Crime Rates for Hurlstone Park, NSW
⇌ Compare Hurlstone Park with another suburbAs of the Jun 2026 data release, The Hurlstone Park (2193) crime rate for the Year ending Mar 2026 was calculated from 176 reported incidents, equal to 3,519 incident per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Hurlstone Park, NSW in 2021 was 5,001. In the last 10 years, Hurlstone Park, NSW's crime rate has seen a decrease. Recent data shows that Assault and Robbery occur at a rate of 1 incident per 416.8 people. For property crimes such as Burglary and Theft, the rate is 1 incident per 66.7 people. Community safety concerns, including Stalking and Harassment, are reported at a rate of 1 incident per 333.4 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 Hurlstone Park for 2026: Theft (78), Assault (16), Malicious damage to property (16).
| Type/Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 361 | 295 | 308 | 291 | 238 | 191 | 152 | 192 | 137 | 158 | 176 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Against justice procedures | 18 | 13 | 27 | 12 | 17 | 12 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 7 |
| Arson | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Assault | 20 | 20 | 24 | 13 | 20 | 9 | 10 | 20 | 27 | 11 | 16 |
| Betting and gaming offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Coercive Control | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disorderly conduct | 8 | 9 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 6 |
| Drug offences | 25 | 16 | 36 | 25 | 26 | 15 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 10 |
| Homicide | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 18 | 13 | 13 | 7 | 4 | 14 | 8 | 17 | 5 | 15 | 15 |
| Liquor offences | 3 | 10 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 13 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| Malicious damage to property | 17 | 21 | 30 | 15 | 20 | 13 | 14 | 20 | 11 | 13 | 16 |
| Other offences | 3 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| Other offences against the person | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pornography offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 4 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Robbery | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual offences | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 9 |
| Theft | 127 | 85 | 84 | 114 | 97 | 84 | 76 | 74 | 52 | 75 | 78 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 104 | 89 | 77 | 81 | 32 | 15 | 9 | 17 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
In 2026, Hurlstone Park, NSW recorded 176 total crime incidents. Over the period from 2016 to 2026, overall crime has decreased. Cumulatively over this period, the most common crime type was 'Theft' with 946 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | incidents (2026) | incidents (2025) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abduction and kidnapping | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 2 | 5 | -60.00% (5) |
| Breach bail conditions | 2 | 3 | -33.33% (3) |
| Other offences against justice procedures | 2 | 1 | 100.00% (1) |
| Resist or hinder officer | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Domestic violence related assault | 5 | 9 | -44.44% (9) |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 11 | 2 | 450.00% (2) |
| Blackmail and extortion | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Criminal intent | 3 | 0 | 300.00% (0) |
| Offensive conduct | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Offensive language | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Trespass | 1 | 4 | -75.00% (4) |
| Cultivating cannabis | 2 | 1 | 100.00% (1) |
| Dealing, trafficking in cocaine | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Importing drugs | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Other drug offences | 1 | 4 | -75.00% (4) |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 3 | 1 | 200.00% (1) |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 2 | 6 | -66.67% (6) |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 15 | 15 | 0.00% (15) |
| Liquor offences | 12 | 0 | 1200.00% (0) |
| Malicious damage to property | 16 | 13 | 23.08% (13) |
| Other offences | 2 | 4 | -50.00% (4) |
| Pornography offences | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 3 | -66.67% (3) |
| Robbery without a weapon | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Sexual assault | 7 | 3 | 133.33% (3) |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 2 | 2 | 0.00% (2) |
| Break and enter dwelling | 10 | 3 | 233.33% (3) |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 2 | 1 | 100.00% (1) |
| Fraud | 21 | 27 | -22.22% (27) |
| Motor vehicle theft | 6 | 6 | 0.00% (6) |
| Other theft | 10 | 7 | 42.86% (7) |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 0 | 4 | -100.00% (4) |
| Steal from dwelling | 17 | 10 | 70.00% (10) |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 10 | 15 | -33.33% (15) |
| Steal from person | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Steal from retail store | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Transport regulatory offences | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
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). As population numbers may have changed since 2021, the calculated rates may not accurately reflect current population levels or the current situation in each area (suburb, LGA, and state). Therefore, the rates should be used as an indicator rather than a definitive measure of whether a suburb is safe or unsafe.
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FAQ About Crime in Hurlstone Park, NSW
How common is car theft in the Hurlstone Park, NSW?
There were 6 motor vehicle theft incident(s) recorded between Year ending Mar 2026, averaging 1 incident every 60.8 day.
Is Hurlstone Park, NSW safe in 2026
Yes, Hurlstone Park, NSW is considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 3,519 incidents per 100,000 people for the Year ending Mar 2026 is lower than the overall crime rate in New South Wales.
What is the most common crime in Hurlstone Park, NSW?
In 2026, the most common crime type in Hurlstone Park, NSW was Theft with 78 reported incidents.
Has crime in the Hurlstone Park, NSW increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates have decreased by 8% over the past five years.
What is rate of criminal against person in Hurlstone Park, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, there were 43 incident against persons in Hurlstone Park, NSW, including homicide, assault, sexual offences,robbery, and other crimes against the person.
What is the rate of property crime in Hurlstone Park, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, there were 94 property crime incident in Hurlstone Park, NSW, including arson, theft, and malicious damage to property.
What is the number of drug offenses in Hurlstone Park, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, Hurlstone Park, NSW recorded 10 drug incident, including cocaine, narcotics, cannabis, amphetamines, ecstasy and other drugs.
Community Snapshot – Hurlstone Park (2021)
Hurlstone Park is a quiet suburb with around 5001 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 43.3% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.5 people. The median household weekly income is $2121, though the unemployment rate stands at 3.9%. While 60.4% of people were born in Australia, the area still reflects a multicultural spirit through its people, food, and events
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Other Safe Suburbs Near Hurlstone Park
If you’re considering living near Hurlstone Park , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Earlwood - 439 incidents (0.02432 per 100,000 people)
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- Bardwell Park - 69 incidents (0.02974 per 100,000 people)
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- Dulwich Hill - 544 incidents (0.03873 per 100,000 people)
- Canterbury - 373 incidents (0.03955 per 100,000 people)
- Turrella - 118 incidents (0.04415 per 100,000 people)
- Ashfield - 1386 incidents (0.06023 per 100,000 people)
- Lewisham - 262 incidents (0.06453 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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