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Crime rate in Mayfield West, NSW, Australia, 2304

Suburb in Newcastle

Crime Rank: 25/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 1,993 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 2.31 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 230 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 115.40 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 26 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 120 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
13.05 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
60.21 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
82.64% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
88.95% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Mayfield West crime trends

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Mayfield West crime compared

Top crime types in Mayfield West:


  • Theft

    In 2025 in Mayfield West there were 87 reported cases of Theft.

    87

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Mayfield West there were 17 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    17

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Mayfield West there were 17 reported cases of Deception.

    17

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Mayfield West there were 16 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    16

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Mayfield West there were 15 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    15

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Mayfield West there were 14 reported cases of Property damage.

    14

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Mayfield West there were 14 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    14

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Mayfield West there were 13 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    13

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in Mayfield West there were 9 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    9

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Mayfield West there were 6 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    6

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Mayfield West there were 5 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    5

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Mayfield West there were 4 reported cases of Arson.

    4

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in Mayfield West there were 4 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    4

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Mayfield West there were 3 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    3

  • Other drug offences

    In 2025 in Mayfield West there were 2 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    2

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in Mayfield West there were 1 reported cases of Robbery.

    1

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Mayfield West there were 1 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    1

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Mayfield West there were 1 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    1

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2025 in Mayfield West there were 1 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Mayfield West

    1 in 77

    In 2025 in Mayfield West your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 77

  • 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

  • Mayfield West

    1 in 17

    In 2025 in Mayfield West your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 17

  • 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 Mayfield West rank in crime?

Mayfield West suburb is ranked 25/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Mayfield West a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Mayfield West?

The top crime types in Mayfield West are Theft, Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour, Deception.

What is the most reported crime in Mayfield West?

87 Theft cases were reported in Mayfield West in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Mayfield West?

Crime in Mayfield West has increased by 11.11% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Mayfield West in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Mayfield West 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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