Harefield Crime Index

56

(100 is safest)

Safer than 56% of most Australia suburbs

Harefield Crime Map

Harefield crime map

Harefield Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Harefield
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 7, up 40% from 5 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Harefield is in the 58th percentile for safety, meaning 42% of NSW suburbs are safer than Harefield and 58% of suburbs are more dangerous than Harefield.
  • 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.
  • There was no change in the number of theft offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • 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 increased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Harefield: 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 Harefield are about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia. In fact, it is considered safer than about 56% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in Harefield are higher than approximately 42% of other suburbs in NSW. Consequently, the suburb has high scores for public safety.

Your chance of becoming a victim of a crime if you live here? It’s 1 in 43 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 Harefield’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 Harefield. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

Harefield Crime rate for crimes against the person is 0 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the NSW average rate is 1500. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in Harefield was 0. 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 Harefield is 1 in 43, with a rate of 2299 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.

Harefield Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person00
Property and deception offences42299
Drug offences00
Public order and security offences21149
Justice procedures offences1575
Other offences00
Total74023

Harefield Crimes Against the Person

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

0

In Harefield

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Harefield vs NSW

Harefield population: 174

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault0628640770
Sexual offences0146500179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment0409100501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault00
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences00
Domestic violence related assault00
Non-domestic violence related assault00

Harefield Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 43

In Harefield

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Harefield vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Harefield vs NSW, Australia

Harefield population: 174

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft318002817242204
Burglary/Break and Enter0249670306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property149136575602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft00
Steal from motor vehicle00
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling00
Break and enter non-dwelling00

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Harefield vs NSW

Drug Offences: Harefield 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 possession034032041667
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: Harefield vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct117321575212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences114664575179.54

Harefield Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Harefield vs NSW

Harefield Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Harefield in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Harefield?

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

What is the crime rate in Harefield?

The overall crime rate in Harefield, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 4023 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 Harefield a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Harefield total crime rate in 2021 was 4023. This means it’s 58% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Harefield has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Harefield safe at night?

46% of crimes in Harefield occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Harefield at night.

Total Crime Stats of Harefield

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 assault00
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault00
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault00
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences00
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery10
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 harassment00
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud10
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences23
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling00
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling010
Property and deception offencesArsonArson00
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property01
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 cannabis00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines00
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 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 conductTrespass01
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent00
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 offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order10
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions11
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer00
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