Hillsdale Crime Index

42

(100 is safest)

Safer than 42% of most Australia suburbs

Hillsdale Crime Map

Hillsdale crime map

Hillsdale Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Hillsdale
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 299, up 12% from 267 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Hillsdale is in the 45th percentile for safety, meaning 55% of NSW suburbs are safer than Hillsdale and 45% of suburbs are more dangerous than Hillsdale.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 13% (6 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 decreased by 9% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 42% (36 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 38% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 38% (15 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Hillsdale: 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 Hillsdale’s crime rate is about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia, as it is ranked safer than only 42% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 55% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Hillsdale. Therefore, Hillsdale’s public safety metrics are moderate.

How risky is that? Living in Hillsdale comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 23 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 Hillsdale’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 Hillsdale.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Hillsdale crime statistics shows that there are 1356 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 Hillsdale are 1 in 73.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Hillsdale, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 35, equivalent to a rate of 2746 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.

Hillsdale Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person771356
Property and deception offences1562746
Drug offences6106
Public order and security offences9158
Justice procedures offences24423
Other offences27475
Total2995264

Hillsdale Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 73

In Hillsdale

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Hillsdale vs NSW

Hillsdale population: 5680

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault4062864704770
Sexual offences31465053179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment3440910599501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault235
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences118
Domestic violence related assault31546
Non-domestic violence related assault7123

Hillsdale Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 35

In Hillsdale

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Hillsdale vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Hillsdale vs NSW, Australia

Hillsdale population: 5680

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft12118002821302204
Burglary/Break and Enter1024967176306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property2549136440602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft11194
Steal from motor vehicle23405
Steal from retail store20352
Break and enter dwelling10176
Break and enter non-dwelling00

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Hillsdale vs NSW

Drug Offences: Hillsdale 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 possession63403210641667
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: Hillsdale vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct717321123212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences21466435179.54

Hillsdale Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Hillsdale vs NSW

Hillsdale Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Hillsdale in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Hillsdale?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Hillsdale is intimidation, stalking and harassment.

What is the crime rate in Hillsdale?

The overall crime rate in Hillsdale, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 5264 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 Hillsdale a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Hillsdale total crime rate in 2021 was 5264. This means it’s 45% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Hillsdale has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Hillsdale safe at night?

38% of crimes in Hillsdale occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Hillsdale at night.

Total Crime Stats of Hillsdale

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 Police22
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault2131
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault237
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault02
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences322
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery211
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 harassment2134
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person10
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft811
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle1023
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store2220
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods05
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling1231
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person41
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud2122
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences88
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling710
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling410
Property and deception offencesArsonArson00
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property4025
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine10
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics10
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis65
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs11
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine30
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis10
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 drugs10
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences20
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass26
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language01
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent00
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences32
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences03
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences12
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences722
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody10
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order1514
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions118
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer11
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures21

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