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Crime rate in Hay, NSW, Australia

Crime Rank: 53/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 2,887 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 12,802.63 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 305 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 105.65 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 32 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 66 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
11.08 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
22.86 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
51.31% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
35.61% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Hay crime trends

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Hay crime compared

Top crime types in Hay:


  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Hay there were 51 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    51

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Hay there were 50 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    50

  • Theft

    In 2025 in Hay there were 41 reported cases of Theft.

    41

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Hay there were 29 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    29

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Hay there were 25 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    25

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Hay there were 20 reported cases of Property damage.

    20

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in Hay there were 19 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    19

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Hay there were 16 reported cases of Deception.

    16

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Hay there were 12 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    12

  • Other drug offences

    In 2025 in Hay there were 9 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    9

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in Hay there were 9 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    9

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Hay there were 7 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    7

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in Hay there were 7 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    7

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Hay there were 5 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    5

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Hay there were 4 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    4

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Hay there were 1 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Hay

    1 in 90

    In 2025 in Hay your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 90

  • 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

  • Hay

    1 in 44

    In 2025 in Hay your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 44

  • 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 Hay rank in crime?

Hay lga is ranked 53/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Hay a safe lga?

Hay lga is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Hay?

The top crime types in Hay are Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour, Justice procedures offences, Theft.

What is the most reported crime in Hay?

51 Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour cases were reported in Hay in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Hay?

Crime in Hay has decreased by 10.56% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Hay in 2025?

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

What is the least safe suburb in Hay?

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

What is the safest suburb in Hay?

The safest suburb in Hay is One Tree, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are Hay crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Hay by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Hay (NSW), Maude (NSW) and Hay South.


Suburbs in Hay

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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