Crime Rates for Port Hacking, NSW
Year ending Sep 2025 The Port Hacking (2229) crime rate for the Year ending Sep 2025 was calculated from 26 reported incidents, equal to 2,149 incident per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Port Hacking, NSW in 2021 was 1,210. In the last 10 years, Port Hacking, NSW's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data shows that Assault and Robbery occur at a rate of 1 incident per 605 people. For property crimes such as Burglary and Theft, the rate is 1 incident per 151.3 people. Community safety concerns, including Stalking and Harassment, are reported at a rate of 1 incident per 403.3 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 Port Hacking for 2025: Theft (12), Assault (4), Intimidation, stalking and harassment (4).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 28 | 17 | 11 | 20 | 22 | 16 | 43 | 32 | 21 | 18 | 26 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Against justice procedures | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Arson | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assault | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| 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 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Drug offences | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Homicide | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| Liquor offences | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Other offences | 6 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Other offences against the person | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Pornography offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sexual offences | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Theft | 18 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 16 | 8 | 14 | 8 | 12 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
In 2025, Port Hacking, NSW recorded 26 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 117 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | incidents (2025) | incidents (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breach bail conditions | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Resist or hinder officer | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 2 | -50.00% (2) |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 3 | 0 | 300.00% (0) |
| Trespass | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 4 | 3 | 33.33% (3) |
| Other offences | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Other offences against the person | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Break and enter dwelling | 3 | 1 | 200.00% (1) |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Fraud | 5 | 3 | 66.67% (3) |
| Motor vehicle theft | 2 | 1 | 100.00% (1) |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 2 | -50.00% (2) |
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 Port Hacking, NSW
How common is car theft in the Port Hacking, NSW?
There were 1 motor vehicle theft incident(s) recorded between Year ending Sep 2025, averaging 1 incident every 365 day.
Is Port Hacking, NSW safe in 2026
Yes, Port Hacking, NSW is considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 2,149 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 Port Hacking, NSW?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Port Hacking, NSW was Theft with 12 reported incidents.
Has crime in the Port Hacking, NSW increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates have decreased by 40% over the past five years.
What is rate of criminal against person in Port Hacking, NSW?
In Year ending Sep 2025, there were 8 incident against persons in Port Hacking, NSW, including homicide, assault, sexual offences,robbery, and other crimes against the person.
What is the rate of property crime in Port Hacking, NSW?
In Year ending Sep 2025, there were 12 property crime incident in Port Hacking, NSW, including arson, theft, and malicious damage to property.
What is the number of drug offenses in Port Hacking, NSW?
In Year ending Sep 2025, Port Hacking, NSW recorded 2 drug incident, including cocaine, narcotics, cannabis, amphetamines, ecstasy and other drugs.
Community Snapshot – Port Hacking (2021)
Port Hacking is a quiet suburb with around 1210 people. The area is highly family-oriented, with 61.1% of households being couple families with children and an average household size of 3.2 people. The median household weekly income is $3394, though the unemployment rate stands at 2%. A majority of people (83.3%) were born in Australia, though the suburb still enjoys a touch of cultural variety.
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Other Safe Suburbs Near Port Hacking
If you’re considering living near Port Hacking , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Caringbah South - 178 incidents (0.01352 per 100,000 people)
- Dolans Bay - 10 incidents (0.01431 per 100,000 people)
- Burraneer - 71 incidents (0.01909 per 100,000 people)
- Yowie Bay - 61 incidents (0.01998 per 100,000 people)
- Lilli Pilli (Sutherland Shire) - 33 incidents (0.02349 per 100,000 people)
- Maianbar - 15 incidents (0.02783 per 100,000 people)
- Woolooware - 228 incidents (0.04506 per 100,000 people)
- Cronulla - 1139 incidents (0.06363 per 100,000 people)
- Caringbah - 1196 incidents (0.09511 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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