Hay South Crime Index

10

(100 is safest)

Safer than 10% of most Australia suburbs

Hay South Crime Map

Hay South crime map

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.

60-month trend of criminal incidents across 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.

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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

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person164457
Property and deception offences185014
Drug offences205571
Public order and security offences92507
Justice procedures offences41114
Other offences1279
Total6818942

Hay South Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 21

In Hay South

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Hay South vs NSW

Hay South population: 359

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault9628642507770
Sexual offences114650279179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment6409101671501
Other offences against the person01883023

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.

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault1279
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences00
Domestic violence related assault1279
Non-domestic violence related assault82228

Hay South Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 19

In Hay South

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Hay South vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Hay South vs NSW, Australia

Hay South population: 359

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft1318002836212204
Burglary/Break and Enter324967836306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property249136557602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft2557
Steal from motor vehicle1279
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling3836
Break and enter non-dwelling00

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Hay South vs NSW

Drug Offences: Hay South 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 possession1534032417841667
Drug dealing and trafficking162932797705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs211165571366
Other drug offences2584155772

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 South vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct217321557212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences7146641950179.54

Hay South Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Hay South vs NSW

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

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 assault21
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault48
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault01
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences06
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery50
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 harassment36
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person10
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft12
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle01
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 offencesTheftFraud56
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences12
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling13
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling010
Property and deception offencesArsonArson00
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property12
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine01
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics01
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis48
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines01
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs04
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics01
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 cannabis02
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences02
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass12
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 offences27
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences11
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences60
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order03
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

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