Hunters Hill Crime Index

79

(100 is safest)

Safer than 79% of most Australia suburbs

Hunters Hill Crime Map

Hunters Hill crime map

Hunters Hill Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Hunters Hill
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 279, down 19% from 346 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Hunters Hill is in the 70th percentile for safety, meaning 30% of NSW suburbs are safer than Hunters Hill and 70% of suburbs are more dangerous than Hunters Hill.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 54% (26 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 19% (3 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 30% (9 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 3% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 increased by 40% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 25% (10 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Hunters Hill: An In-Depth Analysis

According to AU Crime Rate’s analysis of the latest crime statistics from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, Hunters Hill is ranked safer than 79% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Hunters Hill crime rate is below average to the majority of suburbs in Australia.

In NSW, only about 30% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Hunters Hill. As a result, Hunters Hill has high scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of Hunters Hill, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 47 (based on the total crime rate of crimes against the person and property combined) while the New South Wales average is 1 in 20.

Let’s take a closer look at Hunters Hill’s crime statistics and see how it fares in terms of crimes against person and property crimes. This information is crucial because it can shed light on whether violent or property crimes or both, are the primary factors driving Hunters Hill’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Hunters Hill’s crime data and what they reveal about the suburb’s safety and security? Let’s dive in!

AU Crime Rate’s analysis reveals that against the person crime rate in Hunters Hill is 500 per one hundred thousand inhabitants while the NSW average rate is 1500. So, one’s chances of becoming a victim of crimes against the person in Hunters Hill is 1 in 199. The crimes against the person included in this analysis are homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion.

From our analysis, we discovered that your odds of becoming a victim of a property crime if you live in Hunters Hill is 1 in 62. This is equal to a rate of 1578 per one hundred thousand residents compared to a rate of 3158 per 100,000 residents for NSW state. It’s worth mentioning that the property crimes tracked here 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.

Hunters Hill Crime Rates by Offences Division

Hunters Hill Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 199

In Hunters Hill

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in Hunters Hill vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Hunters Hill vs NSW

Hunters Hill population: 8999

NSW population: 8058541

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

Hunters Hill Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 62

In Hunters Hill

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Hunters Hill vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Hunters Hill vs NSW, Australia

Hunters Hill population: 8999

NSW population: 8058541

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

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Hunters Hill vs NSW

Drug Offences: Hunters Hill 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: Hunters Hill vs NSW

Hunters Hill Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Hunters Hill vs NSW

Hunters Hill Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Hunters Hill in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Hunters Hill?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Hunters Hill is fraud.

What is the crime rate in Hunters Hill?

The overall crime rate in Hunters Hill, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 3100 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 Hunters Hill a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Hunters Hill total crime rate in 2021 was 3100. This means it’s 70% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Hunters Hill has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Hunters Hill safe at night?

51% of crimes in Hunters Hill occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Hunters Hill at night.

Total Crime Stats of Hunters Hill

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