Hanwood Crime Index

43

(100 is safest)

Safer than 43% of most Australia suburbs

Hanwood Crime Map

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.

60-month trend of criminal incidents across 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

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person241749
Property and deception offences312259
Drug offences302187
Public order and security offences12875
Justice procedures offences201458
Other offences4292
Total1218819

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)

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

Crimes Against the Person: Hanwood vs NSW

Hanwood population: 1372

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault662864437770
Sexual offences11465073179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment16409101166501
Other offences against the person118837323

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.

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault00
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences173
Domestic violence related assault3219
Non-domestic violence related assault3219

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 offences in Hanwood vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Hanwood vs NSW, Australia

Hanwood population: 1372

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft1718002812392204
Burglary/Break and Enter524967364306
Arson3376021946
Malicious damage to property649136437602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft5364
Steal from motor vehicle3219
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling2146
Break and enter non-dwelling3219

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Hanwood vs NSW

Drug Offences: Hanwood 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 possession53403236441667
Drug dealing and trafficking20629314587705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs11116731366
Other drug offences4584129272

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: Hanwood vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct217321146212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences1014664729179.54

Hanwood Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Hanwood vs NSW

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

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 assault73
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault23
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault20
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences02
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery21
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 harassment616
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person01
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft25
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle23
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling51
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud22
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences66
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling72
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling613
Property and deception offencesArsonArson23
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property76
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis11
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines24
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine01
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis11
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines018
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis21
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences04
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass31
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent01
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences210
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences02
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences10
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences52
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order617
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions63
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer10
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