Wilsons Creek Crime Index

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(100 is safest)

Safer than 58% of most Australia suburbs

Wilsons Creek Crime Map

Wilsons Creek crime map

Wilsons Creek Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Wilsons Creek
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 13, down 67% from 39 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Wilsons Creek is in the 74th percentile for safety, meaning 26% of NSW suburbs are safer than Wilsons Creek and 74% of suburbs are more dangerous than Wilsons Creek.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 50% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased 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% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 67% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • 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.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 50% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Wilsons Creek: 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 Wilsons Creek is safer than only 58% of all suburbs across the nation, regardless of population size. This implies that Wilsons Creek’s crime rate is about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia.

How does Wilsons Creek perform compared to other suburbs of all population sizes in NSW? The crime rate in Wilsons Creek is greater than that of roughly 26% of other suburbs in NSW, leading to high public safety scores.

As a resident of Wilsons Creek, the likelihood of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 45 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 Wilsons Creek’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 Wilsons Creek. By doing so, we can gain a more in-depth insight into the nature and extent of crime in Wilsons Creek.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis has uncovered that the rate of crimes against the person in Wilsons Creek is 1302 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 76 if you reside in Wilsons Creek.

Our data reveals that the odds of becoming a victim of property crime in Wilsons Creek are 1 in 114, with a rate of 868 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.

Wilsons Creek Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person61302
Property and deception offences4868
Drug offences00
Public order and security offences00
Justice procedures offences3651
Other offences00
Total132820

Wilsons Creek Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 76

In Wilsons Creek

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Wilsons Creek vs NSW

Wilsons Creek population: 461

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault262864434770
Sexual offences0146500179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment440910868501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault00
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences00
Domestic violence related assault2434
Non-domestic violence related assault00

Wilsons Creek Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 114

In Wilsons Creek

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Wilsons Creek vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Wilsons Creek vs NSW, Australia

Wilsons Creek population: 461

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft21800284342204
Burglary/Break and Enter0249670306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property249136434602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft00
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 Wilsons Creek vs NSW

Drug Offences: Wilsons 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: Wilsons 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

Wilsons Creek Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Wilsons Creek vs NSW

Wilsons Creek Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Wilsons Creek in 2021?

According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 0 murders in Wilsons 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 Wilsons 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 Wilsons Creek is intimidation, stalking and harassment.

What is the crime rate in Wilsons Creek?

The overall crime rate in Wilsons Creek, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 2820 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 Wilsons Creek a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Wilsons Creek total crime rate in 2021 was 2820. This means it’s 74% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Wilsons Creek has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Wilsons Creek safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of Wilsons 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 assault00
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault00
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences11
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 harassment64
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle10
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling30
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud11
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences11
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling20
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling010
Property and deception offencesArsonArson00
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property42
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 cannabis20
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 conductTrespass40
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 offences00
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 Order52
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions41
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