Hamilton South Crime Index

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(100 is safest)

Safer than 6% of most Australia suburbs

Hamilton South Crime Map

Hamilton South crime map

Hamilton South Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Hamilton South
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 666, up 2% from 652 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Hamilton South is in the 10th percentile for safety, meaning 90% of NSW suburbs are safer than Hamilton South and 10% of suburbs are more dangerous than Hamilton South.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 8% (7 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 11% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of homicide offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of burglary offences recorded in 2021 increased by 36% (19 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 16% (22 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 increased by 200% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 increased by 27% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 11% (13 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Hamilton South: 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 Hamilton South are considerably higher than the average across most suburbs in Australia. In fact, it is considered safer than about 6% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in Hamilton South are higher than approximately 90% of other suburbs in NSW. Consequently, the suburb has low scores for public safety.

Your chance of becoming a victim of a crime if you live here? It’s 1 in 8 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 Hamilton South’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 Hamilton South. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

Hamilton South Crime rate for crimes against the person is 3295 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the NSW average rate is 1500. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in Hamilton South was 1 in 29. 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 Hamilton South is 1 in 11, with a rate of 8434 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.

Hamilton South Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person1343295
Property and deception offences3438434
Drug offences31762
Public order and security offences37910
Justice procedures offences791942
Other offences421033
Total66616376

Hamilton South Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 29

In Hamilton South

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Hamilton South vs NSW

Hamilton South population: 4067

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault86628642115770
Sexual offences814650197179
Robbery217604922
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment3740910910501
Other offences against the person118832523

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault8197
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences00
Domestic violence related assault421033
Non-domestic violence related assault431057

Hamilton South Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 11

In Hamilton South

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Hamilton South vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Hamilton South vs NSW, Australia

Hamilton South population: 4067

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft16118002839592204
Burglary/Break and Enter72249671770306
Arson437609846
Malicious damage to property106491362606602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft19467
Steal from motor vehicle481180
Steal from retail store249
Break and enter dwelling711746
Break and enter non-dwelling125

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Hamilton South vs NSW

Drug Offences: Hamilton South 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 possession263403263941667
Drug dealing and trafficking26293497705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences358417472

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 South vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct1717321418212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences2014664492179.54

Hamilton South Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Hamilton South vs NSW

Hamilton South Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Hamilton South in 2021?

According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 0 murders in Hamilton South 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 South?

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 South is malicious damage to property.

What is the crime rate in Hamilton South?

The overall crime rate in Hamilton South, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 16376 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 South a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Hamilton South total crime rate in 2021 was 16376. This means it’s 10% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Hamilton South has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Hamilton South safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of Hamilton South

DivisionSubdivisionOffence typeYear (2020)Year (2021)
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder10
Crimes against the personHomicideAttempted murder00
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder accessory, conspiracy00
Crimes against the personHomicideManslaughter00
Crimes against the personAssaultAssault Police21
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault3742
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault5443
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault78
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences235
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery330
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 harassment3137
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person21
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft1519
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle3248
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store22
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods1713
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling3240
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person23
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud3335
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences61
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling5171
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling211
Property and deception offencesArsonArson64
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property119106
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics32
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis1811
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines118
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy10
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs35
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis01
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines01
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs10
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences53
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass2912
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct42
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language30
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent53
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences3020
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences20
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences13
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences42
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences1537
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order3140
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions2623
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer47
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures29

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