Kurrajong Heights Crime Index

70

(100 is safest)

Safer than 70% of most Australia suburbs

Kurrajong Heights Crime Map

Kurrajong Heights crime map

Kurrajong Heights Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Kurrajong Heights
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 45, up 13% from 40 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Kurrajong Heights is in the 63rd percentile for safety, meaning 37% of NSW suburbs are safer than Kurrajong Heights and 63% of suburbs are more dangerous than Kurrajong Heights.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 17% (1 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.
  • 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% (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.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 75% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Kurrajong 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 Kurrajong Heights’s crime rate is below average to the majority of suburbs in Australia, as it is ranked safer than only 70% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 37% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Kurrajong Heights. Therefore, Kurrajong Heights’s public safety metrics are high.

How risky is that? Living in Kurrajong Heights comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 39 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 Kurrajong 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 Kurrajong Heights.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Kurrajong Heights crime statistics shows that there are 1362 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 Kurrajong Heights are 1 in 72.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Kurrajong Heights, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 88, equivalent to a rate of 1122 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.

Kurrajong Heights Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person171362
Property and deception offences141122
Drug offences00
Public order and security offences4321
Justice procedures offences2160
Other offences8641
Total453606

Kurrajong Heights Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 72

In Kurrajong Heights

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Kurrajong Heights vs NSW

Kurrajong Heights population: 1248

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault762864561770
Sexual offences414650321179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment640910481501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault180
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences3240
Domestic violence related assault7561
Non-domestic violence related assault00

Kurrajong Heights Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 88

In Kurrajong Heights

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Kurrajong Heights vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Kurrajong Heights vs NSW, Australia

Kurrajong Heights population: 1248

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft91800287212204
Burglary/Break and Enter324967240306
Arson137608046
Malicious damage to property14913680602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft00
Steal from motor vehicle2160
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling2160
Break and enter non-dwelling180

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Kurrajong Heights vs NSW

Drug Offences: Kurrajong 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: Kurrajong Heights vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct11732180212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences314664240179.54

Kurrajong Heights Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Kurrajong Heights vs NSW

Kurrajong Heights Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Kurrajong Heights in 2021?

According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 0 murders in Kurrajong 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 Kurrajong 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 Kurrajong Heights is domestic violence related assault.

What is the crime rate in Kurrajong Heights?

The overall crime rate in Kurrajong Heights, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 3606 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 Kurrajong Heights a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Kurrajong Heights total crime rate in 2021 was 3606. This means it’s 63% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Kurrajong Heights has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Kurrajong Heights safe at night?

39% of crimes in Kurrajong Heights occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Kurrajong Heights at night.

Total Crime Stats of Kurrajong 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 assault67
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault00
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault21
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences25
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery43
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 harassment86
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle02
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 offencesTheftFraud45
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences01
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling12
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling011
Property and deception offencesArsonArson11
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property41
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 cannabis10
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 drugs10
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 conductTrespass00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent11
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences53
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences04
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences04
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order22
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