Hampton, NSW, 2790 Crime Rate and Statistics

Hampton Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

• The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 9, down 18% from 11 incidents recorded in the same period last year.

• Hampton is in the 27th percentile for safety, meaning 73% of NSW suburbs are safer than Hampton and 27% of suburbs are more dangerous than Hampton.

• There were no assault offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.

• There were no sexual offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.

• There were no homicide offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.

• There were no burglary offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.

• The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 200% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• There were no robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.

• There were no motor vehicle theft offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.

• The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 50% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

Crime in Hampton: An In-Depth Analysis

According to AU Crime Rate’s analysis of the latest crime statistics from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, Hampton is ranked safer than 49% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Hampton crime rate is about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia.

In NSW, only about 73% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Hampton. As a result, Hampton has moderate scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of Hampton, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 0 (based on the total crime rate of crimes against the person and property combined) while the New South Wales average is 1 in 20.

Let’s take a closer look at Hampton’s crime statistics and see how it fares in terms of crimes against person and property crimes. This information is crucial because it can shed light on whether violent or property crimes or both, are the primary factors driving Hampton’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Hampton’s crime data and what they reveal about the suburb’s safety and security? Let’s dive in!

AU Crime Rate’s analysis reveals that against the person crime rate in Hampton is 893 per one hundred thousand inhabitants while the NSW average rate is 1500. So, one’s chances of becoming a victim of crimes against the person in Hampton is 1 in 111. The crimes against the person included in this analysis are homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion.

From our analysis, we discovered that your odds of becoming a victim of a property crime if you live in Hampton is 1 in 36. This is equal to a rate of 2679 per one hundred thousand residents compared to a rate of 3158 per 100,000 residents for NSW state. It’s worth mentioning that the property crimes tracked here 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.

Hampton Crime Rates by Offences Division

Hampton Crimes Against the Person

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Hampton vs NSW

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

Hampton Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

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

Property and Deception Offences: Hampton vs NSW, Australia

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

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug Offences: Hampton vs New South Wales

Public Order and Security Offences

Public Order and Security Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Public Order and Security Offences: Hampton vs NSW

Hampton Crimes per Square KM

Hampton Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Hampton in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Hampton?

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

What is the crime rate in Hampton?

The overall crime rate in Hampton, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 8036 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 Hampton a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Hampton total crime rate in 2021 was 8036. This means it’s 27% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Hampton has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Hampton safe at night?

37% of crimes in Hampton occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Hampton at night.

Total Crime Stats of Hampton

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