Kurrajong Hills Crime Index

66

(100 is safest)

Safer than 66% of most Australia suburbs

Kurrajong Hills Crime Map

Kurrajong Hills crime map

Kurrajong Hills Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Kurrajong Hills
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 13, up 8% from 12 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Kurrajong Hills is in the 88th percentile for safety, meaning 12% of NSW suburbs are safer than Kurrajong Hills and 88% of suburbs are more dangerous than Kurrajong Hills.
  • 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 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 decreased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 200% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There was no change in the number of motor vehicle theft offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Kurrajong Hills: An In-Depth Analysis

Based on the latest crime statistics from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, AU Crime Rate’s analysis indicates that Kurrajong Hills is safer than only 66% of all suburbs across the nation, regardless of population size. This implies that Kurrajong Hills’s crime rate is below average to the majority of suburbs in Australia.

How does Kurrajong Hills perform compared to other suburbs of all population sizes in NSW? The crime rate in Kurrajong Hills is greater than that of roughly 12% of other suburbs in NSW, leading to very high public safety scores.

As a resident of Kurrajong Hills, the likelihood of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 59 based on the combined crime rate of offences against the person and property. This is in contrast to the New South Wales average, where the chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 20.

To get a more comprehensive understanding of Kurrajong Hills’s crime statistics, it is essential to take a closer look at its against the person and property crime data. This examination is particularly critical because it enables us to determine whether violent crime, property crime, or both are the primary contributors to the total crime rate in Kurrajong Hills. By doing so, we can gain a more in-depth insight into the nature and extent of crime in Kurrajong Hills.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis has uncovered that the rate of crimes against the person in Kurrajong Hills is 559 per one hundred thousand inhabitants. By contrast, the statewide average for such crimes stands at 1500. This suggests that experiencing serious offences like homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, or extortion is 1 in 178 if you reside in Kurrajong Hills.

Our data reveals that the odds of becoming a victim of property crime in Kurrajong Hills are 1 in 88, with a rate of 1119 incidents per 100,000 residents. Keep in mind that the NSW average is 3158 incidents per 100,000 residents. The types of property crimes tracked in this analysis 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.

Kurrajong Hills Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person4559
Property and deception offences81119
Drug offences00
Public order and security offences00
Justice procedures offences00
Other offences1140
Total131818

Kurrajong Hills Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 178

In Kurrajong Hills

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Kurrajong Hills vs NSW

Kurrajong Hills population: 715

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault162864140770
Sexual offences114650140179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment240910280501
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 Hills crime rates for the selected offences.

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault1140
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences00
Domestic violence related assault1140
Non-domestic violence related assault00

Kurrajong Hills Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 88

In Kurrajong Hills

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Kurrajong Hills vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Kurrajong Hills vs NSW, Australia

Kurrajong Hills population: 715

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft61800288392204
Burglary/Break and Enter0249670306
Arson2376028046
Malicious damage to property0491360602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft1140
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 Kurrajong Hills vs NSW

Drug Offences: Kurrajong Hills 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 Hills 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

Kurrajong Hills Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Kurrajong Hills vs NSW

Kurrajong Hills Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Kurrajong Hills in 2021?

According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 0 murders in Kurrajong Hills 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 Hills?

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 Hills is fraud.

What is the crime rate in Kurrajong Hills?

The overall crime rate in Kurrajong Hills, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 1818 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 Hills a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Kurrajong Hills total crime rate in 2021 was 1818. This means it’s 88% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Kurrajong Hills has a very high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Kurrajong Hills safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of Kurrajong Hills

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 assault01
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault10
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault01
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences04
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery10
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 harassment22
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft11
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods01
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud14
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences00
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling10
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling010
Property and deception offencesArsonArson12
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property20
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 conductTrespass00
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 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 offences21
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