Horsfield Bay Crime Index

57

(100 is safest)

Safer than 57% of most Australia suburbs

Horsfield Bay Crime Map

Horsfield Bay crime map

Horsfield Bay Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Horsfield Bay
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 15, down 32% from 22 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Horsfield Bay is in the 72st percentile for safety, meaning 29% of NSW suburbs are safer than Horsfield Bay and 71% of suburbs are more dangerous than Horsfield Bay.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (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 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 64% (7 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There was no change in the number of motor vehicle theft offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Horsfield Bay: 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 Horsfield Bay are about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia. In fact, it is considered safer than about 57% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in Horsfield Bay are higher than approximately 29% of other suburbs in NSW. Consequently, the suburb has high scores for public safety.

Your chance of becoming a victim of a crime if you live here? It’s 1 in 45 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 Horsfield Bay’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 Horsfield Bay. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

Horsfield Bay Crime rate for crimes against the person is 1397 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the NSW average rate is 1500. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in Horsfield Bay was 1 in 71. 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 Horsfield Bay is 1 in 124, with a rate of 798 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.

Horsfield Bay Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person71397
Property and deception offences4798
Drug offences2399
Public order and security offences00
Justice procedures offences1200
Other offences1200
Total152994

Horsfield Bay Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 71

In Horsfield Bay

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in Horsfield Bay vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Horsfield Bay vs NSW

Horsfield Bay population: 501

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault262864399770
Sexual offences214650399179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment240910399501
Other offences against the person1188320023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault1200
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences1200
Domestic violence related assault2399
Non-domestic violence related assault00

Horsfield Bay Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 124

In Horsfield Bay

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Horsfield Bay vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Horsfield Bay vs NSW, Australia

Horsfield Bay population: 501

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft41800287982204
Burglary/Break and Enter0249670306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property0491360602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft1200
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 Horsfield Bay vs NSW

Drug Offences: Horsfield Bay 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 possession13403220041667
Drug dealing and trafficking162932007705
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: Horsfield Bay vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct0173210212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences0146640179.54

Horsfield Bay Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Horsfield Bay vs NSW

Horsfield Bay Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Horsfield Bay in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Horsfield Bay?

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

What is the crime rate in Horsfield Bay?

The overall crime rate in Horsfield Bay, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 2994 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 Horsfield Bay a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Horsfield Bay total crime rate in 2021 was 2994. This means it’s 71% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Horsfield Bay has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Horsfield Bay safe at night?

35% of crimes in Horsfield Bay occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Horsfield Bay at night.

Total Crime Stats of Horsfield Bay

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 assault02
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault10
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault21
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences01
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery21
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 harassment02
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person01
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft11
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle40
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods01
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling20
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud21
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences21
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 property30
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 amphetamines01
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 conductTrespass00
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 offences01
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order30
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions11
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer00
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