- Home
- NSW
- Wollongong City Council
- Maddens Plains
Crime Rates for Maddens Plains, NSW
Year ending Jun 2025 The Maddens Plains (2508) crime rate for the Year ending Jun 2025 was calculated from 7 reported incidents, equal to 87,500 incident per 100,000 residents. 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 shows that Assault and Robbery occur at a rate of 1 incident per 4 residents. For property crimes such as Burglary and Theft, the rate is 1 incident per 2 residents. Community safety concerns, including Stalking and Harassment, are reported at a rate of 1 incident per 8 residents. 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 2025: Against justice procedures (3), Theft (3), Drug offences (1).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 22 | 6 | 11 | 8 | 12 | 19 | 8 | 32 | 11 | 10 | 7 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Against justice procedures | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Arson | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Assault | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 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 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drug offences | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Homicide | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Liquor offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Other offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other offences against the person | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pornography offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sexual offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Theft | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 3 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
In 2025, Maddens Plains, NSW recorded 7 total crime incidents. Over the period from 2015 to 2025, overall crime has decreased. Cumulatively over this period, the most common crime type was 'Theft' with 39 reported cases.
- Overview
- Latest Crime Rates
- AI Analysis
- Crime Statistics
- What Others Say About Safety
- New South Wales Overview
- Latest Crime
- Source
*Disclaimer: Information on this website is general and may not be accurate. Please verify independently. Read full disclaimer.
Latest Crime Rates
| Type | incidents (2025) | incidents (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Arson | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Dealing, trafficking in narcotics | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Other drug offences | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Fraud | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Motor vehicle theft | 2 | 2 | 0.00% (2) |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Transport regulatory offences | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
AI Analysis
1. Overall crime trends:
- Crime counts fluctuate yearly with no consistent upward or downward trend.
- Notable increase in "Other offences" in 2022 (24 incidents), a significant spike compared to other years.
- Property crimes such as motor vehicle theft and malicious damage to property show variable numbers over the decade.
- Violent crimes remain low or zero throughout the period.
2. Most common and serious crime types:
- Property-related crimes dominate:
- Other offences spiked to 24 in 2022, far exceeding other categories.
- Serious violent crimes like homicide, attempted murder, and abduction have zero incidents.
- Assaults are rare with small counts, e.g., non-domestic violence related assault peaks at 2 in 2024.
- Sexual offences are minimal (1-1 incidents in some years).
3. Significant year-to-year spikes or drops:
- "Other offences": jump from 2 in 2020 to 24 in 2022, then back to 0 afterward.
- Arson dropped sharply from 6 incidents in 2020 to 1 or 0 in following years.
- Motor vehicle theft decreased from 5 in 2020 to 2 or fewer in recent years.
- Trespass declined steeply from 9 in 2015 to zero by 2025.
- Breach of Apprehended Violence Order increased to 2 in 2025 after zero in most prior years.
4. Safety-relevant observations:
- Violent crimes and serious offences against persons are extremely low or nonexistent, indicating low violent crime rates.
- Property crimes (theft, motor vehicle theft, malicious damage) represent the bulk of crime, suggesting safety concerns mainly around property.
- Drug-related offences are sporadic and low in frequency; no major drug trafficking spikes.
- No recorded homicides or attempted murders, indicating high personal safety regarding extreme violence.
- The spike in "Other offences" in 2022 should be investigated for underlying causes affecting safety perceptions.
Disclaimer: This content is AI-generated and may contain inaccuracies. Please verify information independently.
Overview
No of incidents (Year ending Jun 2025), people in 2021Community 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 residents were born in Australia, the area still reflects a multicultural spirit through its people, food, and events
Population Overview
- Total Residents
- Couple Families with Children
- Average Household Size
Income & Employment
- Median Household Weekly Income
- Unemployment Rate
Cultural Diversity
- Born Australia
Crime Statistics
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 - 29 incidents (0.01893 per 100,000 people)
- Darkes Forest - 2 incidents (0.02105 per 100,000 people)
- Wombarra - 23 incidents (0.02436 per 100,000 people)
- Scarborough - 8 incidents (0.02462 per 100,000 people)
- Austinmer - 78 incidents (0.02862 per 100,000 people)
- Coledale - 42 incidents (0.03061 per 100,000 people)
- Stanwell Tops - 16 incidents (0.03095 per 100,000 people)
- Coalcliff - 9 incidents (0.04245 per 100,000 people)
- Clifton - 4 incidents (0.11429 per 100,000 people)
Common FAQ about Maddens Plains, NSW Criminal
How common is car theft in the Maddens Plains, NSW?
There were 2 motor vehicle theft incident(s) recorded between Year ending Jun 2025, averaging 1 incident every 182.5 day.
Is Maddens Plains, NSW safe in 2025
No, Maddens Plains, NSW is not considered safe, as its crime rate of 87,500 incidents per 100,000 people for the Year ending Jun 2025 is higher than the overall crime rate in New South Wales.
What is the most common crime in Maddens Plains, NSW?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Maddens Plains, NSW was Against justice procedures with 3 reported incidents.
Has crime in the Maddens Plains, NSW increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates have decreased by 13% over the past five years.
What is rate of criminal against person in Maddens Plains, NSW?
In Year ending Jun 2025, there were 0 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 Jun 2025, there were 3 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 Jun 2025, Maddens Plains, NSW recorded 1 drug incident, including cocaine, narcotics, cannabis, amphetamines, ecstasy and other drugs.
*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
Voices from Maddens Plains
Read what locals and visitors say about feeling safe or not in the area.
How Do You Feel About the Safety of Maddens Plains?
Tell us your story or share how safe you feel living in or visiting Maddens Plains