Crime Rates for Heckenberg, NSW
Year ending Sep 2025 The Heckenberg (2168) crime rate for the Year ending Sep 2025 was calculated from 236 reported incidents, equal to 7,233 incident per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Heckenberg, NSW in 2021 was 3,263. In the last 10 years, Heckenberg, NSW's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data shows that Assault and Robbery occur at a rate of 1 incident per 83.7 people. For property crimes such as Burglary and Theft, the rate is 1 incident per 56.3 people. Community safety concerns, including Stalking and Harassment, are reported at a rate of 1 incident per 83.7 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 Heckenberg for 2025: Assault (55), Theft (39), Drug offences (35).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 161 | 161 | 182 | 190 | 231 | 291 | 325 | 215 | 195 | 263 | 236 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Against justice procedures | 23 | 13 | 11 | 17 | 19 | 30 | 45 | 23 | 24 | 39 | 20 |
| Arson | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Assault | 33 | 22 | 26 | 22 | 30 | 32 | 48 | 37 | 26 | 37 | 55 |
| Betting and gaming offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Coercive Control | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disorderly conduct | 3 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Drug offences | 14 | 15 | 21 | 15 | 59 | 83 | 82 | 31 | 56 | 34 | 35 |
| Homicide | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 15 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 26 | 39 | 34 |
| Liquor offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 20 | 16 | 21 | 30 | 16 | 27 | 22 | 28 | 11 | 31 | 19 |
| Other offences | 2 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 45 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Other offences against the person | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Pornography offences | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 7 |
| Robbery | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Sexual offences | 5 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 13 | 5 | 9 | 14 |
| Theft | 39 | 49 | 62 | 62 | 57 | 70 | 36 | 50 | 30 | 58 | 39 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
In 2025, Heckenberg, NSW recorded 236 total crime incidents. Over the period from 2015 to 2025, overall crime has increased. Cumulatively over this period, the most common crime type was 'Theft' with 552 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | incidents (2025) | incidents (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abduction and kidnapping | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 13 | 19 | -31.58% (19) |
| Breach bail conditions | 5 | 15 | -66.67% (15) |
| Resist or hinder officer | 2 | 5 | -60.00% (5) |
| Arson | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Assault Police | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Domestic violence related assault | 39 | 28 | 39.29% (28) |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 16 | 7 | 128.57% (7) |
| Criminal intent | 3 | 2 | 50.00% (2) |
| Trespass | 2 | 3 | -33.33% (3) |
| Dealing, trafficking in amphetamines | 3 | 0 | 300.00% (0) |
| Dealing, trafficking in cannabis | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Dealing, trafficking in cocaine | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Dealing, trafficking in narcotics | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Other drug offences | 5 | 8 | -37.50% (8) |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 5 | 9 | -44.44% (9) |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 7 | 9 | -22.22% (9) |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Possession and/or use of narcotics | 3 | 2 | 50.00% (2) |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 10 | 4 | 150.00% (4) |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 34 | 39 | -12.82% (39) |
| Malicious damage to property | 19 | 31 | -38.71% (31) |
| Other offences | 4 | 4 | 0.00% (4) |
| Other offences against the person | 2 | 1 | 100.00% (1) |
| Pornography offences | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 7 | 2 | 250.00% (2) |
| Robbery with a weapon not a firearm | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Robbery without a weapon | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Sexual assault | 9 | 6 | 50.00% (6) |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 5 | 3 | 66.67% (3) |
| Break and enter dwelling | 7 | 5 | 40.00% (5) |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Fraud | 9 | 10 | -10.00% (10) |
| Motor vehicle theft | 7 | 13 | -46.15% (13) |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 3 | 6 | -50.00% (6) |
| Steal from dwelling | 3 | 7 | -57.14% (7) |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 10 | 15 | -33.33% (15) |
Overview
No of incidents (Year ending Sep 2025), 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 Heckenberg, NSW
How common is car theft in the Heckenberg, NSW?
There were 13 motor vehicle theft incident(s) recorded between Year ending Sep 2025, averaging 1 incident every 28.1 day.
Is Heckenberg, NSW safe in 2026
Yes, Heckenberg, NSW is considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 7,233 incidents per 100,000 people for the Year ending Sep 2025 is lower than the overall crime rate in New South Wales.
What is the most common crime in Heckenberg, NSW?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Heckenberg, NSW was Assault with 55 reported incidents.
Has crime in the Heckenberg, NSW increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates have decreased by 27% over the past five years.
What is rate of criminal against person in Heckenberg, NSW?
In Year ending Sep 2025, there were 106 incident against persons in Heckenberg, NSW, including homicide, assault, sexual offences,robbery, and other crimes against the person.
What is the rate of property crime in Heckenberg, NSW?
In Year ending Sep 2025, there were 58 property crime incident in Heckenberg, NSW, including arson, theft, and malicious damage to property.
What is the number of drug offenses in Heckenberg, NSW?
In Year ending Sep 2025, Heckenberg, NSW recorded 35 drug incident, including cocaine, narcotics, cannabis, amphetamines, ecstasy and other drugs.
Community Snapshot – Heckenberg (2021)
Heckenberg is a quiet suburb with around 3263 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 43.6% being couple families with children and the average household size is 3.3 people. The median household weekly income is $1159, though the unemployment rate stands at 13%. While 52.7% 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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