East Kurrajong Crime Index

93

(100 is safest)

Safer than 93% of most Australia suburbs

East Kurrajong Crime Map

East Kurrajong crime map

East Kurrajong Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across East Kurrajong
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 51, up 31% from 39 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • East Kurrajong is in the 82nd percentile for safety, meaning 18% of NSW suburbs are safer than East Kurrajong and 82% of suburbs are more dangerous than East Kurrajong.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 60% (6 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (2 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 increased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 13% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 67% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 25% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in East Kurrajong: An In-Depth Analysis

Based on the latest crime statistics from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, AU Crime Rate’s analysis indicates that East Kurrajong is safer than only 93% of all suburbs across the nation, regardless of population size. This implies that East Kurrajong’s crime rate is noticeably lower than the average compared to most Australia’s suburbs.

How does East Kurrajong perform compared to other suburbs of all population sizes in NSW? The crime rate in East Kurrajong is greater than that of roughly 18% of other suburbs in NSW, leading to very high public safety scores.

As a resident of East Kurrajong, the likelihood of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 75 based on the combined crime rate of offences against the person and property. This is in contrast to the New South Wales average, where the chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 20.

To get a more comprehensive understanding of East Kurrajong’s crime statistics, it is essential to take a closer look at its against the person and property crime data. This examination is particularly critical because it enables us to determine whether violent crime, property crime, or both are the primary contributors to the total crime rate in East Kurrajong. By doing so, we can gain a more in-depth insight into the nature and extent of crime in East Kurrajong.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis has uncovered that the rate of crimes against the person in East Kurrajong is 453 per one hundred thousand inhabitants. By contrast, the statewide average for such crimes stands at 1500. This suggests that experiencing serious offences like homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, or extortion is 1 in 220 if you reside in East Kurrajong.

Our data reveals that the odds of becoming a victim of property crime in East Kurrajong are 1 in 115, with a rate of 860 incidents per 100,000 residents. Keep in mind that the NSW average is 3158 incidents per 100,000 residents. The types of property crimes tracked in this analysis include theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property.

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 Kurrajong Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person10453
Property and deception offences19860
Drug offences3136
Public order and security offences6272
Justice procedures offences3136
Other offences10453
Total512309

East Kurrajong Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 220

In East Kurrajong

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: East Kurrajong vs NSW

East Kurrajong population: 2209

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault462864181770
Sexual offences0146500179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment640910272501
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 Kurrajong crime rates for the selected offences.

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault00
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences00
Domestic violence related assault4181
Non-domestic violence related assault00

East Kurrajong Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 115

In East Kurrajong

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in East Kurrajong vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: East Kurrajong vs NSW, Australia

East Kurrajong population: 2209

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft91800284072204
Burglary/Break and Enter22496791306
Arson237609146
Malicious damage to property649136272602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft145
Steal from motor vehicle00
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling145
Break and enter non-dwelling145

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in East Kurrajong vs NSW

Drug Offences: East Kurrajong 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 possession034032041667
Drug dealing and trafficking0629307705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs11116451366
Other drug offences258419172

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 Kurrajong vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct417321181212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences21466491179.54

East Kurrajong Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in East Kurrajong vs NSW

East Kurrajong Crime FAQs

How many murders were in East Kurrajong in 2021?

According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 0 murders in East Kurrajong 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 Kurrajong?

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 Kurrajong is fraud.

What is the crime rate in East Kurrajong?

The overall crime rate in East Kurrajong, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 2309 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 Kurrajong a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that East Kurrajong total crime rate in 2021 was 2309. This means it’s 82% safer than all NSW suburbs. So East Kurrajong has a very high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is East Kurrajong safe at night?

39% of crimes in East Kurrajong occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in East Kurrajong at night.

Total Crime Stats of East Kurrajong

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 Police00
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault104
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault00
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault10
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences17
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery30
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 harassment66
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft31
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle10
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling01
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud37
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences10
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling11
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling011
Property and deception offencesArsonArson12
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property86
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 cannabis00
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 cannabis11
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences02
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass04
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent00
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences22
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences00
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences010
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order03
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions00
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