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Crime rate in Herons Creek, NSW, Australia, 2439

Suburb in Port Macquarie-Hastings

Crime Rank: 27/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 246 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 85.14 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 25 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 101.63 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 5 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 10 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
20.33 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
40.65 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
92.13% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
81.38% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Herons Creek crime trends

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Herons Creek crime compared

Top crime types in Herons Creek:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Herons Creek there were 5 reported cases of Theft.

    5

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Herons Creek there were 4 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    4

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Herons Creek there were 2 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    2

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in Herons Creek there were 2 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    2

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Herons Creek there were 2 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    2

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Herons Creek there were 2 reported cases of Arson.

    2

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Herons Creek there were 2 reported cases of Property damage.

    2

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2024 in Herons Creek there were 1 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    1

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Herons Creek there were 1 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    1

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Herons Creek there were 1 reported cases of Deception.

    1

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in Herons Creek there were 1 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    1

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Herons Creek there were 1 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    1

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Herons Creek there were 1 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Herons Creek

    1 in 49

    In 2024 in Herons Creek your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 49

  • NSW

    1 in 84

    In 2024 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 84

  • Australia

    1 in 110

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 110

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Herons Creek

    1 in 25

    In 2024 in Herons Creek your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 25

  • NSW

    1 in 41

    In 2024 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 41

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Herons Creek rank in crime?

Herons Creek suburb is ranked 27/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Herons Creek a safe suburb?

Herons Creek suburb is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Herons Creek?

The top crime types in Herons Creek are Theft, Justice procedures offences, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Herons Creek?

5 Theft cases were reported in Herons Creek in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Herons Creek?

Crime in Herons Creek has decreased by 3.85% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Herons Creek in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Herons Creek in 2024.

The data is based on annual 2024 data from state police departments (ACT data is from 2023, pending update) and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.

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