Killara Crime Index

91

(100 is safest)

Safer than 91% of most Australia suburbs

Killara Crime Map

Killara crime map

Killara Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Killara
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 213, up 6% from 201 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Killara is in the 85th percentile for safety, meaning 15% of NSW suburbs are safer than Killara and 85% of suburbs are more dangerous than Killara.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 28% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 31% (4 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 41% (11 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 26% (15 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 increased by 300% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 30% (8 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Killara: 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, Killara is ranked safer than 91% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Killara crime rate is noticeably lower than the average compared to most Australia’s suburbs.

In NSW, only about 15% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Killara. As a result, Killara has very high scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of Killara, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 69 (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 Killara’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 Killara’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Killara’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 Killara is 414 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 Killara is 1 in 240. 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 Killara is 1 in 97. This is equal to a rate of 1017 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.

Killara Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person44414
Property and deception offences1081017
Drug offences438
Public order and security offences12113
Justice procedures offences766
Other offences38358
Total2132006

Killara Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 240

In Killara

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Killara vs NSW

Killara population: 10619

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault2362864217770
Sexual offences91465085179
Robbery317602822
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment94091085501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault766
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences219
Domestic violence related assault17160
Non-domestic violence related assault657

Killara Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 97

In Killara

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Killara vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Killara vs NSW, Australia

Killara population: 10619

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft731800286872204
Burglary/Break and Enter1624967151306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property1949136179602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft438
Steal from motor vehicle14132
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling1094
Break and enter non-dwelling657

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Killara vs NSW

Drug Offences: 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 possession3340322841667
Drug dealing and trafficking0629307705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences15841972

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: Killara vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct91732185212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences31466428179.54

Killara Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Killara vs NSW

Killara Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Killara in 2021?

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

What is the crime rate in Killara?

The overall crime rate in Killara, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 2006 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 Killara a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Killara total crime rate in 2021 was 2006. This means it’s 85% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Killara has a very high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Killara safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of 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 Police00
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault917
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault96
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault57
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences839
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery382
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 harassment149
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person10
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft24
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle614
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods12
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling79
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person01
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud3839
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences44
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling2510
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling216
Property and deception offencesArsonArson10
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property2719
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 cannabis43
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 drugs10
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 cannabis10
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences11
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass25
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent04
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences43
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences38
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences2115
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences115
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order24
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions22
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures01

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