Beacon Hill Crime Index

87

(100 is safest)

Safer than 87% of most Australia suburbs

Beacon Hill Crime Map

Beacon Hill crime map

Beacon Hill Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Beacon Hill
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 175, up 6% from 165 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Beacon Hill is in the 82nd percentile for safety, meaning 18% of NSW suburbs are safer than Beacon Hill and 82% of suburbs are more dangerous than Beacon Hill.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 22% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 30% (3 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 increased by 33% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 3% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 50% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 22% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Beacon Hill: An In-Depth Analysis

AU Crime Rate analyzed crime data from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research and found that crime rates in Beacon Hill are noticeably lower than the average compared to most Australia’s suburbs. In fact, it is considered safer than about 87% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in Beacon Hill are higher than approximately 18% of other suburbs in NSW. Consequently, the suburb has very high scores for public safety.

Your chance of becoming a victim of a crime if you live here? It’s 1 in 60 based on the combined crime rate of offences against the person and property while the risk of becoming a victim of crime in New South Wales is at 1 in 20.

Discovering the full picture of Beacon Hill’s crime statistics is crucial, and delving into the details of its against the person and property crime data is the key. By doing so, we can uncover which type of crime is more prevalent, whether it be violent or property-related, and gain a deeper understanding of the crime rate in Beacon Hill. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

Beacon Hill Crime rate for crimes against the person is 461 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the NSW average rate is 1500. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in Beacon Hill was 1 in 216. The crimes against persons included in this analysis are homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion.

According to our data, the likelihood of an individual becoming a victim of property crime in Beacon Hill is 1 in 83, with a rate of 1190 incidents per 100,000 inhabitants. It is important to note that the average rate of property crime in NSW is 3158 incidents per 100,000 residents. The property crimes included in this analysis consist of 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.

Beacon Hill Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person36461
Property and deception offences931190
Drug offences13166
Public order and security offences677
Justice procedures offences677
Other offences21269
Total1752239

Beacon Hill Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 216

In Beacon Hill

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in Beacon Hill vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Beacon Hill vs NSW

Beacon Hill population: 7817

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault1462864179770
Sexual offences71465090179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment1540910192501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault451
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences338
Domestic violence related assault9115
Non-domestic violence related assault564

Beacon Hill Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 83

In Beacon Hill

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Beacon Hill vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Beacon Hill vs NSW, Australia

Beacon Hill population: 7817

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft711800289082204
Burglary/Break and Enter824967102306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property1449136179602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft338
Steal from motor vehicle10128
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling677
Break and enter non-dwelling226

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Beacon Hill vs NSW

Drug Offences: Beacon Hill 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 possession103403212841667
Drug dealing and trafficking16293137705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences258412672

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: Beacon Hill vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct61732177212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences0146640179.54

Beacon Hill Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Beacon Hill vs NSW

Beacon Hill Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Beacon Hill in 2021?

According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 0 murders in Beacon 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 Beacon 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 Beacon Hill is fraud.

What is the crime rate in Beacon Hill?

The overall crime rate in Beacon Hill, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 2239 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 Beacon Hill a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Beacon Hill total crime rate in 2021 was 2239. This means it’s 82% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Beacon Hill has a very high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Beacon Hill safe at night?

41% of crimes in Beacon Hill occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Beacon Hill at night.

Total Crime Stats of Beacon Hill

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 assault149
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault45
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault74
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences343
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery443
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 harassment815
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft63
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle1110
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store10
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods03
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling46
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person12
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud4443
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences24
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling56
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling112
Property and deception offencesArsonArson00
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property1814
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine11
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis112
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines20
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs17
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine01
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 offences12
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass34
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent02
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences20
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences01
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences02
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences618
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order33
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions33
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures10

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