Bass Hill, NSW, 2357 Crime Rate and Statistics

Bass Hill Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

• The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 1025, up 7% from 962 incidents recorded in the same period last year.

• Bass Hill is in the 20th percentile for safety, meaning 80% of NSW suburbs are safer than Bass Hill and 20% of suburbs are more dangerous than Bass Hill.

• The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 20% (18 Incidents) compared to the previous year..

• The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 7% (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 25% (7 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 31% (81 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 60% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 40% (10 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 26% (10 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

Crime in Bass Hill: 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 Bass Hill’s crime rate is about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia, as it is ranked safer than only 42% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 80% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Bass Hill. Therefore, Bass Hill’s public safety metrics are low.

How risky is that? Living in Bass Hill comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 23 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 Bass Hill’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 Bass Hill.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Bass Hill crime statistics shows that there are 1607 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 Bass Hill are 1 in 61.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Bass Hill, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 39, equivalent to a rate of 2478 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.

Bass Hill Crime Rates by Offences Division

Bass Hill 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: Bass Hill vs NSW

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

Bass Hill 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: Bass Hill vs NSW, Australia

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

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug Offences: Bass Hill vs New South Wales

Public Order and Security Offences

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

Public Order and Security Offences: Bass Hill vs NSW

Bass Hill Crimes per Square KM

Bass Hill Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Bass Hill in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Bass Hill?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Bass Hill is breach bail conditions.

What is the crime rate in Bass Hill?

The overall crime rate in Bass Hill, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 10041 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 Bass Hill a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Bass Hill total crime rate in 2021 was 10041. This means it’s 20% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Bass Hill has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Bass Hill safe at night?

33% of crimes in Bass Hill occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Bass Hill at night.

Total Crime Stats of Bass Hill

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