Hanwood Crime Index
43
(100 is safest)
Safer than 43% of most Australia suburbs
Hanwood Crime Map
Hanwood Crime Statistics at a Glance
The chart below shows the 60-month trend of the number of offences that occurred in Hanwood.
- The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 121, up 39% from 87 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
- Hanwood is in the 25th percentile for safety, meaning 75% of NSW suburbs are safer than Hanwood and 25% of suburbs are more dangerous than Hanwood.
- The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 33% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
- The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 50% (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 decreased by 62% (8 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
- There was no change in the number of theft offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
- The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
- The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 increased by 150% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
- The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 14% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
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Crime in Hanwood: 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, Hanwood is ranked safer than 43% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Hanwood crime rate is about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia.
In NSW, only about 75% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Hanwood. As a result, Hanwood has low scores in public safety metrics.
If you are a resident of Hanwood, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 24 (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 Hanwood’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 Hanwood’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Hanwood’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 Hanwood is 1749 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 Hanwood is 1 in 56. 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 Hanwood is 1 in 43. This is equal to a rate of 2259 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.
Hanwood Crime Rates by Offences Division
Hanwood Crimes Against the Person
My Chances of Becoming a Victim of a Crime Against the Person
1 in 56
In Hanwood
1 in 65
In NSW
Crimes Against the Person Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes Against the Person: Hanwood vs NSW
Hanwood population: 1372
NSW population: 8058541
Here is a breakdown of the major crimes against the person (violent crimes) including the number of offences and Hanwood crime rates for the selected offences.
Hanwood Property and Deception Offences
My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences
1 in 43
In Hanwood
1 in 30
In NSW
Property and Deception Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)
Property and Deception Offences: Hanwood vs NSW, Australia
Hanwood population: 1372
NSW population: 8058541
An overview of the major property and deception offences, including Hanwood crime statistics for each offence type.
Drug Offences
Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)
Drug Offences: Hanwood vs New South Wales
Public Order and Security Offences
Public Order and Security Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)
Public Order and Security Offences: Hanwood vs NSW
Hanwood Crimes per Square KM
Hanwood Crime FAQs
How many murders were in Hanwood in 2021?
According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 0 murders in Hanwood in 2021. The number of homicides (which includes murders, attempted murder, murder conspiracy, and manslaughters) was 0.
What’s the most common crime in Hanwood?
According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Hanwood is dealing, trafficking in amphetamines.
What is the crime rate in Hanwood?
The overall crime rate in Hanwood, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 8819 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 Hanwood a safe place to live in?
NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Hanwood total crime rate in 2021 was 8819. This means it’s 25% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Hanwood has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.
Is Hanwood safe at night?
46% of crimes in Hanwood occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Hanwood at night.
Total Crime Stats of Hanwood
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
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