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Crime rate in Galston, NSW, Australia, 2159

Suburb in Hornsby

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 3,195 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 23.56 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 68 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 21.28 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 16 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 33 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
5.01 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
10.33 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
63.81% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
47.49% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Galston crime trends

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Galston crime compared

Top crime types in Galston:


  • Theft

    In 2025 in Galston there were 11 reported cases of Theft.

    11

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Galston there were 10 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    10

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Galston there were 8 reported cases of Arson.

    8

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Galston there were 8 reported cases of Deception.

    8

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Galston there were 7 reported cases of Property damage.

    7

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Galston there were 7 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    7

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in Galston there were 6 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    6

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Galston there were 3 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    3

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Galston there were 3 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    3

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Galston there were 2 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    2

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Galston there were 2 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    2

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Galston there were 1 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Galston

    1 in 200

    In 2025 in Galston your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 200

  • 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

  • Galston

    1 in 97

    In 2025 in Galston your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 97

  • 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 Galston rank in crime?

Galston suburb is ranked 10/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Galston a safe suburb?

Galston suburb could be considered safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Galston?

The top crime types in Galston are Theft, Assault and related offences, Arson.

What is the most reported crime in Galston?

11 Theft cases were reported in Galston in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Galston?

Crime in Galston has decreased by 27.66% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Galston in 2025?

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

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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