Hay Crime Index

19

(100 is safest)

Safer than 19% of most Australia suburbs

Hay Crime Map

Hay crime map

Hay Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Hay
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 268, down 17% from 322 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Hay is in the 17th percentile for safety, meaning 83% of NSW suburbs are safer than Hay and 17% of suburbs are more dangerous than Hay.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 12% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 56% (10 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 33% (6 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 19% (6 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 decreased by 50% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 17% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Hay: 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, Hay is ranked safer than 19% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Hay crime rate is considerably higher than the average across most suburbs in Australia.

In NSW, only about 83% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Hay. As a result, Hay has low scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of Hay, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 14 (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 Hay’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 Hay’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Hay’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 Hay is 3418 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 Hay is 1 in 28. 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 Hay is 1 in 29. This is equal to a rate of 3289 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.

Hay Crime Rates by Offences Division

Hay Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 28

In Hay

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Hay vs NSW

Hay population: 2311

NSW population: 8058541

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

Hay Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 29

In Hay

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Hay vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Hay vs NSW, Australia

Hay population: 2311

NSW population: 8058541

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

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Hay vs NSW

Drug Offences: Hay vs New South Wales

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: Hay vs NSW

Hay Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Hay vs NSW

Hay Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Hay in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Hay?

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

What is the crime rate in Hay?

The overall crime rate in Hay, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 11597 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 Hay a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Hay total crime rate in 2021 was 11597. This means it’s 17% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Hay has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Hay safe at night?

42% of crimes in Hay occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Hay at night.

Total Crime Stats of Hay

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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