Killingworth Crime Index

48

(100 is safest)

Safer than 48% of most Australia suburbs

Killingworth Crime Map

Killingworth crime map

Killingworth Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Killingworth
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 26, up 53% from 17 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Killingworth is in the 62st percentile for safety, meaning 39% of NSW suburbs are safer than Killingworth and 61% of suburbs are more dangerous than Killingworth.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 300% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (1 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 200% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 50% (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 decreased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no motor vehicle theft offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 50% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Killingworth: 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, Killingworth is ranked safer than 48% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Killingworth crime rate is about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia.

In NSW, only about 39% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Killingworth. As a result, Killingworth has high scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of Killingworth, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 35 (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 Killingworth’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 Killingworth’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Killingworth’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 Killingworth is 577 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 Killingworth is 1 in 172. 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 Killingworth is 1 in 45. This is equal to a rate of 2165 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.

Killingworth Crime Rates by Offences Division

Killingworth Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 172

In Killingworth

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Killingworth vs NSW

Killingworth population: 693

NSW population: 8058541

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

Killingworth Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 45

In Killingworth

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Killingworth vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Killingworth vs NSW, Australia

Killingworth population: 693

NSW population: 8058541

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

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Killingworth vs NSW

Drug Offences: Killingworth vs New South Wales

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: Killingworth vs NSW

Killingworth Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Killingworth vs NSW

Killingworth Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Killingworth in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Killingworth?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Killingworth is malicious damage to property.

What is the crime rate in Killingworth?

The overall crime rate in Killingworth, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 3752 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 Killingworth a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Killingworth total crime rate in 2021 was 3752. This means it’s 61% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Killingworth has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Killingworth safe at night?

35% of crimes in Killingworth occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Killingworth at night.

Total Crime Stats of Killingworth

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