickville suburb is moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

What are the main crime problems in Marrickville?

The top crime types in Marrickville are Theft, Justice procedures offences, Drug use and possession.

What is the most reported crime in Marrickville?

528 Theft cases were reported in Marrickville in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Marrickville?

Crime in Marrickville has increased by 6.13% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Marrickville in 2023?

There were 1 Homicide and related offences cases in Marrickville 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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