Castle Hill Crime Index

73

(100 is safest)

Safer than 73% of most Australia suburbs

Castle Hill Crime Map

Castle Hill crime map

Castle Hill Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Castle Hill
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 1614, down 13% from 1865 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Castle Hill is in the 59th percentile for safety, meaning 41% of NSW suburbs are safer than Castle Hill and 59% of suburbs are more dangerous than Castle Hill.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 14% (26 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • There was no change in the number of sexual offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There were no homicide offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of burglary offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 42% (38 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 27% (173 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 60% (6 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 39% (11 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 17% (23 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Castle 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 Castle Hill are below average to the majority of suburbs in Australia. In fact, it is considered safer than about 73% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in Castle Hill are higher than approximately 41% of other suburbs in NSW. Consequently, the suburb has high scores for public safety.

Your chance of becoming a victim of a crime if you live here? It’s 1 in 42 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 Castle 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 Castle Hill. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

Castle Hill Crime rate for crimes against the person is 810 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the NSW average rate is 1500. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in Castle Hill was 1 in 122. 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 Castle Hill is 1 in 65, with a rate of 1526 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.

Castle Hill Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person331810
Property and deception offences6241526
Drug offences74181
Public order and security offences99242
Justice procedures offences198484
Other offences288705
Total16143948

Castle Hill Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 122

In Castle Hill

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Castle Hill vs NSW

Castle Hill population: 40878

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault15662864382770
Sexual offences351465086179
Robbery417601022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion112722
Intimidation, stalking and harassment12940910316501
Other offences against the person618831523

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault1639
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences1946
Domestic violence related assault78191
Non-domestic violence related assault70171

Castle Hill Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 65

In Castle Hill

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Castle Hill vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Castle Hill vs NSW, Australia

Castle Hill population: 40878

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft45818002811202204
Burglary/Break and Enter5224967127306
Arson13760246
Malicious damage to property11349136276602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft1742
Steal from motor vehicle61149
Steal from retail store112274
Break and enter dwelling41100
Break and enter non-dwelling1127

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Castle Hill vs NSW

Drug Offences: Castle 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 possession573403213941667
Drug dealing and trafficking3629377705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences1458413472

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: Castle Hill vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct5317321130212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences4614664113179.54

Castle Hill Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Castle Hill vs NSW

Castle Hill Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Castle Hill in 2021?

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

What is the crime rate in Castle Hill?

The overall crime rate in Castle Hill, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 3948 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 Castle Hill a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Castle Hill total crime rate in 2021 was 3948. This means it’s 59% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Castle Hill has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Castle Hill safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of Castle 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 Police78
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault8378
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault9270
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault2316
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences12190
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery19419
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping00
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion01
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment124129
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person46
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft2817
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle9861
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store176112
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods218
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling3521
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person135
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud194190
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences6644
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling7141
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling19111
Property and deception offencesArsonArson21
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property136113
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine74
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics21
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis3633
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines94
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy22
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs1713
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine30
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics01
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis01
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs01
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis20
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences1714
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass2835
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct125
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language54
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent69
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences3846
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences89
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences13
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences12798
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences50178
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order1918
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions246158
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear1015
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer57
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures00

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