Crime Rates for Mayfield (newcastle), NSW

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As of the March 2026 data release, The Mayfield (newcastle) (2304) crime rate for the Year ending Dec 2025 was calculated from 1193 reported incidents, equal to 12,223 incident per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Mayfield (newcastle), NSW in 2021 was 9,760. In the last 10 years, Mayfield (newcastle), NSW's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data shows that Assault and Robbery occur at a rate of 1 incident per 76.3 people. For property crimes such as Burglary and Theft, the rate is 1 incident per 17.5 people. Community safety concerns, including Stalking and Harassment, are reported at a rate of 1 incident per 139.4 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 Mayfield (newcastle) for 2025: Theft (524), Assault (174), Against justice procedures (107).

Crime incidents in Mayfield (newcastle), NSW from 2015 to 2025 by type
Type/Year20152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Total11801147124211991152117312781401122312281193
Abduction and kidnapping11010201201
Against justice procedures9279808387981281007896107
Arson64645650316
Assault146115117129135121148114126122174
Betting and gaming offences00000000000
Blackmail and extortion00000004443
Coercive Control00000000000
Disorderly conduct2732403822323439233026
Drug offences6648433754735778527282
Homicide00001010001
Intimidation, stalking and harassment6861555956557973687086
Liquor offences43133131712
Malicious damage to property15923515415916818319113011810585
Other offences362546211311594451210
Other offences against the person14123022330
Pornography offences01230203305
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences1424232316181430192227
Robbery114911111279868
Sexual offences1217342423313340362631
Theft534490625601543524511523496557524
Transport regulatory offences3461124621017210115

In 2025, Mayfield (newcastle), NSW recorded 1193 total crime incidents. Over the period from 2015 to 2025, overall crime has increased. Cumulatively over this period, the most common crime type was 'Theft' with 5928 reported cases.

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Latest Crime Rates

Typeincidents (2025)incidents (2024)Changes(%)
Abduction and kidnapping10100.00% (0)
Breach Apprehended Violence Order514318.60% (43)
Breach bail conditions3840-5.00% (40)
Escape custody10100.00% (0)
Other offences against justice procedures7475.00% (4)
Resist or hinder officer10911.11% (9)
Arson61500.00% (1)
Assault Police21100.00% (1)
Domestic violence related assault836625.76% (66)
Non-domestic violence related assault895561.82% (55)
Blackmail and extortion34-25.00% (4)
Criminal intent38-62.50% (8)
Offensive conduct3250.00% (2)
Offensive language01-100.00% (1)
Trespass20195.26% (19)
Cultivating cannabis10100.00% (0)
Dealing, trafficking in amphetamines166166.67% (6)
Dealing, trafficking in cannabis50500.00% (0)
Dealing, trafficking in cocaine27-71.43% (7)
Dealing, trafficking in ecstasy220.00% (2)
Dealing, trafficking in narcotics10100.00% (0)
Dealing, trafficking in other drugs01-100.00% (1)
Other drug offences42100.00% (2)
Possession and/or use of amphetamines241926.32% (19)
Possession and/or use of cannabis1621-23.81% (21)
Possession and/or use of cocaine10100.00% (0)
Possession and/or use of ecstasy02-100.00% (2)
Possession and/or use of narcotics110.00% (1)
Possession and/or use of other drugs911-18.18% (11)
Attempted murder10100.00% (0)
Intimidation, stalking and harassment867022.86% (70)
Liquor offences21100.00% (1)
Malicious damage to property85105-19.05% (105)
Other offences1012-16.67% (12)
Other offences against the person03-100.00% (3)
Pornography offences50500.00% (0)
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences272222.73% (22)
Robbery with a firearm10100.00% (0)
Robbery with a weapon not a firearm12-50.00% (2)
Robbery without a weapon6450.00% (4)
Sexual assault15147.14% (14)
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences161233.33% (12)
Break and enter dwelling4866-27.27% (66)
Break and enter non-dwelling1525-40.00% (25)
Fraud94878.05% (87)
Motor vehicle theft393221.88% (32)
Other theft3334-2.94% (34)
Receiving or handling stolen goods191435.71% (14)
Steal from dwelling484214.29% (42)
Steal from motor vehicle87116-25.00% (116)
Steal from person36-50.00% (6)
Steal from retail store1381352.22% (135)
Transport regulatory offences15101-85.15% (101)

Overview

No of incidents (Year ending Dec 2025), people in 2021

Crime 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 Mayfield (newcastle), NSW

  • How common is car theft in the Mayfield (newcastle), NSW?

    There were 32 motor vehicle theft incident(s) recorded between Year ending Dec 2025, averaging 1 incident every 11.4 day.

  • Is Mayfield (newcastle), NSW safe in 2026

    Based on official statistics, Mayfield (newcastle), NSW may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 12,223 incidents per 100,000 people for the Year ending Dec 2025 is higher than the overall crime rate in New South Wales.

  • What is the most common crime in Mayfield (newcastle), NSW?

    In 2025, the most common crime type in Mayfield (newcastle), NSW was Theft with 524 reported incidents.

  • Has crime in the Mayfield (newcastle), NSW increased or decreased in the past 5 years?

    Crime rates have decreased by 7% over the past five years.

  • What is rate of criminal against person in Mayfield (newcastle), NSW?

    In Year ending Dec 2025, there were 304 incident against persons in Mayfield (newcastle), NSW, including homicide, assault, sexual offences,robbery, and other crimes against the person.

  • What is the rate of property crime in Mayfield (newcastle), NSW?

    In Year ending Dec 2025, there were 615 property crime incident in Mayfield (newcastle), NSW, including arson, theft, and malicious damage to property.

  • What is the number of drug offenses in Mayfield (newcastle), NSW?

    In Year ending Dec 2025, Mayfield (newcastle), NSW recorded 82 drug incident, including cocaine, narcotics, cannabis, amphetamines, ecstasy and other drugs.

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If you’re considering living near Mayfield (newcastle) , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.

  • Mayfield North - 24 incidents (0.00000 per 100,000 people)
  • Georgetown - 74 incidents (0.03571 per 100,000 people)
  • Mayfield East - 85 incidents (0.04738 per 100,000 people)
  • Maryville - 80 incidents (0.04788 per 100,000 people)
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  • Hamilton North - 84 incidents (0.08994 per 100,000 people)
  • Mayfield West - 230 incidents (0.11540 per 100,000 people)
  • Islington - 300 incidents (0.14808 per 100,000 people)
  • Waratah - 1360 incidents (0.27603 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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