Hillston Crime Index

30

(100 is safest)

Safer than 30% of most Australia suburbs

Hillston Crime Map

Hillston crime map

Hillston Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Hillston
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 163, down 3% from 168 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Hillston is in the 19th percentile for safety, meaning 81% of NSW suburbs are safer than Hillston and 19% of suburbs are more dangerous than Hillston.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 4% (1 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 46% (6 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 35% (12 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 decreased by 33% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 52% (11 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Hillston: An In-Depth Analysis

Based on the latest crime statistics from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, AU Crime Rate’s analysis indicates that Hillston is safer than only 30% of all suburbs across the nation, regardless of population size. This implies that Hillston’s crime rate is quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs.

How does Hillston perform compared to other suburbs of all population sizes in NSW? The crime rate in Hillston is greater than that of roughly 81% of other suburbs in NSW, leading to low public safety scores.

As a resident of Hillston, the likelihood of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 18 based on the combined crime rate of offences against the person and property. This is in contrast to the New South Wales average, where the chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 20.

To get a more comprehensive understanding of Hillston’s crime statistics, it is essential to take a closer look at its against the person and property crime data. This examination is particularly critical because it enables us to determine whether violent crime, property crime, or both are the primary contributors to the total crime rate in Hillston. By doing so, we can gain a more in-depth insight into the nature and extent of crime in Hillston.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis has uncovered that the rate of crimes against the person in Hillston is 2567 per one hundred thousand inhabitants. By contrast, the statewide average for such crimes stands at 1500. This suggests that experiencing serious offences like homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, or extortion is 1 in 38 if you reside in Hillston.

Our data reveals that the odds of becoming a victim of property crime in Hillston are 1 in 37, with a rate of 2632 incidents per 100,000 residents. Keep in mind that the NSW average is 3158 incidents per 100,000 residents. The types of property crimes tracked in this analysis include 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.

Hillston Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person402567
Property and deception offences412632
Drug offences10642
Public order and security offences221412
Justice procedures offences15963
Other offences352246
Total16310462

Hillston Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 38

In Hillston

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Hillston vs NSW

Hillston population: 1558

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault22628641412770
Sexual offences514650321179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment1040910642501
Other offences against the person3188319323

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault3193
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences2128
Domestic violence related assault13834
Non-domestic violence related assault9578

Hillston Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 37

In Hillston

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Hillston vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Hillston vs NSW, Australia

Hillston population: 1558

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft2218002814122204
Burglary/Break and Enter724967449306
Arson2376012846
Malicious damage to property1049136642602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft2128
Steal from motor vehicle4257
Steal from retail store164
Break and enter dwelling2128
Break and enter non-dwelling5321

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Hillston vs NSW

Drug Offences: Hillston 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 possession63403238541667
Drug dealing and trafficking0629307705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences4584125772

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: Hillston vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct717321449212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences1514664963179.54

Hillston Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Hillston vs NSW

Hillston Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Hillston in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Hillston?

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

What is the crime rate in Hillston?

The overall crime rate in Hillston, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 10462 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 Hillston a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Hillston total crime rate in 2021 was 10462. This means it’s 19% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Hillston has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Hillston safe at night?

43% of crimes in Hillston occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Hillston at night.

Total Crime Stats of Hillston

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 assault1313
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault109
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault13
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences46
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery122
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 harassment1010
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person03
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft32
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle54
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store11
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods10
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling82
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft01
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud126
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences46
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling72
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling615
Property and deception offencesArsonArson22
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property2110
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis66
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines10
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy10
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs00
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 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 offences14
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass82
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct24
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent01
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences1115
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences13
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences1332
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order98
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions56
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer10
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures01

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