Queens Park, NSW, 2022 Crime Rate and Statistics

Queens Park Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

• The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 89, down 3% from 92 incidents recorded in the same period last year.

• Queens Park is in the 73rd percentile for safety, meaning 27% of NSW suburbs are safer than Queens Park and 73% of suburbs are more dangerous than Queens Park.

• The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 40% (6 Incidents) compared to the previous year..

• The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased 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 decreased by 33% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 7% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• There were no robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.

• The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 increased by 33% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 29% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

Crime in Queens Park: 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 Queens Park’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 27% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Queens Park. Therefore, Queens Park’s public safety metrics are high.

How risky is that? Living in Queens Park 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 Queens Park’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 Queens Park.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Queens Park crime statistics shows that there are 636 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 Queens Park are 1 in 156.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Queens Park, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 80, equivalent to a rate of 1240 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.

Queens Park Crime Rates by Offences Division

Queens Park Crimes Against the Person

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Queens Park vs NSW

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

Queens Park Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

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

Property and Deception Offences: Queens Park vs NSW, Australia

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

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug Offences: Queens Park vs New South Wales

Public Order and Security Offences

Public Order and Security Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Public Order and Security Offences: Queens Park vs NSW

Queens Park Crimes per Square KM

Queens Park Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Queens Park in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Queens Park?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Queens Park is malicious damage to property.

What is the crime rate in Queens Park?

The overall crime rate in Queens Park, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 2829 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 Queens Park a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Queens Park total crime rate in 2021 was 2829. This means it’s 73% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Queens Park has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Queens Park safe at night?

41% of crimes in Queens Park occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Queens Park at night.

Total Crime Stats of Queens Park

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