Hurlstone Park Crime Index

70

(100 is safest)

Safer than 70% of most Australia suburbs

Hurlstone Park Crime Map

Hurlstone Park crime map

Hurlstone Park Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Hurlstone Park
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 166, down 19% from 205 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Hurlstone Park is in the 67th percentile for safety, meaning 33% of NSW suburbs are safer than Hurlstone Park and 67% of suburbs are more dangerous than Hurlstone Park.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 10% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 71% (5 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 decreased by 1% (1 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 decreased by 40% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 7% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Hurlstone Park: 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 Hurlstone Park’s crime rate is below average to the majority of suburbs in Australia, as it is ranked safer than only 70% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 33% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Hurlstone Park. Therefore, Hurlstone Park’s public safety metrics are high.

How risky is that? Living in Hurlstone Park comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 40 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 Hurlstone Park’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 Hurlstone Park.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Hurlstone Park crime statistics shows that there are 557 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 Hurlstone Park are 1 in 178.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Hurlstone Park, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 51, equivalent to a rate of 1911 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.

Hurlstone Park Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person28557
Property and deception offences961911
Drug offences10199
Public order and security offences240
Justice procedures offences11219
Other offences19378
Total1663305

Hurlstone Park Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 178

In Hurlstone Park

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in Hurlstone Park vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Hurlstone Park vs NSW

Hurlstone Park population: 5023

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault1162864219770
Sexual offences21465040179
Robbery117602022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion1127202
Intimidation, stalking and harassment1340910259501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault120
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences120
Domestic violence related assault8159
Non-domestic violence related assault360

Hurlstone Park Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 51

In Hurlstone Park

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Hurlstone Park vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Hurlstone Park vs NSW, Australia

Hurlstone Park population: 5023

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft6918002813742204
Burglary/Break and Enter1224967239306
Arson137602046
Malicious damage to property1449136279602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft360
Steal from motor vehicle18358
Steal from retail store120
Break and enter dwelling10199
Break and enter non-dwelling240

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Hurlstone Park vs NSW

Drug Offences: Hurlstone Park 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 possession83403215941667
Drug dealing and trafficking0629307705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences258414072

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: Hurlstone Park vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct21732140212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences0146640179.54

Hurlstone Park Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Hurlstone Park vs NSW

Hurlstone Park Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Hurlstone Park in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Hurlstone Park?

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

What is the crime rate in Hurlstone Park?

The overall crime rate in Hurlstone Park, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 3305 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 Hurlstone Park a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Hurlstone Park total crime rate in 2021 was 3305. This means it’s 67% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Hurlstone Park has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Hurlstone Park safe at night?

39% of crimes in Hurlstone Park occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Hurlstone Park at night.

Total Crime Stats of Hurlstone Park

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 assault78
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault33
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault21
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences520
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery301
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping00
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion01
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment1213
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person10
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft53
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle1118
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store21
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods82
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling717
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud3020
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences78
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling1010
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling212
Property and deception offencesArsonArson01
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property1514
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine10
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis84
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines30
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy40
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs44
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 amphetamines10
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 offences12
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass22
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 offences30
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences132
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences198
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences39
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order76
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions75
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