Sandy Hollow Crime Index

24

(100 is safest)

Safer than 24% of most Australia suburbs

Sandy Hollow Crime Map

Sandy Hollow crime map

Sandy Hollow Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Sandy Hollow
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 12, up 9% from 11 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Sandy Hollow is in the 38th percentile for safety, meaning 62% of NSW suburbs are safer than Sandy Hollow and 38% of suburbs are more dangerous than Sandy Hollow.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • 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.
  • There were no motor vehicle theft offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There was no change in the number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.

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Crime in Sandy Hollow: 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 Sandy Hollow’s crime rate is quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs, as it is ranked safer than only 24% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 62% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Sandy Hollow. Therefore, Sandy Hollow’s public safety metrics are moderate.

How risky is that? Living in Sandy Hollow comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 18 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 Sandy Hollow’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 Sandy Hollow.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Sandy Hollow crime statistics shows that there are 1554 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 Sandy Hollow are 1 in 63.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Sandy Hollow, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 27, equivalent to a rate of 3627 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.

Sandy Hollow Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person31554
Property and deception offences73627
Drug offences00
Public order and security offences1518
Justice procedures offences00
Other offences1518
Total126218

Sandy Hollow Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 63

In Sandy Hollow

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in Sandy Hollow vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Sandy Hollow vs NSW

Sandy Hollow population: 193

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault0628640770
Sexual offences0146500179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment3409101554501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault00
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences00
Domestic violence related assault00
Non-domestic violence related assault00

Sandy Hollow Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 27

In Sandy Hollow

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Sandy Hollow vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Sandy Hollow vs NSW, Australia

Sandy Hollow population: 193

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft618002831092204
Burglary/Break and Enter0249670306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property149136518602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft00
Steal from motor vehicle1518
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 Sandy Hollow vs NSW

Drug Offences: Sandy Hollow 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 possession034032041667
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: Sandy Hollow 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 offences114664518179.54

Sandy Hollow Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Sandy Hollow vs NSW

Sandy Hollow Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Sandy Hollow in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Sandy Hollow?

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

What is the crime rate in Sandy Hollow?

The overall crime rate in Sandy Hollow, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 6218 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 Sandy Hollow a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Sandy Hollow total crime rate in 2021 was 6218. This means it’s 38% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Sandy Hollow has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Sandy Hollow safe at night?

45% of crimes in Sandy Hollow occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Sandy Hollow at night.

Total Crime Stats of Sandy Hollow

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 assault10
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault10
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault00
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences03
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery20
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 harassment13
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle11
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person01
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud23
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences31
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling00
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling010
Property and deception offencesArsonArson00
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property11
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 amphetamines00
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 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 language00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent00
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences01
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 offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences11
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions00
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