Kings Forest Crime Index

14

(100 is safest)

Safer than 14% of most Australia suburbs

Kings Forest Crime Map

Kings Forest crime map

Kings Forest Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Kings Forest
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 3, down 57% from 7 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Kings Forest is in the 30th percentile for safety, meaning 70% of NSW suburbs are safer than Kings Forest and 30% of suburbs are more dangerous than Kings Forest.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • There were no sexual offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There were no homicide offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There were no burglary offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • 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 200% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Kings Forest: 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 Kings Forest are considerably higher than the average across most suburbs in Australia. In fact, it is considered safer than about 14% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in Kings Forest are higher than approximately 70% of other suburbs in NSW. Consequently, the suburb has moderate scores for public safety.

Your chance of becoming a victim of a crime if you live here? It’s 1 in 12 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 Kings Forest’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 Kings Forest. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

Kings Forest Crime rate for crimes against the person is 2500 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the NSW average rate is 1500. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in Kings Forest was 1 in 39. 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 Kings Forest is 1 in 19, with a rate of 5000 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.

Kings Forest Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person12500
Property and deception offences25000
Drug offences00
Public order and security offences00
Justice procedures offences00
Other offences00
Total37500

Kings Forest Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 39

In Kings Forest

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in Kings Forest vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Kings Forest vs NSW

Kings Forest population: 40

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 harassment1409102500501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

Kings Forest Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 19

In Kings Forest

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Kings Forest vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Kings Forest vs NSW, Australia

Kings Forest population: 40

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft018002802204
Burglary/Break and Enter0249670306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property2491365000602

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

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

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Kings Forest vs NSW

Drug Offences: Kings Forest 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: Kings Forest 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 offences0146640179.54

Kings Forest Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Kings Forest vs NSW

Kings Forest Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Kings Forest in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Kings Forest?

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

What is the crime rate in Kings Forest?

The overall crime rate in Kings Forest, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 7500 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 Kings Forest a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Kings Forest total crime rate in 2021 was 7500. This means it’s 30% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Kings Forest has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Kings Forest safe at night?

38% of crimes in Kings Forest occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Kings Forest at night.

Total Crime Stats of Kings Forest

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 assault10
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 offences00
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery00
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 harassment11
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling10
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud00
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences00
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling00
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling010
Property and deception offencesArsonArson00
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property02
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 cannabis00
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 intent10
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences10
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 offences00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order00
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