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Crime rate in Hilltops, NSW, Australia

Crime Rank: 44/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 18,687 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 6,522.30 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 1,597 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 85.46 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 272 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 352 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
14.56 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
18.84 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
61.37% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
24.35% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Hilltops crime trends

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Hilltops crime compared

Top crime types in Hilltops:


  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Hilltops there were 262 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    262

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Hilltops there were 198 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    198

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Hilltops there were 183 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    183

  • Theft

    In 2025 in Hilltops there were 154 reported cases of Theft.

    154

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Hilltops there were 121 reported cases of Property damage.

    121

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Hilltops there were 88 reported cases of Deception.

    88

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Hilltops there were 83 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    83

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Hilltops there were 76 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    76

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Hilltops there were 72 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    72

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in Hilltops there were 66 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    66

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in Hilltops there were 64 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    64

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Hilltops there were 55 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    55

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in Hilltops there were 53 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    53

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Hilltops there were 43 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    43

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Hilltops there were 34 reported cases of Arson.

    34

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Hilltops there were 22 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    22

  • Other drug offences

    In 2025 in Hilltops there were 10 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    10

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2025 in Hilltops there were 8 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    8

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2025 in Hilltops there were 5 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    5


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Hilltops

    1 in 69

    In 2025 in Hilltops your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 69

  • 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

  • Hilltops

    1 in 53

    In 2025 in Hilltops your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 53

  • 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 Hilltops rank in crime?

Hilltops lga is ranked 44/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Hilltops a safe lga?

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

What are the main crime problems in Hilltops?

The top crime types in Hilltops are Justice procedures offences, Assault and related offences, Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

What is the most reported crime in Hilltops?

262 Justice procedures offences cases were reported in Hilltops in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Hilltops?

Crime in Hilltops has increased by 0.57% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Hilltops in 2025?

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

What is the least safe suburb in Hilltops?

The least safe suburb in Hilltops is Wirrimah, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in Hilltops?

The safest suburb in Hilltops is Barwang, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are Hilltops crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Hilltops by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Wirrimah, Taylors Flat and Rye Park.


Suburbs in Hilltops

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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