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Crime rate in Mayfield (Newcastle - NSW), NSW, Australia, 2304

Suburb in Newcastle

Crime Rank: 27/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    9,760

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    3.12 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    1,220

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    125.00

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    173

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

  • Property Crimes
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    515

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

  • Violent Crimes
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    17.73

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
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    52.77

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    89.01%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    87.15%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Mayfield (Newcastle - NSW) there were 335 cases of Theft.

    335

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Mayfield (Newcastle - NSW) there were 172 cases of Transport regulation offences.

    172

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Mayfield (Newcastle - NSW) there were 125 cases of Assault and related offences.

    125

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Mayfield (Newcastle - NSW) there were 118 cases of Property damage.

    118

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Mayfield (Newcastle - NSW) there were 102 cases of Deception.

    102

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Mayfield (Newcastle - NSW) there were 78 cases of Justice procedures offences.

    78

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Mayfield (Newcastle - NSW) there were 68 cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    68

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Mayfield (Newcastle - NSW) there were 59 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    59

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Mayfield (Newcastle - NSW) there were 46 cases of Drug use and possession.

    46

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Mayfield (Newcastle - NSW) there were 34 cases of Sexual offences.

    34

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Mayfield (Newcastle - NSW) there were 19 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    19

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Mayfield (Newcastle - NSW) there were 14 cases of Public nuisance offences.

    14

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Mayfield (Newcastle - NSW) there were 10 cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    10

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Mayfield (Newcastle - NSW) there were 9 cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    9

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Mayfield (Newcastle - NSW) there were 8 cases of Robbery.

    8

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Mayfield (Newcastle - NSW) there were 5 cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    5

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2023 in Mayfield (Newcastle - NSW) there were 4 cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    4

  • Other drug offences

    In 2023 in Mayfield (Newcastle - NSW) there were 4 cases of Other drug offences.

    4

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Mayfield (Newcastle - NSW) there were 3 cases of Other crimes against the person.

    3

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Mayfield (Newcastle - NSW) there were 3 cases of Arson.

    3

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2023 in Mayfield (Newcastle - NSW) there were 2 cases of Abduction and related offences.

    2

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Mayfield (Newcastle - NSW) there were 2 cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    2

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Mayfield (Newcastle - NSW)

    1 in 56

    In 2023 in Mayfield (Newcastle - NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 56

  • 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

  • Mayfield (Newcastle - NSW)

    1 in 19

    In 2023 in Mayfield (Newcastle - NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 19

  • 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


Frequently Asked Questions

How does Mayfield (Newcastle - NSW) rank in crime?

Mayfield (Newcastle - NSW) suburb is ranked 27/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Mayfield (Newcastle - NSW) a safe suburb?

Mayfield (Newcastle - NSW) suburb is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Mayfield (Newcastle - NSW)?

The top crime types in Mayfield (Newcastle - NSW) are Theft, Transport regulation offences, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Mayfield (Newcastle - NSW)?

335 Theft cases were reported in Mayfield (Newcastle - NSW) in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Mayfield (Newcastle - NSW)?

Crime in Mayfield (Newcastle - NSW) has decreased by 11.21% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Mayfield (Newcastle - NSW) in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Mayfield (Newcastle - 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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