Heckenberg Crime Index

43

(100 is safest)

Safer than 43% of most Australia suburbs

Heckenberg Crime Map

Heckenberg crime map

Heckenberg Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Heckenberg
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 278, down 10% from 310 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Heckenberg is in the 26th percentile for safety, meaning 74% of NSW suburbs are safer than Heckenberg and 26% of suburbs are more dangerous than Heckenberg.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 19% (7 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • There was no change in the number of sexual offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There were no homicide offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of burglary offences recorded in 2021 increased by 38% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 57% (30 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There was no change in the number of robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 50% (2 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 Heckenberg: 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 Heckenberg’s crime rate is about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia, as it is ranked safer than only 43% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 74% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Heckenberg. Therefore, Heckenberg’s public safety metrics are moderate.

How risky is that? Living in Heckenberg comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 24 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 Heckenberg’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 Heckenberg.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Heckenberg crime statistics shows that there are 2244 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 Heckenberg are 1 in 44.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Heckenberg, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 55, equivalent to a rate of 1783 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.

Heckenberg Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person732244
Property and deception offences581783
Drug offences581783
Public order and security offences8246
Justice procedures offences381168
Other offences431322
Total2788546

Heckenberg Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 44

In Heckenberg

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Heckenberg vs NSW

Heckenberg population: 3253

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault43628641322770
Sexual offences714650215179
Robbery117603122
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment1740910523501
Other offences against the person5188315423

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault4123
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences392
Domestic violence related assault361107
Non-domestic violence related assault6184

Heckenberg Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 55

In Heckenberg

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Heckenberg vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Heckenberg vs NSW, Australia

Heckenberg population: 3253

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft231800287072204
Burglary/Break and Enter1124967338306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property2449136738602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft261
Steal from motor vehicle131
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling11338
Break and enter non-dwelling00

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Heckenberg vs NSW

Drug Offences: Heckenberg 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 possession4634032141441667
Drug dealing and trafficking16293317705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs11116311366
Other drug offences10584130772

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: Heckenberg vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct31732192212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences514664154179.54

Heckenberg Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Heckenberg vs NSW

Heckenberg Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Heckenberg in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Heckenberg?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Heckenberg is domestic violence related assault.

What is the crime rate in Heckenberg?

The overall crime rate in Heckenberg, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 8546 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 Heckenberg a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Heckenberg total crime rate in 2021 was 8546. This means it’s 26% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Heckenberg has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Heckenberg safe at night?

31% of crimes in Heckenberg occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Heckenberg at night.

Total Crime Stats of Heckenberg

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 Police11
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault2736
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault86
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault44
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences312
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery163
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 harassment1817
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person05
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft42
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle111
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods92
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling93
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud1612
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences43
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling811
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling010
Property and deception offencesArsonArson00
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property2924
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics106
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis3218
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines1715
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy01
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs146
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines41
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis11
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs10
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences1910
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass21
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent02
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences125
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences00
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences11
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences1042
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order1710
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions1313
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer21
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures114

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