Hurstville Grove Crime Index

86

(100 is safest)

Safer than 86% of most Australia suburbs

Hurstville Grove Crime Map

Hurstville Grove crime map

Hurstville Grove Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Hurstville Grove
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 66, up 43% from 46 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Hurstville Grove is in the 78th percentile for safety, meaning 22% of NSW suburbs are safer than Hurstville Grove and 78% of suburbs are more dangerous than Hurstville Grove.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 13% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 600% (6 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 increased by 27% (4 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 50% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Hurstville Grove: 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 Hurstville Grove are noticeably lower than the average compared to most Australia’s suburbs. In fact, it is considered safer than about 86% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in Hurstville Grove are higher than approximately 22% of other suburbs in NSW. Consequently, the suburb has very high scores for public safety.

Your chance of becoming a victim of a crime if you live here? It’s 1 in 57 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 Hurstville Grove’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 Hurstville Grove. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

Hurstville Grove Crime rate for crimes against the person is 846 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the NSW average rate is 1500. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in Hurstville Grove was 1 in 117. 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 Hurstville Grove is 1 in 112, with a rate of 884 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.

Hurstville Grove Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person22846
Property and deception offences23884
Drug offences3115
Public order and security offences3115
Justice procedures offences3115
Other offences12461
Total662537

Hurstville Grove Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 117

In Hurstville Grove

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in Hurstville Grove vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Hurstville Grove vs NSW

Hurstville Grove population: 2602

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault962864346770
Sexual offences614650231179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment740910269501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault277
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences4154
Domestic violence related assault7269
Non-domestic violence related assault277

Hurstville Grove Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 112

In Hurstville Grove

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Hurstville Grove vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Hurstville Grove vs NSW, Australia

Hurstville Grove population: 2602

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft191800287302204
Burglary/Break and Enter12496738306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property349136115602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft3115
Steal from motor vehicle4154
Steal from retail store3115
Break and enter dwelling138
Break and enter non-dwelling00

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Hurstville Grove vs NSW

Drug Offences: Hurstville Grove 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 possession33403211541667
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: Hurstville Grove vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct21732177212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences11466438179.54

Hurstville Grove Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Hurstville Grove vs NSW

Hurstville Grove Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Hurstville Grove in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Hurstville Grove?

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

What is the crime rate in Hurstville Grove?

The overall crime rate in Hurstville Grove, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 2537 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 Hurstville Grove a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Hurstville Grove total crime rate in 2021 was 2537. This means it’s 78% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Hurstville Grove has a very high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Hurstville Grove safe at night?

32% of crimes in Hurstville Grove occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Hurstville Grove at night.

Total Crime Stats of Hurstville Grove

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 assault67
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault22
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault02
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences04
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery34
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 harassment47
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft33
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle44
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store33
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling12
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person01
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud34
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences12
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling11
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling010
Property and deception offencesArsonArson10
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property63
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 cannabis02
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 drugs11
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 conductTrespass00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language01
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent11
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences11
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 offences32
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences110
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order21
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions12
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