Killarney Heights Crime Index

93

(100 is safest)

Safer than 93% of most Australia suburbs

Killarney Heights Crime Map

Killarney Heights crime map

Killarney Heights Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Killarney Heights
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 69, up 25% from 55 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Killarney Heights is in the 92st percentile for safety, meaning 9% of NSW suburbs are safer than Killarney Heights and 91% of suburbs are more dangerous than Killarney Heights.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 63% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 250% (5 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 50% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 68% (13 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 400% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 50% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Killarney Heights: 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 Killarney Heights’s crime rate is noticeably lower than the average compared to most Australia’s suburbs, as it is ranked safer than only 93% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 9% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Killarney Heights. Therefore, Killarney Heights’s public safety metrics are very high.

How risky is that? Living in Killarney Heights comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 75 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 Killarney Heights’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 Killarney Heights.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Killarney Heights crime statistics shows that there are 357 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 Killarney Heights are 1 in 279.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Killarney Heights, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 103, equivalent to a rate of 960 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.

Killarney Heights Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person16357
Property and deception offences43960
Drug offences00
Public order and security offences122
Justice procedures offences00
Other offences9201
Total691540

Killarney Heights Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 279

In Killarney Heights

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in Killarney Heights vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Killarney Heights vs NSW

Killarney Heights population: 4481

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault36286467770
Sexual offences714650156179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment640910134501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault122
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences6134
Domestic violence related assault122
Non-domestic violence related assault245

Killarney Heights Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 103

In Killarney Heights

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Killarney Heights vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Killarney Heights vs NSW, Australia

Killarney Heights population: 4481

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft321800287142204
Burglary/Break and Enter624967134306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property549136112602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft5112
Steal from motor vehicle9201
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling5112
Break and enter non-dwelling122

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Killarney Heights vs NSW

Drug Offences: Killarney Heights 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 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: Killarney Heights vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct0173210212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences11466422179.54

Killarney Heights Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Killarney Heights vs NSW

Killarney Heights Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Killarney Heights in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Killarney Heights?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Killarney Heights is fraud.

What is the crime rate in Killarney Heights?

The overall crime rate in Killarney Heights, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 1540 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 Killarney Heights a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Killarney Heights total crime rate in 2021 was 1540. This means it’s 91% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Killarney Heights has a very high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Killarney Heights safe at night?

41% of crimes in Killarney Heights occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Killarney Heights at night.

Total Crime Stats of Killarney Heights

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 assault81
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault02
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault21
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences012
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery86
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 harassment36
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft15
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle49
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store30
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling12
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person10
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud812
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences14
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling25
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling211
Property and deception offencesArsonArson00
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property105
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine10
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis20
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 cannabis00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass20
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 offences11
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 offences29
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order10
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