Crime & Disadvantage Ashfield NSW 2131

Crime & Safety in Ashfield (NSW) NSW 2131: Is it safe?

Safety Score in Ashfield (NSW)

The higher the score, the more free the area is from crime.
Sources: TORREN, BOCSAR and Microburbs, 1997 - 2023

Ashfield (NSW)

57.2

Sydney

75.3

Field	Value	VS Sydney	Trend
Night time safety (LGA)	62.1%	Top 41%	Data for Dec 2014
Thefts (all types)	1 incident per 43.2 residents	Bottom 45%	332% to Dec 2021
Total violent crime	1 incident per 453 residents	Bottom 10%	53% to Dec 2021
Domestic violence related assault	1 incident per 484 residents	Bottom 9%	37% to Dec 2021

Disadvantage in Ashfield (NSW)

Ashfield (NSW) Hyperlocal Public Housing Map

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The proportion of residents under 65 who rely on government support, live in high stress environments or are otherwise alienated from mainstream society.
Sources: ABS, ATO, DSS, TORREN and Microburbs, 2001 - 2023

Ashfield (NSW)

13.0%

Sydney

13.6%

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Suburbs

Field	Value	VS Sydney	Trend
Alienation level	5.4	Top 16%	Data for Dec 2019
Homelessness (SA2)	1.9%	Top 18%	147% to Dec 2019
Average welfare payments (Postcode)	$5,960	Bottom 21%	41% to Dec 2019
Public housing	1.1%	Top 17%	Data for Jan 2021
Unemployed	0.0%	Bottom 28%	4% to Dec 2021
Welfare recipients (Postcode)	495	Top 17%	9% to Dec 2020

Addiction Levels in Ashfield (NSW)

The proportion of residents who have at least one addiction including alcoholism, gambling and illicit drugs.
Sources: TORREN, BOCSAR and Microburbs, 1997 - 2023

Ashfield (NSW)

37.0

Sydney

34.8

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Suburbs

Field	Value	VS Sydney	Trend
Alcoholics - people (LGA)	13.0%	Bottom 28%	Data for Dec 2018
Drug offences (all types)	1 incident per 253 residents	Bottom 19%	70% to Dec 2021
Poker machines	801	Top 1%	Data for Dec 2022
Betting and gaming offences	0	Top 49%	Data for Dec 2021