Hamilton East Crime Index

19

(100 is safest)

Safer than 19% of most Australia suburbs

Hamilton East Crime Map

Hamilton East crime map

Hamilton East Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Hamilton East
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 81, down 2% from 83 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Hamilton East is in the 27th percentile for safety, meaning 73% of NSW suburbs are safer than Hamilton East and 27% of suburbs are more dangerous than Hamilton East.
  • There was no change in the number of assault offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 150% (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 decreased by 44% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 12% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (1 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% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Hamilton East: 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 Hamilton East’s crime rate is considerably higher than the average across most suburbs in Australia, as it is ranked safer than only 19% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 73% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Hamilton East. Therefore, Hamilton East’s public safety metrics are moderate.

How risky is that? Living in Hamilton East comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 15 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 Hamilton East’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 Hamilton East.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Hamilton East crime statistics shows that there are 1108 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 Hamilton East are 1 in 89.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Hamilton East, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 19, equivalent to a rate of 5035 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.

Hamilton East Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person111108
Property and deception offences505035
Drug offences6604
Public order and security offences2201
Justice procedures offences1101
Other offences111108
Total818157

Hamilton East Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 89

In Hamilton East

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in Hamilton East vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Hamilton East vs NSW

Hamilton East population: 993

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault362864302770
Sexual offences514650504179
Robbery1176010122
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment240910201501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault4403
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences1101
Domestic violence related assault1101
Non-domestic violence related assault2201

Hamilton East Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 19

In Hamilton East

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Hamilton East vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Hamilton East vs NSW, Australia

Hamilton East population: 993

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft3818002838272204
Burglary/Break and Enter524967504306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property749136705602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft3302
Steal from motor vehicle7705
Steal from retail store2201
Break and enter dwelling3302
Break and enter non-dwelling2201

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Hamilton East vs NSW

Drug Offences: Hamilton East 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 possession63403260441667
Drug dealing and trafficking0629307705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
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: Hamilton East vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct117321101212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences114664101179.54

Hamilton East Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Hamilton East vs NSW

Hamilton East Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Hamilton East in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Hamilton East?

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

What is the crime rate in Hamilton East?

The overall crime rate in Hamilton East, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 8157 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 Hamilton East a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Hamilton East total crime rate in 2021 was 8157. This means it’s 27% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Hamilton East has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Hamilton East safe at night?

36% of crimes in Hamilton East occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Hamilton East at night.

Total Crime Stats of Hamilton East

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 assault01
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault32
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault04
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences212
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery111
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 harassment42
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft63
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle117
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store42
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods01
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling610
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud1112
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences53
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling73
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling212
Property and deception offencesArsonArson00
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property97
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics01
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis23
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines02
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine00
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 offences00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass41
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct30
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent10
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences01
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences00
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences20
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences011
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions00
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