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Crime rate in Herons Creek, NSW, Australia, 2439

Suburb in Port Macquarie-Hastings

Crime Rank: 16/100

(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 15 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 60.98 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 1 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
4.07 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
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
60.28% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
82.05% 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:


  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Herons Creek there were 5 reported cases of Property damage.

    5

  • Theft

    In 2025 in Herons Creek there were 3 reported cases of Theft.

    3

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Herons Creek there were 2 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    2

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Herons Creek there were 2 reported cases of Arson.

    2

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2025 in Herons Creek there were 1 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    1

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Herons Creek there were 1 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    1

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Herons Creek there were 1 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Herons Creek

    1 in 246

    In 2025 in Herons Creek your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 246

  • NSW

    1 in 83

    In 2025 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 83

  • Australia

    1 in 87

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Herons Creek

    1 in 25

    In 2025 in Herons Creek your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 25

  • NSW

    1 in 42

    In 2025 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 42

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2025 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 16/100 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 moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

What are the main crime problems in Herons Creek?

The top crime types in Herons Creek are Property damage, Theft, Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

What is the most reported crime in Herons Creek?

5 Property damage cases were reported in Herons Creek in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Herons Creek?

Crime in Herons Creek has decreased by 40% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Herons Creek in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Herons Creek in 2025.

The data is based on annual 2025 data from state police departments and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.

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