Hillsborough Crime Index

29

(100 is safest)

Safer than 29% of most Australia suburbs

Hillsborough Crime Map

Hillsborough (Lake Macquarie) crime map

Hillsborough Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Hillsborough (Lake Macquarie)
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 47, up 161% from 18 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Hillsborough is in the 32st percentile for safety, meaning 69% of NSW suburbs are safer than Hillsborough and 31% of suburbs are more dangerous than Hillsborough.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 200% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 200% (2 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 50% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 400% (8 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 increased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There was no change in the number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.

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Crime in Hillsborough: 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 Hillsborough are quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs. In fact, it is considered safer than about 29% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in Hillsborough are higher than approximately 69% of other suburbs in NSW. Consequently, the suburb has moderate scores for public safety.

Your chance of becoming a victim of a crime if you live here? It’s 1 in 21 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 Hillsborough’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 Hillsborough. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

Hillsborough Crime rate for crimes against the person is 1565 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the NSW average rate is 1500. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in Hillsborough was 1 in 63. 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 Hillsborough is 1 in 33, with a rate of 2973 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.

Hillsborough Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person101565
Property and deception offences192973
Drug offences1156
Public order and security offences00
Justice procedures offences71095
Other offences101565
Total477355

Hillsborough Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 63

In Hillsborough

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in Hillsborough (Lake Macquarie) vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Hillsborough vs NSW

Hillsborough population: 639

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault662864939770
Sexual offences214650313179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment240910313501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault1156
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences1156
Domestic violence related assault1156
Non-domestic violence related assault4626

Hillsborough Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 33

In Hillsborough (Lake Macquarie)

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Hillsborough (Lake Macquarie) vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Hillsborough vs NSW, Australia

Hillsborough population: 639

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft1018002815652204
Burglary/Break and Enter324967469306
Arson2376031346
Malicious damage to property449136626602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft1156
Steal from motor vehicle2313
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling3469
Break and enter non-dwelling00

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Hillsborough (Lake Macquarie) vs NSW

Drug Offences: Hillsborough 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 possession13403215641667
Drug dealing and trafficking0629307705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences05841072

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: Hillsborough vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct0173210212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences0146640179.54

Hillsborough Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Hillsborough (Lake Macquarie) vs NSW

Hillsborough Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Hillsborough in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Hillsborough?

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

What is the crime rate in Hillsborough?

The overall crime rate in Hillsborough, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 7355 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 Hillsborough a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Hillsborough total crime rate in 2021 was 7355. This means it’s 31% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Hillsborough has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Hillsborough safe at night?

35% of crimes in Hillsborough occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Hillsborough at night.

Total Crime Stats of Hillsborough

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 Police01
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault01
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault24
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault01
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences03
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery11
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 harassment22
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft01
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle12
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling01
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud13
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences03
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling23
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling010
Property and deception offencesArsonArson12
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property44
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine10
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis00
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 drugs10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
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 cannabis00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent10
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences00
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences00
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences210
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order02
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions02
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer03
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

Greater Capital City Statistical Area

Greater Sydney