Crime Rates for Hurstville Grove, NSW
⇌ Compare Hurstville Grove with another suburbAs of the Jun 2026 data release, The Hurstville Grove (2220) crime rate for the Year ending Mar 2026 was calculated from 44 reported incidents, equal to 1,688 incident per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Hurstville Grove, NSW in 2021 was 2,606. In the last 10 years, Hurstville Grove, NSW's crime rate has seen a decrease. Recent data shows that Assault and Robbery occur at a rate of 1 incident per 153.3 people. For property crimes such as Burglary and Theft, the rate is 1 incident per 108.6 people. Community safety concerns, including Stalking and Harassment, are reported at a rate of 1 incident per 521.2 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 Hurstville Grove for 2026: Theft (21), Assault (8), Intimidation, stalking and harassment (8).
| Type/Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 78 | 76 | 62 | 81 | 70 | 47 | 63 | 42 | 59 | 84 | 44 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Against justice procedures | 6 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 1 |
| Arson | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Assault | 11 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 14 | 5 | 11 | 6 | 17 | 16 | 8 |
| Betting and gaming offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coercive Control | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disorderly conduct | 1 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Drug offences | 5 | 16 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 0 |
| Homicide | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 2 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 8 |
| Liquor offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 10 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| Other offences | 4 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Other offences against the person | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pornography offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual offences | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Theft | 33 | 20 | 28 | 56 | 24 | 18 | 12 | 11 | 19 | 24 | 21 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 6 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
In 2026, Hurstville Grove, NSW recorded 44 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 266 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | incidents (2026) | incidents (2025) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 0 | 6 | -100.00% (6) |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 3 | -66.67% (3) |
| Resist or hinder officer | 0 | 3 | -100.00% (3) |
| Arson | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Assault Police | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Domestic violence related assault | 5 | 12 | -58.33% (12) |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 3 | 3 | 0.00% (3) |
| Trespass | 1 | 3 | -66.67% (3) |
| Dealing, trafficking in cocaine | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Other drug offences | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 0 | 4 | -100.00% (4) |
| Possession and/or use of narcotics | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 8 | 5 | 60.00% (5) |
| Malicious damage to property | 0 | 6 | -100.00% (6) |
| Other offences | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Pornography offences | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Robbery with a weapon not a firearm | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Sexual assault | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Break and enter dwelling | 4 | 7 | -42.86% (7) |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Fraud | 5 | 0 | 500.00% (0) |
| Motor vehicle theft | 3 | 2 | 50.00% (2) |
| Other theft | 2 | 1 | 100.00% (1) |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 1 | 3 | -66.67% (3) |
| Steal from dwelling | 0 | 3 | -100.00% (3) |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 4 | -75.00% (4) |
| Steal from retail store | 5 | 3 | 66.67% (3) |
| Transport regulatory offences | 0 | 6 | -100.00% (6) |
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 Hurstville Grove, NSW
How common is car theft in the Hurstville Grove, NSW?
There were 2 motor vehicle theft incident(s) recorded between Year ending Mar 2026, averaging 1 incident every 182.5 day.
Is Hurstville Grove, NSW safe in 2026
Yes, Hurstville Grove, NSW is considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 1,688 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 Hurstville Grove, NSW?
In 2026, the most common crime type in Hurstville Grove, NSW was Theft with 21 reported incidents.
Has crime in the Hurstville Grove, NSW increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates have decreased by 6% over the past five years.
What is rate of criminal against person in Hurstville Grove, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, there were 16 incident against persons in Hurstville Grove, NSW, including homicide, assault, sexual offences,robbery, and other crimes against the person.
What is the rate of property crime in Hurstville Grove, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, there were 22 property crime incident in Hurstville Grove, NSW, including arson, theft, and malicious damage to property.
What is the number of drug offenses in Hurstville Grove, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, Hurstville Grove, NSW recorded 0 drug incident, including cocaine, narcotics, cannabis, amphetamines, ecstasy and other drugs.
Community Snapshot – Hurstville Grove (2021)
Hurstville Grove is a quiet suburb with around 2606 people. The area is highly family-oriented, with 60.2% of households being couple families with children and an average household size of 3.2 people. The median household weekly income is $2419, though the unemployment rate stands at 3.9%. While 61.1% 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 Hurstville Grove
If you’re considering living near Hurstville Grove , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Connells Point - 44 incidents (0.01526 per 100,000 people)
- Allawah - 111 incidents (0.02074 per 100,000 people)
- Kyle Bay - 24 incidents (0.02310 per 100,000 people)
- Oatley - 265 incidents (0.02485 per 100,000 people)
- Penshurst - 344 incidents (0.02732 per 100,000 people)
- South Hurstville - 148 incidents (0.02835 per 100,000 people)
- Blakehurst - 235 incidents (0.03533 per 100,000 people)
- Mortdale - 452 incidents (0.04207 per 100,000 people)
- Hurstville - 4049 incidents (0.12993 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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