Herons Creek Crime Index

16

(100 is safest)

Safer than 16% of most Australia suburbs

Herons Creek Crime Map

Herons Creek crime map

Herons Creek Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Herons Creek
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 25, down 17% from 30 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Herons Creek is in the 20th percentile for safety, meaning 80% of NSW suburbs are safer than Herons Creek and 20% of suburbs are more dangerous than Herons Creek.
  • There were no assault offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • 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 17% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 25% (2 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 increased by 200% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 75% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Herons Creek: An In-Depth Analysis

AU Crime Rate analyzed crime data from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research and found that crime rates in Herons Creek are considerably higher than the average across most suburbs in Australia. In fact, it is considered safer than about 16% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in Herons Creek are higher than approximately 80% of other suburbs in NSW. Consequently, the suburb has low scores for public safety.

Your chance of becoming a victim of a crime if you live here? It’s 1 in 13 based on the combined crime rate of offences against the person and property while the risk of becoming a victim of crime in New South Wales is at 1 in 20.

Discovering the full picture of Herons Creek’s crime statistics is crucial, and delving into the details of its against the person and property crime data is the key. By doing so, we can uncover which type of crime is more prevalent, whether it be violent or property-related, and gain a deeper understanding of the crime rate in Herons Creek. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

Herons Creek Crime rate for crimes against the person is 408 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the NSW average rate is 1500. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in Herons Creek was 1 in 244. The crimes against persons included in this analysis are homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion.

According to our data, the likelihood of an individual becoming a victim of property crime in Herons Creek is 1 in 14, with a rate of 6531 incidents per 100,000 inhabitants. It is important to note that the average rate of property crime in NSW is 3158 incidents per 100,000 residents. The property crimes included in this analysis consist of 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.

Herons Creek Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person1408
Property and deception offences166531
Drug offences2816
Public order and security offences1408
Justice procedures offences41633
Other offences1408
Total2510204

Herons Creek Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 244

In Herons Creek

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Herons Creek vs NSW

Herons Creek population: 245

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault0628640770
Sexual offences0146500179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment140910408501
Other offences against the person01883023

Here is a breakdown of the major crimes against the person (violent crimes) including the number of offences and Herons 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 assault00

Herons Creek Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 14

In Herons Creek

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Herons Creek vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Herons Creek vs NSW, Australia

Herons Creek population: 245

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft1018002840822204
Burglary/Break and Enter5249672041306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property149136408602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft31224
Steal from motor vehicle31224
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling2816
Break and enter non-dwelling31224

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Herons Creek vs NSW

Drug Offences: Herons 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 possession23403281641667
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: Herons Creek vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct117321408212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences0146640179.54

Herons Creek Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Herons Creek vs NSW

Herons Creek Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Herons Creek in 2021?

According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 0 murders in Herons 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 Herons 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 Herons Creek is steal from motor vehicle.

What is the crime rate in Herons Creek?

The overall crime rate in Herons Creek, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 10204 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 Herons Creek a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Herons Creek total crime rate in 2021 was 10204. This means it’s 20% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Herons Creek has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Herons Creek safe at night?

43% of crimes in Herons Creek occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Herons Creek at night.

Total Crime Stats of Herons 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 assault00
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault00
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault00
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences01
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery20
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 harassment01
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft13
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle33
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods20
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling01
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud21
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences02
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling22
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling413
Property and deception offencesArsonArson10
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property41
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 cannabis10
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines01
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs21
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 amphetamines20
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 offences00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass41
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 offences20
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 offences01
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order01
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions03
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