Crime Rates for Bass Hill, NSW
⇌ Compare Bass Hill with another suburbAs of the Jun 2026 data release, The Bass Hill (2197) crime rate for the Year ending Mar 2026 was calculated from 1012 reported incidents, equal to 9,892 incident per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Bass Hill, NSW in 2021 was 10,230. In the last 10 years, Bass Hill, NSW's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data shows that Assault and Robbery occur at a rate of 1 incident per 83.9 people. For property crimes such as Burglary and Theft, the rate is 1 incident per 31.3 people. Community safety concerns, including Stalking and Harassment, are reported at a rate of 1 incident per 120.4 people. When reviewing these figures, it’s also valuable to compare them with broader crime trends across the Greater Sydney region.
Most Common Crimes in Bass Hill for 2026: Against justice procedures (304), Theft (277), Assault (125).
| Type/Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 889 | 954 | 876 | 898 | 1003 | 930 | 974 | 773 | 876 | 1126 | 1012 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Against justice procedures | 156 | 152 | 167 | 170 | 236 | 150 | 192 | 198 | 201 | 355 | 304 |
| Arson | 5 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 3 |
| Assault | 97 | 115 | 89 | 70 | 96 | 76 | 80 | 76 | 92 | 119 | 125 |
| Betting and gaming offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Coercive Control | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Disorderly conduct | 16 | 15 | 10 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 17 | 8 | 19 | 14 | 20 |
| Drug offences | 135 | 132 | 84 | 132 | 136 | 219 | 143 | 81 | 100 | 100 | 96 |
| Homicide | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 59 | 68 | 69 | 57 | 56 | 67 | 68 | 63 | 75 | 85 | 74 |
| Liquor offences | 1 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Malicious damage to property | 70 | 67 | 82 | 61 | 56 | 42 | 49 | 44 | 37 | 50 | 48 |
| Other offences | 8 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 30 | 184 | 10 | 11 | 6 | 7 |
| Other offences against the person | 3 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Pornography offences | 0 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 17 | 18 | 16 | 29 | 28 | 34 | 28 | 18 | 34 | 31 | 29 |
| Robbery | 7 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| Sexual offences | 13 | 12 | 26 | 21 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 23 | 22 |
| Theft | 300 | 335 | 304 | 312 | 342 | 276 | 182 | 243 | 283 | 327 | 277 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
In 2026, Bass Hill, NSW recorded 1012 total crime incidents. Over the period from 2016 to 2026, overall crime has increased. Cumulatively over this period, the most common crime type was 'Theft' with 3181 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | incidents (2026) | incidents (2025) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abduction and kidnapping | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 44 | 44 | 0.00% (44) |
| Breach bail conditions | 251 | 294 | -14.63% (294) |
| Fail to appear | 0 | 4 | -100.00% (4) |
| Other offences against justice procedures | 1 | 7 | -85.71% (7) |
| Resist or hinder officer | 8 | 6 | 33.33% (6) |
| Arson | 3 | 7 | -57.14% (7) |
| Assault Police | 3 | 2 | 50.00% (2) |
| Domestic violence related assault | 61 | 79 | -22.78% (79) |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 61 | 38 | 60.53% (38) |
| Blackmail and extortion | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Coercive Control | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Criminal intent | 5 | 5 | 0.00% (5) |
| Offensive conduct | 2 | 1 | 100.00% (1) |
| Trespass | 13 | 8 | 62.50% (8) |
| Cultivating cannabis | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Dealing, trafficking in amphetamines | 3 | 2 | 50.00% (2) |
| Dealing, trafficking in cannabis | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Dealing, trafficking in cocaine | 4 | 6 | -33.33% (6) |
| Dealing, trafficking in narcotics | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Dealing, trafficking in other drugs | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Other drug offences | 18 | 20 | -10.00% (20) |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 15 | 12 | 25.00% (12) |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 33 | 27 | 22.22% (27) |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 4 | 5 | -20.00% (5) |
| Possession and/or use of ecstasy | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Possession and/or use of narcotics | 1 | 2 | -50.00% (2) |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 16 | 21 | -23.81% (21) |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 74 | 85 | -12.94% (85) |
| Liquor offences | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Malicious damage to property | 48 | 50 | -4.00% (50) |
| Other offences | 7 | 6 | 16.67% (6) |
| Other offences against the person | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Pornography offences | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 29 | 31 | -6.45% (31) |
| Robbery with a firearm | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Robbery with a weapon not a firearm | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Robbery without a weapon | 1 | 2 | -50.00% (2) |
| Sexual assault | 10 | 12 | -16.67% (12) |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 12 | 11 | 9.09% (11) |
| Break and enter dwelling | 10 | 15 | -33.33% (15) |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 9 | -88.89% (9) |
| Fraud | 154 | 172 | -10.47% (172) |
| Motor vehicle theft | 23 | 18 | 27.78% (18) |
| Other theft | 16 | 16 | 0.00% (16) |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 10 | 16 | -37.50% (16) |
| Steal from dwelling | 8 | 9 | -11.11% (9) |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 27 | 30 | -10.00% (30) |
| Steal from person | 2 | 3 | -33.33% (3) |
| Steal from retail store | 26 | 39 | -33.33% (39) |
| Transport regulatory offences | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
Overview
No of incidents (Year ending Mar 2026), people in 2021Crime rates are shown as incidents per 100,000 people. These figures are based on the latest reported incidents and population data from the last census (2021). Rates may appear higher or lower than current reality depending on population changes, so it is difficult to declare any suburb completely safe or unsafe.
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FAQ About Crime in Bass Hill, NSW
How common is car theft in the Bass Hill, NSW?
There were 18 motor vehicle theft incident(s) recorded between Year ending Mar 2026, averaging 1 incident every 20.3 day.
Is Bass Hill, NSW safe in 2026
Based on official statistics, Bass Hill, NSW may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 9,892 incidents per 100,000 people for the Year ending Mar 2026 is higher than the overall crime rate in New South Wales.
What is the most common crime in Bass Hill, NSW?
In 2026, the most common crime type in Bass Hill, NSW was Against justice procedures with 304 reported incidents.
Has crime in the Bass Hill, NSW increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Bass Hill, NSW have increased by 9% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Bass Hill, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, there were 226 incident against persons in Bass Hill, NSW, including homicide, assault, sexual offences,robbery, and other crimes against the person.
What is the rate of property crime in Bass Hill, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, there were 328 property crime incident in Bass Hill, NSW, including arson, theft, and malicious damage to property.
What is the number of drug offenses in Bass Hill, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, Bass Hill, NSW recorded 96 drug incident, including cocaine, narcotics, cannabis, amphetamines, ecstasy and other drugs.
Community Snapshot – Bass Hill (2021)
Bass Hill is a vibrant suburb with 10230 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 54.4% being couple families with children and the average household size is 3.3 people. The median household weekly income is $1411, though the unemployment rate stands at 8.7%. While 56.5% of people were born in Australia, the area still reflects a multicultural spirit through its people, food, and events
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*Unincorporated/Out Of Council - Areas that are not governed by a local government authority
Source: Crime Statistics Agency (CSA), NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, Australian Bureau of Statistics
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