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Crime rate in Hawks Nest, NSW, Australia, 2324

Suburb in Mid-Coast

Crime Rank: 18/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 1,413 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 33.77 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 98 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 69.36 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 14 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 35 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
9.91 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
24.77 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
77.55% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
70.04% 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:


  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in Hawks Nest there were 18 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    18

  • Theft

    In 2025 in Hawks Nest there were 17 reported cases of Theft.

    17

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Hawks Nest there were 13 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    13

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Hawks Nest there were 12 reported cases of Property damage.

    12

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Hawks Nest there were 11 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    11

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Hawks Nest there were 7 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    7

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Hawks Nest there were 5 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    5

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Hawks Nest there were 4 reported cases of Deception.

    4

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Hawks Nest there were 4 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    4

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in Hawks Nest there were 3 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    3

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Hawks Nest there were 2 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    2

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Hawks Nest there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in Hawks Nest there were 1 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Hawks Nest

    1 in 101

    In 2025 in Hawks Nest your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 101

  • 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

  • Hawks Nest

    1 in 40

    In 2025 in Hawks Nest your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 40

  • 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 Hawks Nest rank in crime?

Hawks Nest suburb is ranked 18/100 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 Miscellaneous offences, Theft, Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

What is the most reported crime in Hawks Nest?

18 Miscellaneous offences cases were reported in Hawks Nest in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Hawks Nest?

Crime in Hawks Nest has increased by 5.38% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Hawks Nest in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Hawks Nest 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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