King Creek Crime Index

87

(100 is safest)

Safer than 87% of most Australia suburbs

King Creek Crime Map

King Creek crime map

King Creek Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across King Creek
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 48, up 33% from 36 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • King Creek is in the 77th percentile for safety, meaning 23% of NSW suburbs are safer than King Creek and 77% of suburbs are more dangerous than King Creek.
  • There was no change in the number of assault offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 400% (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 increased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 33% (4 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% (3 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 40% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in King Creek: 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, King Creek is ranked safer than 87% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that King Creek crime rate is noticeably lower than the average compared to most Australia’s suburbs.

In NSW, only about 23% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than King Creek. As a result, King Creek has very high scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of King Creek, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 59 (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 King Creek’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 King Creek’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about King Creek’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 King Creek is 697 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 King Creek is 1 in 143. 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 King Creek is 1 in 103. This is equal to a rate of 965 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.

King Creek Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person13697
Property and deception offences18965
Drug offences154
Public order and security offences9482
Justice procedures offences5268
Other offences2107
Total482572

King Creek Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 143

In King Creek

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: King Creek vs NSW

King Creek population: 1866

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault462864214770
Sexual offences414650214179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment540910268501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault3161
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences154
Domestic violence related assault3161
Non-domestic violence related assault154

King Creek Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 103

In King Creek

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in King Creek vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: King Creek vs NSW, Australia

King Creek population: 1866

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft81800284292204
Burglary/Break and Enter224967107306
Arson137605446
Malicious damage to property749136375602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft00
Steal from motor vehicle00
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling2107
Break and enter non-dwelling00

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in King Creek vs NSW

Drug Offences: King 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 possession1340325441667
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: King Creek vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct317321161212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences614664322179.54

King Creek Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in King Creek vs NSW

King Creek Crime FAQs

How many murders were in King Creek in 2021?

According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 0 murders in King 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 King 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 King Creek is malicious damage to property.

What is the crime rate in King Creek?

The overall crime rate in King Creek, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 2572 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 King Creek a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that King Creek total crime rate in 2021 was 2572. This means it’s 77% safer than all NSW suburbs. So King Creek has a very high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is King Creek safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of King 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 assault43
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault01
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault03
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences03
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery41
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 harassment65
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft30
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle20
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling21
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud43
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences14
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling12
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling010
Property and deception offencesArsonArson11
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property57
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 cannabis01
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 cannabis10
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass23
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 offences26
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 offences02
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order12
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions13
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