Crime Rates for Hillsborough (lake Macquarie), NSW
⇌ Compare Hillsborough (lake Macquarie) with another suburbAs of the March 2026 data release, The Hillsborough (lake Macquarie) (2290) crime rate for the Year ending Dec 2025 was calculated from 31 reported incidents, equal to 4,836 incident per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Hillsborough (lake Macquarie), NSW in 2021 was 641. In the last 10 years, Hillsborough (lake Macquarie), NSW's crime rate has seen a decrease. Recent data shows that Assault and Robbery occur at a rate of 1 incident per 160.3 people. For property crimes such as Burglary and Theft, the rate is 1 incident per 320.5 people. Community safety concerns, including Stalking and Harassment, are reported at a rate of 1 incident per 641 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 Hillsborough (lake Macquarie) for 2025: Theft (10), Against justice procedures (6), Assault (5).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 31 | 35 | 36 | 25 | 26 | 18 | 47 | 22 | 21 | 14 | 31 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Against justice procedures | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| Arson | 1 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Assault | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| 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 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coercive Control | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disorderly conduct | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Drug offences | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Homicide | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| Liquor offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 3 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| Other offences | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other offences against the person | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Pornography offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sexual offences | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| Theft | 15 | 20 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 4 | 13 | 8 | 9 | 2 | 10 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
In 2025, Hillsborough (lake Macquarie), NSW recorded 31 total crime incidents. Over the period from 2015 to 2025, overall crime has decreased. Cumulatively over this period, the most common crime type was 'Theft' with 122 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | incidents (2025) | incidents (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 5 | 0 | 500.00% (0) |
| Resist or hinder officer | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Arson | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Assault Police | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Domestic violence related assault | 2 | 3 | -33.33% (3) |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 2 | 1 | 100.00% (1) |
| Offensive language | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Dealing, trafficking in amphetamines | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 4 | 1 | 300.00% (1) |
| Malicious damage to property | 2 | 1 | 100.00% (1) |
| Other offences against the person | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Break and enter dwelling | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Fraud | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Motor vehicle theft | 3 | 1 | 200.00% (1) |
| Other theft | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 3 | 0 | 300.00% (0) |
| Transport regulatory offences | 1 | 2 | -50.00% (2) |
Overview
No of incidents (Year ending Dec 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.
How safe do you feel in Hillsborough (lake Macquarie), NSW?
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FAQ About Crime in Hillsborough (lake Macquarie), NSW
How common is car theft in the Hillsborough (lake Macquarie), NSW?
There were 1 motor vehicle theft incident(s) recorded between Year ending Dec 2025, averaging 1 incident every 365 day.
Is Hillsborough (lake Macquarie), NSW safe in 2026
Yes, Hillsborough (lake Macquarie), NSW is considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 4,836 incidents per 100,000 people for the Year ending Dec 2025 is lower than the overall crime rate in New South Wales.
What is the most common crime in Hillsborough (lake Macquarie), NSW?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Hillsborough (lake Macquarie), NSW was Theft with 10 reported incidents.
Has crime in the Hillsborough (lake Macquarie), NSW increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates have decreased by 34% over the past five years.
What is rate of criminal against person in Hillsborough (lake Macquarie), NSW?
In Year ending Dec 2025, there were 11 incident against persons in Hillsborough (lake Macquarie), NSW, including homicide, assault, sexual offences,robbery, and other crimes against the person.
What is the rate of property crime in Hillsborough (lake Macquarie), NSW?
In Year ending Dec 2025, there were 12 property crime incident in Hillsborough (lake Macquarie), NSW, including arson, theft, and malicious damage to property.
What is the number of drug offenses in Hillsborough (lake Macquarie), NSW?
In Year ending Dec 2025, Hillsborough (lake Macquarie), NSW recorded 0 drug incident, including cocaine, narcotics, cannabis, amphetamines, ecstasy and other drugs.
Community Snapshot – Hillsborough (lake Macquarie) (2021)
Hillsborough (lake Macquarie) is a quiet suburb with around 641 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 44.1% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.7 people. The median household weekly income is $1970, though the unemployment rate stands at 5.3%. The area has a strong local identity, with over 94.4% of people born in Australia.
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Other Safe Suburbs Near Hillsborough (lake Macquarie)
If you’re considering living near Hillsborough (lake Macquarie) , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Lakelands - 22 incidents (0.01522 per 100,000 people)
- Cardiff Heights - 28 incidents (0.02023 per 100,000 people)
- Garden Suburb - 40 incidents (0.02042 per 100,000 people)
- Cardiff South - 91 incidents (0.03105 per 100,000 people)
- Kotara South - 41 incidents (0.03236 per 100,000 people)
- Warners Bay - 444 incidents (0.05390 per 100,000 people)
- Mount Hutton - 273 incidents (0.07355 per 100,000 people)
- Charlestown - 1179 incidents (0.08668 per 100,000 people)
- Cardiff - 904 incidents (0.14308 per 100,000 people)
*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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