Falls Creek Crime Index

51

(100 is safest)

Safer than 51% of most Australia suburbs

Falls Creek Crime Map

Falls Creek crime map

Falls Creek Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Falls Creek
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 37, down 29% from 52 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Falls Creek is in the 59th percentile for safety, meaning 41% of NSW suburbs are safer than Falls Creek and 59% of suburbs are more dangerous than Falls Creek.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 25% (1 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 decreased by 27% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There was no change in the number of motor vehicle theft offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 150% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Falls Creek: An In-Depth Analysis

According to AU Crime Rate’s analysis of the latest crime statistics from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, Falls Creek is ranked safer than 51% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Falls Creek crime rate is about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia.

In NSW, only about 41% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Falls Creek. As a result, Falls Creek has high scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of Falls Creek, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 38 (based on the total crime rate of crimes against the person and property combined) while the New South Wales average is 1 in 20.

Let’s take a closer look at Falls Creek’s crime statistics and see how it fares in terms of crimes against person and property crimes. This information is crucial because it can shed light on whether violent or property crimes or both, are the primary factors driving Falls Creek’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Falls Creek’s crime data and what they reveal about the suburb’s safety and security? Let’s dive in!

AU Crime Rate’s analysis reveals that against the person crime rate in Falls Creek is 1065 per one hundred thousand inhabitants while the NSW average rate is 1500. So, one’s chances of becoming a victim of crimes against the person in Falls Creek is 1 in 93. The crimes against the person included in this analysis are homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion.

From our analysis, we discovered that your odds of becoming a victim of a property crime if you live in Falls Creek is 1 in 66. This is equal to a rate of 1491 per one hundred thousand residents compared to a rate of 3158 per 100,000 residents for NSW state. It’s worth mentioning that the property crimes tracked here 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.

Falls Creek Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person101065
Property and deception offences141491
Drug offences6639
Public order and security offences3319
Justice procedures offences1106
Other offences3319
Total373940

Falls Creek Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 93

In Falls Creek

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in Falls Creek vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Falls Creek vs NSW

Falls Creek population: 939

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault362864319770
Sexual offences0146500179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment740910745501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault00
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences00
Domestic violence related assault00
Non-domestic violence related assault3319

Falls Creek Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 66

In Falls Creek

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Falls Creek vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Falls Creek vs NSW, Australia

Falls Creek population: 939

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft81800288522204
Burglary/Break and Enter124967106306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property549136532602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft1106
Steal from motor vehicle1106
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling1106
Break and enter non-dwelling00

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Falls Creek vs NSW

Drug Offences: Falls Creek 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 possession43403242641667
Drug dealing and trafficking162931067705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs111161061366
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: Falls Creek vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct117321106212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences214664213179.54

Falls Creek Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Falls Creek vs NSW

Falls Creek Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Falls Creek in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Falls Creek?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Falls Creek is intimidation, stalking and harassment.

What is the crime rate in Falls Creek?

The overall crime rate in Falls Creek, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 3940 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 Falls Creek a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Falls Creek total crime rate in 2021 was 3940. This means it’s 59% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Falls Creek has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Falls Creek safe at night?

40% of crimes in Falls Creek occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Falls Creek at night.

Total Crime Stats of Falls Creek

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 assault30
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault13
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault10
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences12
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 harassment57
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft11
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle11
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods11
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling20
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud32
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences33
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling01
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling010
Property and deception offencesArsonArson20
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property25
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 cannabis23
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines30
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs41
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine01
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 offences00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass21
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 offences42
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 offences83
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order10
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions11
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