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Crime rate in Hay South, NSW, Australia, 2711

Suburb in Hay

Crime Rank: 19/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 357 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 2,297.06 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 65 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 182.07 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 1 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 12 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
2.80 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
33.61 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
55.67% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
77.81% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Hay South crime trends

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Hay South crime compared

Top crime types in Hay South:


  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Hay South there were 21 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    21

  • Theft

    In 2025 in Hay South there were 11 reported cases of Theft.

    11

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Hay South there were 10 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    10

  • Other drug offences

    In 2025 in Hay South there were 6 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    6

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Hay South there were 5 reported cases of Deception.

    5

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Hay South there were 3 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    3

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Hay South there were 2 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    2

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in Hay South there were 2 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    2

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Hay South there were 1 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    1

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Hay South there were 1 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    1

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Hay South there were 1 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    1

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Hay South there were 1 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    1

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in Hay South there were 1 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Hay South

    1 in 357

    In 2025 in Hay South your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 357

  • 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

  • Hay South

    1 in 30

    In 2025 in Hay South your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 30

  • 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 Hay South rank in crime?

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

Is Hay South a safe suburb?

Hay South suburb is moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

What are the main crime problems in Hay South?

The top crime types in Hay South are Drug use and possession, Theft, Justice procedures offences.

What is the most reported crime in Hay South?

21 Drug use and possession cases were reported in Hay South in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Hay South?

Crime in Hay South has increased by 47.73% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Hay South in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Hay South 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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