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Crime rate in Hat Head, NSW, Australia, 2440

Suburb in Kempsey

Crime Rank: 26/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 365 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 34.53 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 38 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 104.11 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 3 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 19 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
8.22 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
52.05 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
73.58% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
86.76% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Hat Head crime trends

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Hat Head crime compared

Top crime types in Hat Head:


  • Theft

    In 2025 in Hat Head there were 8 reported cases of Theft.

    8

  • Property damage

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

    7

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Hat Head there were 6 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    6

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in Hat Head there were 6 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    6

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Hat Head there were 4 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    4

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Hat Head there were 4 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    4

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Hat Head there were 2 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    2

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2025 in Hat Head there were 1 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Hat Head

    1 in 122

    In 2025 in Hat Head your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 122

  • 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

  • Hat Head

    1 in 19

    In 2025 in Hat Head your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 19

  • 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 Hat Head rank in crime?

Hat Head suburb is ranked 26/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Hat Head a safe suburb?

Hat Head suburb is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Hat Head?

The top crime types in Hat Head are Theft, Property damage, Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

What is the most reported crime in Hat Head?

8 Theft cases were reported in Hat Head in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Hat Head?

Crime in Hat Head has increased by 65.22% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Hat Head in 2025?

There were 1 Homicide and related offences cases in Hat Head 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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