Sleepy Hollow Crime Index

52

(100 is safest)

Safer than 52% of most Australia suburbs

Sleepy Hollow Crime Map

Sleepy Hollow crime map

Sleepy Hollow Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Sleepy Hollow
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 12, up 100% from 6 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Sleepy Hollow is in the 20th percentile for safety, meaning 80% of NSW suburbs are safer than Sleepy Hollow and 20% of suburbs are more dangerous than Sleepy Hollow.
  • There were no assault offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (1 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 increased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 50% (1 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 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Sleepy Hollow: 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 Sleepy Hollow are about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia. In fact, it is considered safer than about 52% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in Sleepy Hollow are higher than approximately 80% 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 38 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 Sleepy Hollow’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 Sleepy Hollow. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

Sleepy Hollow Crime rate for crimes against the person is 847 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the NSW average rate is 1500. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in Sleepy Hollow 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 Sleepy Hollow is 1 in 58, with a rate of 1695 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.

Sleepy Hollow Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person1847
Property and deception offences21695
Drug offences32542
Public order and security offences00
Justice procedures offences21695
Other offences43390
Total1210169

Sleepy Hollow Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 117

In Sleepy Hollow

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Sleepy Hollow vs NSW

Sleepy Hollow population: 118

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault0628640770
Sexual offences114650847179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment0409100501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault00
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences1847
Domestic violence related assault00
Non-domestic violence related assault00

Sleepy Hollow Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 58

In Sleepy Hollow

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Sleepy Hollow vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Sleepy Hollow vs NSW, Australia

Sleepy Hollow population: 118

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft11800288472204
Burglary/Break and Enter124967847306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property0491360602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft1847
Steal from motor vehicle00
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling00
Break and enter non-dwelling1847

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Sleepy Hollow vs NSW

Drug Offences: Sleepy 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 possession334032254241667
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: Sleepy 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 offences0146640179.54

Sleepy Hollow Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Sleepy Hollow vs NSW

Sleepy Hollow Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Sleepy Hollow in 2021?

According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 0 murders in Sleepy 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 Sleepy 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 Sleepy Hollow is possession and/or use of cannabis.

What is the crime rate in Sleepy Hollow?

The overall crime rate in Sleepy Hollow, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 10169 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 Sleepy Hollow a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Sleepy Hollow total crime rate in 2021 was 10169. This means it’s 20% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Sleepy Hollow has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Sleepy Hollow safe at night?

38% of crimes in Sleepy Hollow occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Sleepy Hollow at night.

Total Crime Stats of Sleepy 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 assault00
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault00
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault00
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences00
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery01
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 harassment00
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft11
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods10
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud00
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences00
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling00
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling011
Property and deception offencesArsonArson10
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property10
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 cannabis03
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 offences00
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 offences24
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order01
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer01
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