Horseshoe Bend Crime Index

36

(100 is safest)

Safer than 36% of most Australia suburbs

Horseshoe Bend Crime Map

Horseshoe Bend crime map

Horseshoe Bend Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Horseshoe Bend
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 20, down 43% from 35 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Horseshoe Bend is in the 52st percentile for safety, meaning 49% of NSW suburbs are safer than Horseshoe Bend and 51% of suburbs are more dangerous than Horseshoe Bend.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 33% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no homicide offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There were no burglary offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 23% (3 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 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no motor vehicle theft offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • 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 Horseshoe Bend: 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 Horseshoe Bend’s crime rate is quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs, as it is ranked safer than only 36% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 49% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Horseshoe Bend. Therefore, Horseshoe Bend’s public safety metrics are high.

How risky is that? Living in Horseshoe Bend comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 26 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 Horseshoe Bend’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 Horseshoe Bend.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Horseshoe Bend crime statistics shows that there are 935 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 Horseshoe Bend are 1 in 106.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Horseshoe Bend, 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 2804 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.

Horseshoe Bend Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person4935
Property and deception offences122804
Drug offences1234
Public order and security offences1234
Justice procedures offences00
Other offences2467
Total204673

Horseshoe Bend Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 106

In Horseshoe Bend

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in Horseshoe Bend vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Horseshoe Bend vs NSW

Horseshoe Bend population: 428

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault462864935770
Sexual offences0146500179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment0409100501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault00
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences00
Domestic violence related assault3701
Non-domestic violence related assault1234

Horseshoe Bend Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 35

In Horseshoe Bend

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Horseshoe Bend vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Horseshoe Bend vs NSW, Australia

Horseshoe Bend population: 428

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft1018002823362204
Burglary/Break and Enter0249670306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property249136467602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft00
Steal from motor vehicle1234
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 Horseshoe Bend vs NSW

Drug Offences: Horseshoe Bend 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 possession13403223441667
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: Horseshoe Bend vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct117321234212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences0146640179.54

Horseshoe Bend Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Horseshoe Bend vs NSW

Horseshoe Bend Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Horseshoe Bend in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Horseshoe Bend?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Horseshoe Bend is steal from dwelling.

What is the crime rate in Horseshoe Bend?

The overall crime rate in Horseshoe Bend, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 4673 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 Horseshoe Bend a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Horseshoe Bend total crime rate in 2021 was 4673. This means it’s 51% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Horseshoe Bend has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Horseshoe Bend safe at night?

34% of crimes in Horseshoe Bend occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Horseshoe Bend at night.

Total Crime Stats of Horseshoe Bend

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 assault63
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault01
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault10
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences30
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery20
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 harassment20
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft10
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle61
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling34
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud20
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences15
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling00
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling010
Property and deception offencesArsonArson00
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property22
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 cannabis11
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 drugs20
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 conductTrespass01
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct00
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 offences00
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences12
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order20
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions10
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer10
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