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Crime rate in Hawkesbury, NSW, Australia

Crime Rank: 33/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 69,234 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 2,586.06 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 3,900 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 56.33 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 755 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 1,325 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
10.91 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
19.14 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon lgas with less
Violent Crimes
50.3% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
home icon lgas with less
Property Crimes
25.55% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Hawkesbury crime trends

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Hawkesbury crime compared

Top crime types in Hawkesbury:


  • Theft

    In 2025 in Hawkesbury there were 738 reported cases of Theft.

    738

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Hawkesbury there were 599 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    599

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Hawkesbury there were 532 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    532

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Hawkesbury there were 424 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    424

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Hawkesbury there were 318 reported cases of Property damage.

    318

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Hawkesbury there were 227 reported cases of Deception.

    227

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in Hawkesbury there were 205 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    205

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Hawkesbury there were 169 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    169

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Hawkesbury there were 158 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    158

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Hawkesbury there were 111 reported cases of Arson.

    111

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Hawkesbury there were 98 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    98

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in Hawkesbury there were 87 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    87

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Hawkesbury there were 75 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    75

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in Hawkesbury there were 50 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    50

  • Other drug offences

    In 2025 in Hawkesbury there were 26 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    26

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Hawkesbury there were 24 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    24

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2025 in Hawkesbury there were 23 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    23

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Hawkesbury there were 13 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    13

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2025 in Hawkesbury there were 10 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    10

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2025 in Hawkesbury there were 4 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    4

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in Hawkesbury there were 4 reported cases of Robbery.

    4

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2025 in Hawkesbury there were 3 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    3

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Hawkesbury there were 2 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    2


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Hawkesbury

    1 in 92

    In 2025 in Hawkesbury your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 92

  • 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

  • Hawkesbury

    1 in 52

    In 2025 in Hawkesbury your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 52

  • 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 Hawkesbury rank in crime?

Hawkesbury lga is ranked 33/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Hawkesbury a safe lga?

Hawkesbury lga is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Hawkesbury?

The top crime types in Hawkesbury are Theft, Justice procedures offences, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Hawkesbury?

738 Theft cases were reported in Hawkesbury in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Hawkesbury?

Crime in Hawkesbury has decreased by 8.73% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Hawkesbury in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Hawkesbury in 2025.

What is the least safe suburb in Hawkesbury?

The least safe suburb in Hawkesbury is Windsor (NSW), by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in Hawkesbury?

The safest suburb in Hawkesbury is Fernances, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are Hawkesbury crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Hawkesbury by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Windsor (NSW), Mulgrave (NSW) and Clarendon (NSW).


Suburbs in Hawkesbury

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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