Haberfield Crime Index

79

(100 is safest)

Safer than 79% of most Australia suburbs

Haberfield Crime Map

Haberfield crime map

Haberfield Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Haberfield
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 157, down 5% from 165 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Haberfield is in the 80th percentile for safety, meaning 20% of NSW suburbs are safer than Haberfield and 80% of suburbs are more dangerous than Haberfield.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 25% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 13% (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 increased by 133% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 12% (10 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There was no change in the number of robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 increased by 33% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 78% (7 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Haberfield: 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 Haberfield is safer than only 79% of all suburbs across the nation, regardless of population size. This implies that Haberfield’s crime rate is below average to the majority of suburbs in Australia.

How does Haberfield perform compared to other suburbs of all population sizes in NSW? The crime rate in Haberfield is greater than that of roughly 20% of other suburbs in NSW, leading to very high public safety scores.

As a resident of Haberfield, the likelihood of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 47 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 Haberfield’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 Haberfield. By doing so, we can gain a more in-depth insight into the nature and extent of crime in Haberfield.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis has uncovered that the rate of crimes against the person in Haberfield is 556 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 179 if you reside in Haberfield.

Our data reveals that the odds of becoming a victim of property crime in Haberfield are 1 in 65, with a rate of 1514 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.

Haberfield Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person36556
Property and deception offences981514
Drug offences462
Public order and security offences693
Justice procedures offences577
Other offences8124
Total1572426

Haberfield Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 179

In Haberfield

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in Haberfield vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Haberfield vs NSW

Haberfield population: 6472

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault1562864232770
Sexual offences914650139179
Robbery217603122
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment940910139501
Other offences against the person118831523

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault346
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences693
Domestic violence related assault7108
Non-domestic violence related assault8124

Haberfield Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 65

In Haberfield

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Haberfield vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Haberfield vs NSW, Australia

Haberfield population: 6472

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft7518002811592204
Burglary/Break and Enter724967108306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property1649136247602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft8124
Steal from motor vehicle22340
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling7108
Break and enter non-dwelling00

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Haberfield vs NSW

Drug Offences: Haberfield 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 possession2340323141667
Drug dealing and trafficking16293157705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs11116151366
Other drug offences05841072

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: Haberfield vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct11732115212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences51466477179.54

Haberfield Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Haberfield vs NSW

Haberfield Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Haberfield in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Haberfield?

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

What is the crime rate in Haberfield?

The overall crime rate in Haberfield, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 2426 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 Haberfield a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Haberfield total crime rate in 2021 was 2426. This means it’s 80% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Haberfield has a very high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Haberfield safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of Haberfield

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 Police10
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault47
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault78
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault43
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences424
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery326
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 harassment79
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person01
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft68
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle2122
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods55
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling138
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person01
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud3224
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences87
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling37
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling010
Property and deception offencesArsonArson00
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property916
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine21
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis50
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines11
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy10
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs30
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines01
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 offences10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass51
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent00
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences35
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences50
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences10
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences48
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order22
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions52
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer01
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