Halfway Creek Crime Index

6

(100 is safest)

Safer than 6% of most Australia suburbs

Halfway Creek Crime Map

Halfway Creek crime map

Halfway Creek Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Halfway Creek
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 57, up 4% from 55 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Halfway Creek is in the 7th percentile for safety, meaning 93% of NSW suburbs are safer than Halfway Creek and 7% of suburbs are more dangerous than Halfway Creek.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 25% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • There were no sexual offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There were no homicide offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of burglary offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (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 50% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Halfway Creek: 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 Halfway Creek’s crime rate is considerably higher than the average across most suburbs in Australia, as it is ranked safer than only 6% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 93% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Halfway Creek. Therefore, Halfway Creek’s public safety metrics are low.

How risky is that? Living in Halfway Creek comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 6 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 Halfway Creek’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 Halfway Creek.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Halfway Creek crime statistics shows that there are 4348 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 Halfway Creek are 1 in 22.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Halfway Creek, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 10, equivalent to a rate of 9486 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.

Halfway Creek Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person114348
Property and deception offences249486
Drug offences41581
Public order and security offences31186
Justice procedures offences103953
Other offences51976
Total5722530

Halfway Creek Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 22

In Halfway Creek

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Halfway Creek vs NSW

Halfway Creek population: 253

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault6628642372770
Sexual offences0146500179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment5409101976501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault00
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences00
Domestic violence related assault62372
Non-domestic violence related assault00

Halfway Creek Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 10

In Halfway Creek

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Halfway Creek vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Halfway Creek vs NSW, Australia

Halfway Creek population: 253

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft2218002886962204
Burglary/Break and Enter0249670306
Arson1376039546
Malicious damage to property149136395602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft00
Steal from motor vehicle00
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling00
Break and enter non-dwelling00

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Halfway Creek vs NSW

Drug Offences: Halfway 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 possession334032118641667
Drug dealing and trafficking162933957705
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: Halfway Creek vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct117321395212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences214664791179.54

Halfway Creek Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Halfway Creek vs NSW

Halfway Creek Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Halfway Creek in 2021?

According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 0 murders in Halfway 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 Halfway 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 Halfway Creek is fraud.

What is the crime rate in Halfway Creek?

The overall crime rate in Halfway Creek, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 22530 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 Halfway Creek a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Halfway Creek total crime rate in 2021 was 22530. This means it’s 7% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Halfway Creek has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Halfway Creek safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of Halfway 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 assault66
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault20
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault00
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences018
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery150
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 harassment35
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle20
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store10
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods11
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud1518
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences33
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling00
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling310
Property and deception offencesArsonArson01
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property21
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 cannabis03
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 drugs00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis01
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis20
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass01
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 offences35
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order25
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions14
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer01
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