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Crime rate in Greater Hume Shire, NSW, Australia

Crime Rank: 27/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 13,064 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 6,412.20 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 614 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 47.00 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 123 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 190 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
9.42 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
14.54 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
41.45% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
home icon lgas with less
Property Crimes
14.89% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Greater Hume Shire crime trends

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Greater Hume Shire crime compared

Top crime types in Greater Hume Shire:


  • Theft

    In 2025 in Greater Hume Shire there were 100 reported cases of Theft.

    100

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Greater Hume Shire there were 83 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    83

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Greater Hume Shire there were 80 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    80

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Greater Hume Shire there were 73 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    73

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Greater Hume Shire there were 50 reported cases of Property damage.

    50

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Greater Hume Shire there were 38 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    38

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in Greater Hume Shire there were 37 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    37

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Greater Hume Shire there were 37 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    37

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Greater Hume Shire there were 29 reported cases of Deception.

    29

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Greater Hume Shire there were 25 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    25

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Greater Hume Shire there were 18 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    18

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in Greater Hume Shire there were 16 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    16

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in Greater Hume Shire there were 8 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    8

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Greater Hume Shire there were 7 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    7

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Greater Hume Shire there were 3 reported cases of Arson.

    3

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Greater Hume Shire there were 2 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    2

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2025 in Greater Hume Shire there were 2 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    2

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2025 in Greater Hume Shire there were 2 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    2

  • Other drug offences

    In 2025 in Greater Hume Shire there were 1 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    1

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in Greater Hume Shire there were 1 reported cases of Robbery.

    1

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Greater Hume Shire there were 1 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    1

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2025 in Greater Hume Shire there were 1 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Greater Hume Shire

    1 in 106

    In 2025 in Greater Hume Shire your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 106

  • NSW

    1 in 83

    In 2025 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 83

  • Australia

    1 in 87

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Greater Hume Shire

    1 in 69

    In 2025 in Greater Hume Shire your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 69

  • NSW

    1 in 42

    In 2025 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 42

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Greater Hume Shire rank in crime?

Greater Hume Shire lga is ranked 27/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Greater Hume Shire a safe lga?

Greater Hume Shire lga is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Greater Hume Shire?

The top crime types in Greater Hume Shire are Theft, Assault and related offences, Justice procedures offences.

What is the most reported crime in Greater Hume Shire?

100 Theft cases were reported in Greater Hume Shire in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Greater Hume Shire?

Crime in Greater Hume Shire has increased by 4.42% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Greater Hume Shire in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Greater Hume Shire in 2025.

What is the least safe suburb in Greater Hume Shire?

The least safe suburb in Greater Hume Shire is Rosewood (Snowy Valleys - NSW), by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in Greater Hume Shire?

The safest suburb in Greater Hume Shire is Yarara, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are Greater Hume Shire crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Greater Hume Shire by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Rosewood (Snowy Valleys - NSW), Rand and Walla Walla.


Suburbs in Greater Hume Shire

The data is based on annual 2025 data from state police departments and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.

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