Gregory Hills Crime Index

51

(100 is safest)

Safer than 51% of most Australia suburbs

Gregory Hills Crime Map

Gregory Hills crime map

Gregory Hills Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Gregory Hills
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 420, up 8% from 390 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Gregory Hills is in the 52st percentile for safety, meaning 49% of NSW suburbs are safer than Gregory Hills and 51% of suburbs are more dangerous than Gregory Hills.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 8% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 43% (6 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 21% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 34% (40 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 28% (12 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Gregory Hills: 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 Gregory Hills’s crime rate is about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia, as it is ranked safer than only 51% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 49% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Gregory Hills. Therefore, Gregory Hills’s public safety metrics are high.

How risky is that? Living in Gregory Hills comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 28 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 Gregory Hills’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 Gregory Hills.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Gregory Hills crime statistics shows that there are 1160 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 Gregory Hills are 1 in 85.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Gregory Hills, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 43, equivalent to a rate of 2255 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.

Gregory Hills Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person1061160
Property and deception offences2062255
Drug offences33361
Public order and security offences17186
Justice procedures offences19208
Other offences39427
Total4204598

Gregory Hills Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 85

In Gregory Hills

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Gregory Hills vs NSW

Gregory Hills population: 9134

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault5762864624770
Sexual offences81465088179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping1203113
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment4040910438501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault222
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences666
Domestic violence related assault36394
Non-domestic violence related assault21230

Gregory Hills Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 43

In Gregory Hills

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Gregory Hills vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Gregory Hills vs NSW, Australia

Gregory Hills population: 9134

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft15918002817412204
Burglary/Break and Enter1524967164306
Arson137601146
Malicious damage to property3149136339602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft10109
Steal from motor vehicle40438
Steal from retail store31339
Break and enter dwelling12131
Break and enter non-dwelling333

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Gregory Hills vs NSW

Drug Offences: Gregory 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 possession173403218641667
Drug dealing and trafficking46293447705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs11116111366
Other drug offences11584112072

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: Gregory Hills vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct91732199212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences81466488179.54

Gregory Hills Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Gregory Hills vs NSW

Gregory Hills Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Gregory Hills in 2021?

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

What is the crime rate in Gregory Hills?

The overall crime rate in Gregory Hills, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 4598 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 Gregory Hills a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Gregory Hills total crime rate in 2021 was 4598. This means it’s 51% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Gregory Hills has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Gregory Hills safe at night?

45% of crimes in Gregory Hills occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Gregory Hills at night.

Total Crime Stats of Gregory 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 Police20
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault3636
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault1521
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault62
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences844
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery276
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping01
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion00
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment5640
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person30
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft510
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle4040
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store2131
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods35
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling87
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud2744
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences1522
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling312
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling1613
Property and deception offencesArsonArson01
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property4331
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine27
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis75
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines21
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy02
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs12
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine14
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines10
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 drug01
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences611
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass24
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct21
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language14
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent40
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences128
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences132
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences10
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences937
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order39
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions159
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer11
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