Hinton Crime Index

69

(100 is safest)

Safer than 69% of most Australia suburbs

Hinton Crime Map

Hinton crime map

Hinton Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Hinton
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 13, up 44% from 9 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Hinton is in the 75th percentile for safety, meaning 25% of NSW suburbs are safer than Hinton and 75% of suburbs are more dangerous than Hinton.
  • There was no change in the number of assault offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (1 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 decreased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 50% (2 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.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Hinton: 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 Hinton is safer than only 69% of all suburbs across the nation, regardless of population size. This implies that Hinton’s crime rate is below average to the majority of suburbs in Australia.

How does Hinton perform compared to other suburbs of all population sizes in NSW? The crime rate in Hinton is greater than that of roughly 25% of other suburbs in NSW, leading to high public safety scores.

As a resident of Hinton, the likelihood of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 67 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 Hinton’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 Hinton. By doing so, we can gain a more in-depth insight into the nature and extent of crime in Hinton.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis has uncovered that the rate of crimes against the person in Hinton is 1053 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 94 if you reside in Hinton.

Our data reveals that the odds of becoming a victim of property crime in Hinton are 1 in 237, with a rate of 421 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.

Hinton Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person51053
Property and deception offences2421
Drug offences1211
Public order and security offences1211
Justice procedures offences1211
Other offences3632
Total132737

Hinton Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 94

In Hinton

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Hinton vs NSW

Hinton population: 475

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault162864211770
Sexual offences114650211179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment340910632501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault00
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences1211
Domestic violence related assault00
Non-domestic violence related assault1211

Hinton Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 237

In Hinton

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Hinton vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Hinton vs NSW, Australia

Hinton population: 475

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft21800284212204
Burglary/Break and Enter0249670306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property0491360602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft1211
Steal from motor vehicle00
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling00
Break and enter non-dwelling00

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Hinton vs NSW

Drug Offences: Hinton 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 possession13403221141667
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: Hinton vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct117321211212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences0146640179.54

Hinton Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Hinton vs NSW

Hinton Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Hinton in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Hinton?

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

What is the crime rate in Hinton?

The overall crime rate in Hinton, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 2737 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 Hinton a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Hinton total crime rate in 2021 was 2737. This means it’s 75% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Hinton has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Hinton safe at night?

39% of crimes in Hinton occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Hinton at night.

Total Crime Stats of Hinton

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 Police10
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault00
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault01
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault00
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences01
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 harassment13
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft01
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle10
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud11
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences20
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling10
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling010
Property and deception offencesArsonArson00
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property10
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 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 drugs00
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 conductTrespass10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct01
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent00
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences00
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences02
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences01
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer01
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