Hat Head Crime Index

18

(100 is safest)

Safer than 18% of most Australia suburbs

Hat Head Crime Map

Hat Head crime map

Hat Head Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Hat Head
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 29, down 9% from 32 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Hat Head is in the 27th percentile for safety, meaning 73% of NSW suburbs are safer than Hat Head and 27% of suburbs are more dangerous than Hat Head.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 88% (7 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no homicide offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There was no change in the number of burglary offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 50% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Hat Head: 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 Hat Head are considerably higher than the average across most suburbs in Australia. In fact, it is considered safer than about 18% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in Hat Head are higher than approximately 73% of other suburbs in NSW. Consequently, the suburb has moderate scores for public safety.

Your chance of becoming a victim of a crime if you live here? It’s 1 in 14 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 Hat Head’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 Hat Head. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

Hat Head Crime rate for crimes against the person is 1972 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the NSW average rate is 1500. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in Hat Head was 1 in 50. 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 Hat Head is 1 in 21, with a rate of 4507 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.

Hat Head Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person71972
Property and deception offences164507
Drug offences00
Public order and security offences3845
Justice procedures offences2563
Other offences1282
Total298169

Hat Head Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 50

In Hat Head

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in Hat Head vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Hat Head vs NSW

Hat Head population: 355

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault162864282770
Sexual offences214650563179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment4409101127501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault00
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences2563
Domestic violence related assault00
Non-domestic violence related assault1282

Hat Head Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 21

In Hat Head

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Hat Head vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Hat Head vs NSW, Australia

Hat Head population: 355

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft818002822542204
Burglary/Break and Enter224967563306
Arson3376084546
Malicious damage to property349136845602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft1282
Steal from motor vehicle2563
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling1282
Break and enter non-dwelling1282

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Hat Head vs NSW

Drug Offences: Hat Head 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: Hat Head vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct317321845212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences0146640179.54

Hat Head Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Hat Head vs NSW

Hat Head Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Hat Head in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Hat Head?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Hat Head is intimidation, stalking and harassment.

What is the crime rate in Hat Head?

The overall crime rate in Hat Head, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 8169 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 Hat Head a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Hat Head total crime rate in 2021 was 8169. This means it’s 27% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Hat Head has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Hat Head safe at night?

40% of crimes in Hat Head occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Hat Head at night.

Total Crime Stats of Hat Head

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 assault30
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault51
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault10
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences03
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery12
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 harassment14
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft01
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle12
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling02
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud13
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences20
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling01
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling211
Property and deception offencesArsonArson13
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property23
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 cannabis20
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass03
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 offences00
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences40
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences61
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order02
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions10
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