Baulkham Hills Crime Index

75

(100 is safest)

Safer than 75% of most Australia suburbs

Baulkham Hills Crime Map

Baulkham Hills crime map

Baulkham Hills Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Baulkham Hills
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 1160, up 8% from 1072 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Baulkham Hills is in the 70th percentile for safety, meaning 30% of NSW suburbs are safer than Baulkham Hills and 70% of suburbs are more dangerous than Baulkham Hills.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 13% (15 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 31% (9 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 18% (15 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 10% (42 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 50% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 39% (7 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 12% (12 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Baulkham Hills: 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 Baulkham Hills is safer than only 75% of all suburbs across the nation, regardless of population size. This implies that Baulkham Hills’s crime rate is below average to the majority of suburbs in Australia.

How does Baulkham Hills perform compared to other suburbs of all population sizes in NSW? The crime rate in Baulkham Hills is greater than that of roughly 30% of other suburbs in NSW, leading to high public safety scores.

As a resident of Baulkham Hills, the likelihood of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 44 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 Baulkham Hills’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 Baulkham Hills. By doing so, we can gain a more in-depth insight into the nature and extent of crime in Baulkham Hills.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis has uncovered that the rate of crimes against the person in Baulkham Hills is 762 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 130 if you reside in Baulkham Hills.

Our data reveals that the odds of becoming a victim of property crime in Baulkham Hills are 1 in 67, with a rate of 1479 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.

Baulkham Hills Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person285762
Property and deception offences5531479
Drug offences86230
Public order and security offences44118
Justice procedures offences79211
Other offences113302
Total11603103

Baulkham Hills Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 130

In Baulkham Hills

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in Baulkham Hills vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Baulkham Hills vs NSW

Baulkham Hills population: 37382

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault12862864342770
Sexual offences3814650102179
Robbery31760822
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment10840910289501
Other offences against the person818832123

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault2362
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences1540
Domestic violence related assault77206
Non-domestic violence related assault49131

Baulkham Hills Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 67

In Baulkham Hills

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Baulkham Hills vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Baulkham Hills vs NSW, Australia

Baulkham Hills population: 37382

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft39218002810492204
Burglary/Break and Enter6824967182306
Arson637601646
Malicious damage to property8749136233602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft1129
Steal from motor vehicle57152
Steal from retail store1951
Break and enter dwelling49131
Break and enter non-dwelling1951

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Baulkham Hills vs NSW

Drug Offences: Baulkham Hills 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 possession693403218541667
Drug dealing and trafficking2629357705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs3111681366
Other drug offences1258413272

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: Baulkham Hills vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct251732167212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences191466451179.54

Baulkham Hills Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Baulkham Hills vs NSW

Baulkham Hills Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Baulkham Hills in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Baulkham Hills?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Baulkham Hills is fraud.

What is the crime rate in Baulkham Hills?

The overall crime rate in Baulkham Hills, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 3103 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 Baulkham Hills a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Baulkham Hills total crime rate in 2021 was 3103. This means it’s 70% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Baulkham Hills has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Baulkham Hills safe at night?

39% of crimes in Baulkham Hills occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Baulkham Hills at night.

Total Crime Stats of Baulkham Hills

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 Police42
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault7377
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault3649
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault1423
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences15216
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery23215
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 harassment119108
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person28
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft1811
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle6157
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store5019
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods28
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling3339
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person76
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud232216
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences3136
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling6349
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling20119
Property and deception offencesArsonArson86
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property9987
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine03
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics10
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis2127
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines28
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy05
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs1126
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine180
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis11
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines01
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs10
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis33
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs40
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences712
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass713
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct22
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language20
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent310
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences2119
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences04
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences71
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences34
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences20104
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order2651
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions1222
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer46
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures20

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