Kirkham Crime Index

79

(100 is safest)

Safer than 79% of most Australia suburbs

Kirkham Crime Map

Kirkham crime map

Kirkham Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Kirkham
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 7, down 42% from 12 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Kirkham is in the 97th percentile for safety, meaning 3% of NSW suburbs are safer than Kirkham and 97% of suburbs are more dangerous than Kirkham.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 200% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • There was no change in the number of 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 75% (3 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.
  • There were no vandalism (Property damage) offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.

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Crime in Kirkham: 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 Kirkham’s crime rate is below average to the majority of suburbs in Australia, as it is ranked safer than only 79% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 3% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Kirkham. Therefore, Kirkham’s public safety metrics are very high.

How risky is that? Living in Kirkham comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 115 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 Kirkham’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 Kirkham.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Kirkham crime statistics shows that there are 722 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 Kirkham are 1 in 138.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Kirkham, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 692, equivalent to a rate of 144 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.

Kirkham Crime Rates by Offences Division

Kirkham Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 138

In Kirkham

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Kirkham vs NSW

Kirkham population: 693

NSW population: 8058541

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

Kirkham Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 692

In Kirkham

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Kirkham vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Kirkham vs NSW, Australia

Kirkham population: 693

NSW population: 8058541

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

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Kirkham vs NSW

Drug Offences: Kirkham 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: Kirkham vs NSW

Kirkham Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Kirkham vs NSW

Kirkham Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Kirkham in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Kirkham?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Kirkham is domestic violence related assault.

What is the crime rate in Kirkham?

The overall crime rate in Kirkham, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 1010 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 Kirkham a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Kirkham total crime rate in 2021 was 1010. This means it’s 97% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Kirkham has a very high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Kirkham safe at night?

45% of crimes in Kirkham occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Kirkham at night.

Total Crime Stats of Kirkham

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