Myrtle Creek Crime Index

28

(100 is safest)

Safer than 28% of most Australia suburbs

Myrtle Creek Crime Map

Myrtle Creek crime map

Myrtle Creek Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Myrtle Creek
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 4, down 60% from 10 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Myrtle Creek is in the 52nd percentile for safety, meaning 48% of NSW suburbs are safer than Myrtle Creek and 52% of suburbs are more dangerous than Myrtle Creek.
  • There were no 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.
  • There were no burglary offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There was no change in the number of theft offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • 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 Myrtle 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, Myrtle Creek is ranked safer than 28% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Myrtle Creek crime rate is quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs.

In NSW, only about 48% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Myrtle Creek. As a result, Myrtle Creek has high scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of Myrtle Creek, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 21 (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 Myrtle 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 Myrtle Creek’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Myrtle 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 Myrtle Creek is 1149 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 Myrtle Creek is 1 in 86. 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 Myrtle Creek is 1 in 28. This is equal to a rate of 3448 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.

Myrtle Creek Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person11149
Property and deception offences33448
Drug offences00
Public order and security offences00
Justice procedures offences00
Other offences00
Total44598

Myrtle Creek Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 86

In Myrtle Creek

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Myrtle Creek vs NSW

Myrtle Creek population: 87

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault0628640770
Sexual offences1146501149179
Robbery01760022
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 Myrtle Creek crime rates for the selected offences.

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault11149
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences00
Domestic violence related assault00
Non-domestic violence related assault00

Myrtle Creek Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 28

In Myrtle Creek

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Myrtle Creek vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Myrtle Creek vs NSW, Australia

Myrtle Creek population: 87

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft318002834482204
Burglary/Break and Enter0249670306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property0491360602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft00
Steal from motor vehicle11149
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 Myrtle Creek vs NSW

Drug Offences: Myrtle 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 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: Myrtle Creek 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

Myrtle Creek Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Myrtle Creek vs NSW

Myrtle Creek Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Myrtle Creek in 2021?

According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 0 murders in Myrtle 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 Myrtle 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 Myrtle Creek is steal from dwelling.

What is the crime rate in Myrtle Creek?

The overall crime rate in Myrtle Creek, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 4598 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 Myrtle Creek a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Myrtle Creek total crime rate in 2021 was 4598. This means it’s 52% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Myrtle Creek has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Myrtle Creek safe at night?

47% of crimes in Myrtle Creek occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Myrtle Creek at night.

Total Crime Stats of Myrtle 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 assault00
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault00
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault01
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences00
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 harassment10
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle01
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling12
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud10
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences10
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling00
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling010
Property and deception offencesArsonArson10
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property00
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 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 conductTrespass10
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 offences20
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 offences10
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