Mount Keira Crime Index

83

(100 is safest)

Safer than 83% of most Australia suburbs

Mount Keira Crime Map

Mount Keira crime map

Mount Keira Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Mount Keira
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 66, up 154% from 26 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Mount Keira is in the 59th percentile for safety, meaning 41% of NSW suburbs are safer than Mount Keira and 59% of suburbs are more dangerous than Mount Keira.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 200% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 33% (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 increased by 500% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 70% (7 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 increased by 200% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • 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 Mount Keira: 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 Mount Keira’s crime rate is noticeably lower than the average compared to most Australia’s suburbs, as it is ranked safer than only 83% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 41% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Mount Keira. Therefore, Mount Keira’s public safety metrics are high.

How risky is that? Living in Mount Keira comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 52 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 Mount Keira’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 Mount Keira.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Mount Keira crime statistics shows that there are 413 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 Mount Keira are 1 in 241.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Mount Keira, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 67, equivalent to a rate of 1476 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.

Mount Keira Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person7413
Property and deception offences251476
Drug offences4236
Public order and security offences3177
Justice procedures offences4236
Other offences231358
Total663896

Mount Keira Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 241

In Mount Keira

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in Mount Keira vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Mount Keira vs NSW

Mount Keira population: 1694

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault362864177770
Sexual offences214650118179
Robbery2176011822
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment0409100501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault2118
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences00
Domestic violence related assault159
Non-domestic violence related assault2118

Mount Keira Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 67

In Mount Keira

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Mount Keira vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Mount Keira vs NSW, Australia

Mount Keira population: 1694

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft1718002810042204
Burglary/Break and Enter524967295306
Arson3376017746
Malicious damage to property0491360602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft2118
Steal from motor vehicle10590
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling4236
Break and enter non-dwelling159

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Mount Keira vs NSW

Drug Offences: Mount Keira 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 possession43403223641667
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: Mount Keira vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct217321118212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences11466459179.54

Mount Keira Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Mount Keira vs NSW

Mount Keira Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Mount Keira in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Mount Keira?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Mount Keira is steal from motor vehicle.

What is the crime rate in Mount Keira?

The overall crime rate in Mount Keira, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 3896 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 Mount Keira a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Mount Keira total crime rate in 2021 was 3896. This means it’s 59% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Mount Keira has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Mount Keira safe at night?

33% of crimes in Mount Keira occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Mount Keira at night.

Total Crime Stats of Mount Keira

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 assault11
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault02
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault22
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences13
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery30
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 harassment00
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft12
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle610
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling02
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud33
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences00
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling04
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling011
Property and deception offencesArsonArson23
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 cannabis02
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines02
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 cocaine10
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 conductTrespass02
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 offences21
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences00
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences10
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences323
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order12
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions02
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