Hovells Creek Crime Index

40

(100 is safest)

Safer than 40% of most Australia suburbs

Hovells Creek Crime Map

Hovells Creek crime map

Hovells Creek Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Hovells Creek
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 3, up 200% from 1 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Hovells Creek is in the 22st percentile for safety, meaning 79% of NSW suburbs are safer than Hovells Creek and 21% of suburbs are more dangerous than Hovells Creek.
  • There were no assault offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There were no sexual offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There were no homicide offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There were no burglary offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There was no change in the number of theft offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • 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.
  • There were no vandalism (Property damage) offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.

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Crime in Hovells Creek: 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 Hovells Creek are about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia. In fact, it is considered safer than about 40% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in Hovells Creek are higher than approximately 79% of other suburbs in NSW. Consequently, the suburb has low scores for public safety.

Your chance of becoming a victim of a crime if you live here? It’s 1 in 29 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 Hovells Creek’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 Hovells Creek. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

Hovells Creek Crime rate for crimes against the person is 0 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the NSW average rate is 1500. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in Hovells Creek was 0. 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 Hovells Creek is 1 in 29, with a rate of 3333 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.

Hovells Creek Crime Rates by Offences Division

Hovells Creek Crimes Against the Person

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

0

In Hovells Creek

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in Hovells Creek vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Hovells Creek vs NSW

Hovells Creek population: 30

NSW population: 8058541

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

Hovells Creek Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 29

In Hovells Creek

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Hovells Creek vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Hovells Creek vs NSW, Australia

Hovells Creek population: 30

NSW population: 8058541

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

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Hovells Creek vs NSW

Drug Offences: Hovells Creek vs New South Wales

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: Hovells Creek vs NSW

Hovells Creek Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Hovells Creek vs NSW

Hovells Creek Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Hovells Creek in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Hovells Creek?

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

What is the crime rate in Hovells Creek?

The overall crime rate in Hovells Creek, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 10000 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 Hovells Creek a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Hovells Creek total crime rate in 2021 was 10000. This means it’s 21% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Hovells Creek has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Hovells Creek safe at night?

41% of crimes in Hovells Creek occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Hovells Creek at night.

Total Crime Stats of Hovells Creek

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