East Killara Crime Index

98

(100 is safest)

Safer than 98% of most Australia suburbs

East Killara Crime Map

East Killara crime map

East Killara Crime Statistics at a Glance

The chart below shows the 60-month trend of the number of offences that occurred in East Killara.

60-month trend of criminal incidents across East Killara
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 33, down 6% from 35 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • East Killara is in the 96th percentile for safety, meaning 4% of NSW suburbs are safer than East Killara and 96% of suburbs are more dangerous than East Killara.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 75% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 150% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no homicide offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of burglary offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 60% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There was no change in the number of theft offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There were no robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There were no motor vehicle theft offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 40% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in East Killara: An In-Depth Analysis

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of recent crime data from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) reveals that East Killara’s crime rate is noticeably lower than the average compared to most Australia’s suburbs, as it is ranked safer than only 98% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 4% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to East Killara. Therefore, East Killara’s public safety metrics are very high.

How risky is that? Living in East Killara comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 115 of becoming a victim of crime, considering the total rate of crimes against the person and property. In contrast, the average chance of falling victim to crime in New South Wales stands at 1 in 20.

To better understand East Killara’s overall crime rate, it is essential to examine its performance in crimes against the person and property crimes separately. This approach can provide further insight into whether violent crimes, property crimes, or both, are the primary drivers of the general crime rate in East Killara.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of East Killara crime statistics shows that there are 310 incidents against the person per 100,000 inhabitants in a standard year, compared to the NSW average rate of 1500. As a result, the chances of becoming a victim of crimes such as homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion in East Killara are 1 in 322.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in East Killara, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 181, equivalent to a rate of 551 per 100,000 residents. As a reference, the property crime rate for every 100,000 residents in NSW is 3158.

Looking to understand the various types of criminal offences in New South Wales and make sense of crime data? Check out our NSW crime glossary for easy-to-understand definitions of common criminal offences.

East Killara Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person9310
Property and deception offences16551
Drug offences269
Public order and security offences134
Justice procedures offences134
Other offences4138
Total331136

East Killara Crimes Against the Person

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of a Crime Against the Person

1 in 322

In East Killara

1 in 65

In NSW

Crimes Against the Person Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Violent crimes against the person in East Killara vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: East Killara vs NSW

East Killara population: 2905

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault16286434770
Sexual offences514650172179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment340910103501
Other offences against the person01883023

Here is a breakdown of the major crimes against the person (violent crimes) including the number of offences and East Killara crime rates for the selected offences.

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault134
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences4138
Domestic violence related assault00
Non-domestic violence related assault00

East Killara Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 181

In East Killara

1 in 30

In NSW

Property and Deception Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Property offences in East Killara vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: East Killara vs NSW, Australia

East Killara population: 2905

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft111800283792204
Burglary/Break and Enter22496769306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property349136103602

An overview of the major property and deception offences, including East Killara crime statistics for each offence type.

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft00
Steal from motor vehicle269
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling269
Break and enter non-dwelling00

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in East Killara vs NSW

Drug Offences: East Killara vs New South Wales

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Drug use and possession2340326941667
Drug dealing and trafficking0629307705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences05841072

Public Order and Security Offences

Public Order and Security Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Public order and security offences comparison chart

Public Order and Security Offences: East Killara vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct11732134212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences0146640179.54

East Killara Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in East Killara vs NSW

East Killara Crime FAQs

How many murders were in East Killara in 2021?

According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 0 murders in East Killara in 2021. The number of homicides (which includes murders, attempted murder, murder conspiracy, and manslaughters) was 0.

What’s the most common crime in East Killara?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in East Killara is fraud.

What is the crime rate in East Killara?

The overall crime rate in East Killara, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 1136 in the year ending December 2021.

However, it’s important to note that this is an aggregate figure that includes all types of crime, and some types of offences are more prevalent than others. Additionally, crime rates can vary by location, with some areas experiencing higher rates of certain types of crime than others.

Is East Killara a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that East Killara total crime rate in 2021 was 1136. This means it’s 96% safer than all NSW suburbs. So East Killara has a very high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is East Killara safe at night?

34% of crimes in East Killara occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in East Killara at night.

Total Crime Stats of East Killara

DivisionSubdivisionOffence typeYear (2020)Year (2021)
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder00
Crimes against the personHomicideAttempted murder00
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder accessory, conspiracy00
Crimes against the personHomicideManslaughter00
Crimes against the personAssaultAssault Police01
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault30
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault10
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault11
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences17
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery84
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping00
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion00
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment23
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle02
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling32
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud87
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences00
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling42
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling110
Property and deception offencesArsonArson00
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property53
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis12
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent01
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences10
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences00
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences01
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences03
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order30
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions01
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures00

Note: The data for murder and manslaughter refers to the number of recorded victims, not criminal incidents.

References

  • NSW Police public site
  • NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR).
  • Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Census QuickStats for all persons

Greater Capital City Statistical Area

Greater Sydney