Haymarket Crime Index

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(100 is safest)

Safer than 4% of most Australia suburbs

Haymarket Crime Map

Haymarket crime map

Haymarket Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Haymarket
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 9697, up 32% from 7325 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Haymarket is in the 1st percentile for safety, meaning 99% of NSW suburbs are safer than Haymarket and 1% of suburbs are more dangerous than Haymarket.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 18% (63 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 20% (8 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of homicide offences recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of burglary offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 22% (10 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 26% (230 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 47% (9 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 20% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 7% (10 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Haymarket: 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 Haymarket are considerably higher than the average across most suburbs in Australia. In fact, it is considered safer than about 4% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in Haymarket are higher than approximately 99% of other suburbs in NSW. Consequently, the suburb has low scores for public safety.

Your chance of becoming a victim of a crime if you live here? It’s 1 in 6 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 Haymarket’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 Haymarket. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

Haymarket Crime rate for crimes against the person is 4999 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the NSW average rate is 1500. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in Haymarket was 1 in 19. 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 Haymarket is 1 in 9, with a rate of 9961 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.

Haymarket Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person4154999
Property and deception offences8279961
Drug offences5957167
Public order and security offences2993602
Justice procedures offences2953553
Other offences726687521
Total9697116803

Haymarket Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 19

In Haymarket

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Haymarket vs NSW

Haymarket population: 8302

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide172121
Assault279628643361770
Sexual offences3214650385179
Robbery10176012022
Abduction and kidnapping3203363
Blackmail and Extortion1127122
Intimidation, stalking and harassment7640910915501
Other offences against the person13188315723

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder112
Sexual assault13157
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences19229
Domestic violence related assault69831
Non-domestic violence related assault1842216

Haymarket Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 9

In Haymarket

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Haymarket vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Haymarket vs NSW, Australia

Haymarket population: 8302

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft66318002879862204
Burglary/Break and Enter3624967434306
Arson337603646
Malicious damage to property125491361506602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft448
Steal from motor vehicle16193
Steal from retail store1111337
Break and enter dwelling12145
Break and enter non-dwelling24289

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Haymarket vs NSW

Drug Offences: Haymarket 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 possession49334032593841667
Drug dealing and trafficking5262936267705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs21116241366
Other drug offences48584157872

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: Haymarket vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct184173212216212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences115146641385179.54

Haymarket Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Haymarket vs NSW

Haymarket Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Haymarket in 2021?

According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 1 murders in Haymarket in 2021. The number of homicides (which includes murders, attempted murder, murder conspiracy, and manslaughters) was 1.

What’s the most common crime in Haymarket?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Haymarket is liquor offences.

What is the crime rate in Haymarket?

The overall crime rate in Haymarket, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 116803 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 Haymarket a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Haymarket total crime rate in 2021 was 116803. This means it’s 1% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Haymarket has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Haymarket safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of Haymarket

DivisionSubdivisionOffence typeYear (2020)Year (2021)
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder01
Crimes against the personHomicideAttempted murder00
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder accessory, conspiracy00
Crimes against the personHomicideManslaughter00
Crimes against the personAssaultAssault Police4026
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault8069
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault222184
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault713
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences33157
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery20519
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping23
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion01
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment7876
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person413
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft54
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle2016
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store187111
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods166159
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling2626
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person7149
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud205157
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences213141
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling1712
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling29124
Property and deception offencesArsonArson43
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property135125
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine2325
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics2718
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis232210
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines162102
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy1510
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs146128
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine65
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics82
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis86
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines3018
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy65
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs3014
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis01
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug11
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs02
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences6348
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass3935
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct10192
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language2234
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent1923
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences179115
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences02
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences254234
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences10
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences36193998
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences4643032
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody01
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order4025
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions192188
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer7078
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures53

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