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Crime rate in The Hills Shire, NSW, Australia

Crime Rank: 18/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 198,536 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 230.56 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 5,889 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 29.66 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 870 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 2,102 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
4.38 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
10.59 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
28.97% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
home icon lgas with less
Property Crimes
5.23% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year The Hills Shire crime trends

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The Hills Shire crime compared

Top crime types in The Hills Shire:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in The Hills Shire there were 1,257 reported cases of Theft.

    1,257

  • Deception

    In 2024 in The Hills Shire there were 769 reported cases of Deception.

    769

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in The Hills Shire there were 611 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    611

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in The Hills Shire there were 521 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    521

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in The Hills Shire there were 513 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    513

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in The Hills Shire there were 503 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    503

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in The Hills Shire there were 492 reported cases of Property damage.

    492

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in The Hills Shire there were 327 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    327

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in The Hills Shire there were 209 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    209

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in The Hills Shire there were 155 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    155

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in The Hills Shire there were 118 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    118

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in The Hills Shire there were 94 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    94

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in The Hills Shire there were 60 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    60

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in The Hills Shire there were 58 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    58

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in The Hills Shire there were 55 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    55

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in The Hills Shire there were 38 reported cases of Robbery.

    38

  • Arson

    In 2024 in The Hills Shire there were 26 reported cases of Arson.

    26

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in The Hills Shire there were 26 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    26

  • Other drug offences

    In 2024 in The Hills Shire there were 24 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    24

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in The Hills Shire there were 14 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    14

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2024 in The Hills Shire there were 11 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    11

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in The Hills Shire there were 7 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    7

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2024 in The Hills Shire there were 1 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • The Hills Shire

    1 in 228

    In 2024 in The Hills Shire your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 228

  • NSW

    1 in 84

    In 2024 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 84

  • Australia

    1 in 110

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 110

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • The Hills Shire

    1 in 94

    In 2024 in The Hills Shire your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 94

  • NSW

    1 in 41

    In 2024 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 41

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2024 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 The Hills Shire rank in crime?

The Hills Shire lga is ranked 18/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is The Hills Shire a safe lga?

The Hills Shire lga is moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

What are the main crime problems in The Hills Shire?

The top crime types in The Hills Shire are Theft, Deception, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in The Hills Shire?

1,257 Theft cases were reported in The Hills Shire in 2024.

Is crime increasing in The Hills Shire?

Crime in The Hills Shire has decreased by 0.49% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in The Hills Shire in 2024?

There were 1 Homicide and related offences cases in The Hills Shire in 2024.

What is the least safe suburb in The Hills Shire?

The least safe suburb in The Hills Shire is Nelson (The Hills Shire - NSW), by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in The Hills Shire?

The safest suburb in The Hills Shire is Leets Vale, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are The Hills Shire crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in The Hills Shire by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Nelson (The Hills Shire - NSW), Rouse Hill and Box Hill (NSW).


Suburbs in The Hills Shire

The data is based on annual 2024 data from state police departments (ACT data is from 2023, pending update) and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.

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