Hornsby Heights Crime Index

94

(100 is safest)

Safer than 94% of most Australia suburbs

Hornsby Heights Crime Map

Hornsby Heights crime map

Hornsby Heights Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Hornsby Heights
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 97, up 37% from 71 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Hornsby Heights is in the 92nd percentile for safety, meaning 8% of NSW suburbs are safer than Hornsby Heights and 92% of suburbs are more dangerous than Hornsby Heights.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 7% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 40% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no homicide offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There was no change in the number of burglary offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 33% (7 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • 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 increased by 13% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Hornsby Heights: 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 Hornsby Heights are noticeably lower than the average compared to most Australia’s suburbs. In fact, it is considered safer than about 94% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in Hornsby Heights are higher than approximately 8% of other suburbs in NSW. Consequently, the suburb has very high scores for public safety.

Your chance of becoming a victim of a crime if you live here? It’s 1 in 78 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 Hornsby Heights’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 Hornsby Heights. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

Hornsby Heights Crime rate for crimes against the person is 614 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the NSW average rate is 1500. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in Hornsby Heights was 1 in 162. 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 Hornsby Heights is 1 in 154, with a rate of 645 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.

Hornsby Heights Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person39614
Property and deception offences41645
Drug offences8126
Public order and security offences231
Justice procedures offences231
Other offences579
Total971527

Hornsby Heights Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 162

In Hornsby Heights

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in Hornsby Heights vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Hornsby Heights vs NSW

Hornsby Heights population: 6352

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault1562864236770
Sexual offences714650110179
Robbery117601622
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment1640910252501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault694
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences116
Domestic violence related assault13205
Non-domestic violence related assault231

Hornsby Heights Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 154

In Hornsby Heights

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Hornsby Heights vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Hornsby Heights vs NSW, Australia

Hornsby Heights population: 6352

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft281800284412204
Burglary/Break and Enter22496731306
Arson237603146
Malicious damage to property949136142602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft116
Steal from motor vehicle347
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling116
Break and enter non-dwelling116

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Hornsby Heights vs NSW

Drug Offences: Hornsby Heights 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 possession83403212641667
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: Hornsby Heights vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct21732131212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences0146640179.54

Hornsby Heights Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Hornsby Heights vs NSW

Hornsby Heights Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Hornsby Heights in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Hornsby Heights?

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

What is the crime rate in Hornsby Heights?

The overall crime rate in Hornsby Heights, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 1527 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 Hornsby Heights a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Hornsby Heights total crime rate in 2021 was 1527. This means it’s 92% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Hornsby Heights has a very high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Hornsby Heights safe at night?

28% of crimes in Hornsby Heights occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Hornsby Heights at night.

Total Crime Stats of Hornsby Heights

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 Police20
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault913
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault32
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault36
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences212
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery121
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 harassment416
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person10
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft01
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle33
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling412
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud1212
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences20
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling21
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling011
Property and deception offencesArsonArson02
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property89
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 cannabis15
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 drugs03
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 conductTrespass32
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent00
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences20
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences00
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences20
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences15
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order30
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions12
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer20
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