Hay South, NSW, 2711 Crime Rate and Statistics

Hay South Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

• The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 68, up 94% from 35 incidents recorded in the same period last year.

• Hay South is in the 8th percentile for safety, meaning 92% of NSW suburbs are safer than Hay South and 8% of suburbs are more dangerous than Hay South.

• The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 50% (3 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.

• The number of burglary offences recorded in 2021 increased by 200% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 86% (6 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• 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 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

Crime in Hay South: An In-Depth Analysis

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of recent crime data from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) reveals that Hay South’s crime rate is considerably higher than the average across most suburbs in Australia, as it is ranked safer than only 10% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 92% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Hay South. Therefore, Hay South’s public safety metrics are low.

How risky is that? Living in Hay South comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 10 of becoming a victim of crime, considering the total rate of crimes against the person and property. In contrast, the average chance of falling victim to crime in New South Wales stands at 1 in 20.

To better understand Hay South’s overall crime rate, it is essential to examine its performance in crimes against the person and property crimes separately. This approach can provide further insight into whether violent crimes, property crimes, or both, are the primary drivers of the general crime rate in Hay South.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Hay South crime statistics shows that there are 4457 incidents against the person per 100,000 inhabitants in a standard year, compared to the NSW average rate of 1500. As a result, the chances of becoming a victim of crimes such as homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion in Hay South are 1 in 21.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Hay South, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 19, equivalent to a rate of 5014 per 100,000 residents. As a reference, the property crime rate for every 100,000 residents in NSW is 3158.

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 South Crime Rates by Offences Division

Hay South 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: Hay South vs NSW

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

Hay South 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: Hay South vs NSW, Australia

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

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug Offences: Hay South vs New South Wales

Public Order and Security Offences

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

Public Order and Security Offences: Hay South vs NSW

Hay South Crimes per Square KM

Hay South Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Hay South in 2021?

According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 0 murders in Hay South 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 South?

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 South is possession and/or use of cannabis.

What is the crime rate in Hay South?

The overall crime rate in Hay South, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 18942 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 South a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Hay South total crime rate in 2021 was 18942. This means it’s 8% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Hay South has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Hay South safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of Hay South

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