Moore Creek Crime Index

93

(100 is safest)

Safer than 93% of most Australia suburbs

Moore Creek Crime Map

Moore Creek crime map

Moore Creek Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Moore Creek
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 48, up 17% from 41 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Moore Creek is in the 90th percentile for safety, meaning 10% of NSW suburbs are safer than Moore Creek and 90% of suburbs are more dangerous than Moore Creek.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 67% (4 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 decreased by 17% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 7% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (1 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 decreased by 33% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Moore 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, Moore Creek is ranked safer than 93% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Moore Creek crime rate is noticeably lower than the average compared to most Australia’s suburbs.

In NSW, only about 10% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Moore Creek. As a result, Moore Creek has very high scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of Moore Creek, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 75 (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 Moore 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 Moore Creek’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Moore 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 Moore Creek is 487 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 Moore Creek is 1 in 204. 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 Moore Creek is 1 in 119. This is equal to a rate of 835 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.

Moore Creek Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person14487
Property and deception offences24835
Drug offences270
Public order and security offences6209
Justice procedures offences135
Other offences135
Total481671

Moore Creek Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 204

In Moore Creek

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Moore Creek vs NSW

Moore Creek population: 2873

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault26286470770
Sexual offences21465070179
Robbery117603522
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment940910313501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault135
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences135
Domestic violence related assault270
Non-domestic violence related assault00

Moore Creek Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 119

In Moore Creek

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Moore Creek vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Moore Creek vs NSW, Australia

Moore Creek population: 2873

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft151800285222204
Burglary/Break and Enter524967174306
Arson237607046
Malicious damage to property24913670602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft00
Steal from motor vehicle270
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling3104
Break and enter non-dwelling270

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Moore Creek vs NSW

Drug Offences: Moore 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 possession1340323541667
Drug dealing and trafficking0629307705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs11116351366
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: Moore Creek vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct21732170212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences414664139179.54

Moore Creek Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Moore Creek vs NSW

Moore Creek Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Moore Creek in 2021?

According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 0 murders in Moore 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 Moore 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 Moore Creek is fraud.

What is the crime rate in Moore Creek?

The overall crime rate in Moore Creek, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 1671 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 Moore Creek a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Moore Creek total crime rate in 2021 was 1671. This means it’s 90% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Moore Creek has a very high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Moore Creek safe at night?

46% of crimes in Moore Creek occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Moore Creek at night.

Total Crime Stats of Moore 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 assault42
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault20
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault11
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences110
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 harassment49
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft10
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle42
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods10
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling32
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud410
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences11
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling43
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling212
Property and deception offencesArsonArson12
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property32
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 cannabis01
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass12
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 offences34
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 offences11
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions01
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