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Crime rate in Hawks Nest, NSW, Australia, 2324

Suburb in Mid-Coast

Crime Rank: 19/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    1,413

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    33.77 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    100

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    70.77

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    18

    Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)

  • Property Crimes
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    49

    Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    12.74

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    34.68

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    83.96%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    78.63%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Hawks Nest crime trends

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Hawks Nest crime compared

Top crime types in Hawks Nest:


  • Theft

    In 2023 in Hawks Nest there were 24 reported cases of Theft.

    24

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Hawks Nest there were 16 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    16

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Hawks Nest there were 15 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    15

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Hawks Nest there were 13 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    13

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Hawks Nest there were 10 reported cases of Property damage.

    10

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Hawks Nest there were 6 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    6

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Hawks Nest there were 4 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    4

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Hawks Nest there were 3 reported cases of Deception.

    3

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Hawks Nest there were 3 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    3

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Hawks Nest there were 3 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    3

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Hawks Nest there were 2 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    2

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Hawks Nest there were 1 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Hawks Nest

    1 in 79

    In 2023 in Hawks Nest your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 79

  • NSW

    1 in 87

    In 2023 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

  • Australia

    1 in 95

    In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 95

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Hawks Nest

    1 in 29

    In 2023 in Hawks Nest your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 29

  • NSW

    1 in 41

    In 2023 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 41

  • Australia

    1 in 28

    In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 28

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Hawks Nest rank in crime?

Hawks Nest suburb is ranked 19/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Hawks Nest a safe suburb?

Hawks Nest suburb is moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

What are the main crime problems in Hawks Nest?

The top crime types in Hawks Nest are Theft, Assault and related offences, Burglary/Break and enter.

What is the most reported crime in Hawks Nest?

24 Theft cases were reported in Hawks Nest in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Hawks Nest?

Crime in Hawks Nest has decreased by 5.66% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Hawks Nest in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Hawks Nest in 2023.

The data is based on annual 2023 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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