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Crime rate in Hurstville, NSW, Australia, 2220

Suburb in Georges River

Crime Rank: 12/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    31,162

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    4.23 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    3,148

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    101.02

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    247

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

  • Property Crimes
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    763

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

  • Violent Crimes
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    7.93

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    24.48

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    75.3%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    69.81%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Hurstville there were 1,242 cases of Transport regulation offences.

    1,242

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Hurstville there were 603 cases of Theft.

    603

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Hurstville there were 304 cases of Justice procedures offences.

    304

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Hurstville there were 192 cases of Assault and related offences.

    192

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Hurstville there were 185 cases of Deception.

    185

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Hurstville there were 110 cases of Drug use and possession.

    110

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Hurstville there were 109 cases of Property damage.

    109

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Hurstville there were 82 cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    82

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Hurstville there were 49 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    49

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Hurstville there were 44 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    44

  • Other drug offences

    In 2023 in Hurstville there were 43 cases of Other drug offences.

    43

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Hurstville there were 41 cases of Sexual offences.

    41

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Hurstville there were 37 cases of Public nuisance offences.

    37

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Hurstville there were 37 cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    37

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Hurstville there were 33 cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    33

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Hurstville there were 10 cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    10

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Hurstville there were 7 cases of Robbery.

    7

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2023 in Hurstville there were 6 cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    6

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Hurstville there were 6 cases of Other crimes against the person.

    6

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2023 in Hurstville there were 4 cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    4

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Hurstville there were 2 cases of Arson.

    2

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2023 in Hurstville there were 1 cases of Abduction and related offences.

    1

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Hurstville there were 1 cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Hurstville

    1 in 126

    In 2023 in Hurstville your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 126

  • 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

  • Hurstville

    1 in 41

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

  • 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


Frequently Asked Questions

How does Hurstville rank in crime?

Hurstville suburb is ranked 12/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Hurstville a safe suburb?

Hurstville suburb is a relatively safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Hurstville?

The top crime types in Hurstville are Transport regulation offences, Theft, Justice procedures offences.

What is the most reported crime in Hurstville?

1,242 Transport regulation offences cases were reported in Hurstville in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Hurstville?

Crime in Hurstville has increased by 4.79% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Hurstville in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Hurstville 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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