Hawkesbury Heights, NSW, 2777 Crime Rate and Statistics

Hawkesbury Heights Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

• The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 40, down 9% from 44 incidents recorded in the same period last year.

• Hawkesbury Heights is in the 25th percentile for safety, meaning 75% of NSW suburbs are safer than Hawkesbury Heights and 25% of suburbs are more dangerous than Hawkesbury Heights.

• The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 200% (2 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 were no burglary offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.

• The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 67% (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 increased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

Crime in Hawkesbury Heights: An In-Depth Analysis

Based on the latest crime statistics from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, AU Crime Rate’s analysis indicates that Hawkesbury Heights is safer than only 69% of all suburbs across the nation, regardless of population size. This implies that Hawkesbury Heights’s crime rate is below average to the majority of suburbs in Australia.

How does Hawkesbury Heights perform compared to other suburbs of all population sizes in NSW? The crime rate in Hawkesbury Heights is greater than that of roughly 75% of other suburbs in NSW, leading to moderate public safety scores.

As a resident of Hawkesbury Heights, the likelihood of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 66 based on the combined crime rate of offences against the person and property. This is in contrast to the New South Wales average, where the chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 20.

To get a more comprehensive understanding of Hawkesbury Heights’s crime statistics, it is essential to take a closer look at its against the person and property crime data. This examination is particularly critical because it enables us to determine whether violent crime, property crime, or both are the primary contributors to the total crime rate in Hawkesbury Heights. By doing so, we can gain a more in-depth insight into the nature and extent of crime in Hawkesbury Heights.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis has uncovered that the rate of crimes against the person in Hawkesbury Heights is 857 per one hundred thousand inhabitants. By contrast, the statewide average for such crimes stands at 1500. This suggests that experiencing serious offences like homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, or extortion is 1 in 116 if you reside in Hawkesbury Heights.

Our data reveals that the odds of becoming a victim of property crime in Hawkesbury Heights are 1 in 155, with a rate of 642 incidents per 100,000 residents. Keep in mind that the NSW average is 3158 incidents per 100,000 residents. The types of property crimes tracked in this analysis 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.

Hawkesbury Heights Crime Rates by Offences Division

Hawkesbury Heights 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: Hawkesbury Heights vs NSW

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

Hawkesbury Heights 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: Hawkesbury Heights vs NSW, Australia

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

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug Offences: Hawkesbury Heights vs New South Wales

Public Order and Security Offences

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

Public Order and Security Offences: Hawkesbury Heights vs NSW

Hawkesbury Heights Crimes per Square KM

Hawkesbury Heights Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Hawkesbury Heights in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Hawkesbury Heights?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Hawkesbury Heights is possession and/or use of cannabis.

What is the crime rate in Hawkesbury Heights?

The overall crime rate in Hawkesbury Heights, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 8565 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 Hawkesbury Heights a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Hawkesbury Heights total crime rate in 2021 was 8565. This means it’s 25% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Hawkesbury Heights has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Hawkesbury Heights safe at night?

39% of crimes in Hawkesbury Heights occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Hawkesbury Heights at night.

Total Crime Stats of Hawkesbury Heights

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