The Hill Crime Index

48

(100 is safest)

Safer than 48% of most Australia suburbs

The Hill Crime Map

The Hill crime map

The Hill Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across The Hill
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 96, down 25% from 128 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • The Hill is in the 52st percentile for safety, meaning 49% of NSW suburbs are safer than The Hill and 51% of suburbs are more dangerous than The Hill.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 81% (13 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 57% (4 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 15% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 13% (6 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 increased by 167% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 54% (7 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in The Hill: 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 The Hill’s crime rate is about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia, as it is ranked safer than only 48% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 49% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to The Hill. Therefore, The Hill’s public safety metrics are high.

How risky is that? Living in The Hill comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 27 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 The Hill’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 The Hill.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of The Hill crime statistics shows that there are 866 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 The Hill are 1 in 115.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in The Hill, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 35, equivalent to a rate of 2742 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.

The Hill Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person18866
Property and deception offences572742
Drug offences296
Public order and security offences3144
Justice procedures offences6289
Other offences10481
Total964618

The Hill Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 115

In The Hill

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: The Hill vs NSW

The Hill population: 2079

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault362864144770
Sexual offences314650144179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment1240910577501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault3144
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences00
Domestic violence related assault00
Non-domestic violence related assault3144

The Hill Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 35

In The Hill

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in The Hill vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: The Hill vs NSW, Australia

The Hill population: 2079

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft4018002819242204
Burglary/Break and Enter1124967529306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property649136289602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft8385
Steal from motor vehicle13625
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling11529
Break and enter non-dwelling00

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in The Hill vs NSW

Drug Offences: The Hill 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 possession1340324841667
Drug dealing and trafficking0629307705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences158414872

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: The Hill vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct21732196212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences11466448179.54

The Hill Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in The Hill vs NSW

The Hill Crime FAQs

How many murders were in The Hill in 2021?

According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 0 murders in The 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 The 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 The Hill is steal from motor vehicle.

What is the crime rate in The Hill?

The overall crime rate in The Hill, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 4618 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 The Hill a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that The Hill total crime rate in 2021 was 4618. This means it’s 51% safer than all NSW suburbs. So The Hill has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is The Hill safe at night?

36% of crimes in The Hill occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in The Hill at night.

Total Crime Stats of The Hill

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 assault90
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault73
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault53
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences211
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery110
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 harassment412
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person10
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft38
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle1513
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods21
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling143
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud1111
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences14
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling1111
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling210
Property and deception offencesArsonArson20
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property136
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 cannabis30
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines01
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 cannabis10
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 offences01
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass02
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent10
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences61
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 offences210
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order93
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions13
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer10
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