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Crime rate in Hyams Beach, NSW, Australia, 2540

Suburb in Shoalhaven

Crime Rank: 13/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 137 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 5.35 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 5 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 36.50 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 3 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
7.30 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
21.90 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
71.07% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
66.58% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Hyams Beach crime trends

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Hyams Beach crime compared

Top crime types in Hyams Beach:


  • Theft

    In 2025 in Hyams Beach there were 2 reported cases of Theft.

    2

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Hyams Beach there were 1 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    1

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Hyams Beach there were 1 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    1

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Hyams Beach there were 1 reported cases of Property damage.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Hyams Beach

    1 in 137

    In 2025 in Hyams Beach your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 137

  • 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

  • Hyams Beach

    1 in 46

    In 2025 in Hyams Beach your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 46

  • 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 Hyams Beach rank in crime?

Hyams Beach suburb is ranked 13/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Hyams Beach a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Hyams Beach?

The top crime types in Hyams Beach are Theft, Assault and related offences, Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

What is the most reported crime in Hyams Beach?

2 Theft cases were reported in Hyams Beach in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Hyams Beach?

Crime in Hyams Beach has decreased by 28.57% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Hyams Beach in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Hyams Beach 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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