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Crime Rates for Maddens Plains, NSW
⇌ Compare Maddens Plains with another suburbAs of the Jun 2026 data release, The Maddens Plains (2508) crime rate for the Year ending Mar 2026 was calculated from 8 reported incidents, equal to 100,000 incident per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Maddens Plains, NSW in 2021 was 8. In the last 10 years, Maddens Plains, NSW's crime rate has seen a decrease. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 8 people.Recent data indicates that property crimes (Burglary and Theft) occur at a rate of 1 incident per 1.6 people. When reviewing these figures, it’s also valuable to compare them with broader crime trends across the Greater Sydney region.
Most Common Crimes in Maddens Plains for 2026: Theft (4), Intimidation, stalking and harassment (2), Assault (1).
| Type/Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 13 | 13 | 7 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 30 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 8 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Against justice procedures | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Arson | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Assault | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Betting and gaming offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coercive Control | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disorderly conduct | 7 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drug offences | 0 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Homicide | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Liquor offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other offences against the person | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pornography offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sexual offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Theft | 2 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
In 2026, Maddens Plains, NSW recorded 8 total crime incidents. Over the period from 2016 to 2026, overall crime has decreased. Cumulatively over this period, the most common crime type was 'Theft' with 42 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | incidents (2026) | incidents (2025) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Breach bail conditions | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Other drug offences | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Fraud | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Motor vehicle theft | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Other theft | 3 | 0 | 300.00% (0) |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 2 | -50.00% (2) |
Overview
No of incidents (Year ending Mar 2026), people in 2021Crime rates are shown as incidents per 100,000 people. These figures are based on the latest reported incidents and population data from the last census (2021). Rates may appear higher or lower than current reality depending on population changes, so it is difficult to declare any suburb completely safe or unsafe.
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FAQ About Crime in Maddens Plains, NSW
How common is car theft in the Maddens Plains, NSW?
There were 2 motor vehicle theft incident(s) recorded between Year ending Mar 2026, averaging 1 incident every 182.5 day.
Is Maddens Plains, NSW safe in 2026
Based on official statistics, Maddens Plains, NSW may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 100,000 incidents per 100,000 people for the Year ending Mar 2026 is higher than the overall crime rate in New South Wales.
What is the most common crime in Maddens Plains, NSW?
In 2026, the most common crime type in Maddens Plains, NSW was Theft with 4 reported incidents.
Has crime in the Maddens Plains, NSW increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates have decreased by 38% over the past five years.
What is rate of criminal against person in Maddens Plains, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, there were 3 incident against persons in Maddens Plains, NSW, including homicide, assault, sexual offences,robbery, and other crimes against the person.
What is the rate of property crime in Maddens Plains, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, there were 4 property crime incident in Maddens Plains, NSW, including arson, theft, and malicious damage to property.
What is the number of drug offenses in Maddens Plains, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, Maddens Plains, NSW recorded 1 drug incident, including cocaine, narcotics, cannabis, amphetamines, ecstasy and other drugs.
Community Snapshot – Maddens Plains (2021)
Maddens Plains is a quiet suburb with around 8 people. This suburb has a small number of families with children, only 0% of households with an average household size of 2.5 people. The median household weekly income is $2749, though the unemployment rate stands at 0%. While 58.3% of people were born in Australia, the area still reflects a multicultural spirit through its people, food, and events
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Other Safe Suburbs Near Maddens Plains
If you’re considering living near Maddens Plains , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Stanwell Park - 12 incidents (0.00783 per 100,000 people)
- Wombarra - 26 incidents (0.02754 per 100,000 people)
- Stanwell Tops - 15 incidents (0.02901 per 100,000 people)
- Austinmer - 80 incidents (0.02936 per 100,000 people)
- Scarborough - 10 incidents (0.03077 per 100,000 people)
- Coledale - 44 incidents (0.03207 per 100,000 people)
- Clifton - 2 incidents (0.05714 per 100,000 people)
- Darkes Forest - 7 incidents (0.07368 per 100,000 people)
- Coalcliff - 30 incidents (0.14151 per 100,000 people)
*Unincorporated/Out Of Council - Areas that are not governed by a local government authority
Source: Crime Statistics Agency (CSA), NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, Australian Bureau of Statistics
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