Crime Rates for South Hurstville, NSW
⇌ Compare South Hurstville with another suburbAs of the Jun 2026 data release, The South Hurstville (2221) crime rate for the Year ending Mar 2026 was calculated from 148 reported incidents, equal to 2,835 incident per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of South Hurstville, NSW in 2021 was 5,221. In the last 10 years, South Hurstville, NSW's crime rate has seen a decrease. Recent data shows that Assault and Robbery occur at a rate of 1 incident per 274.8 people. For property crimes such as Burglary and Theft, the rate is 1 incident per 50.2 people. Community safety concerns, including Stalking and Harassment, are reported at a rate of 1 incident per 372.9 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 South Hurstville for 2026: Theft (68), Assault (26), Malicious damage to property (14).
| Type/Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 223 | 210 | 194 | 252 | 213 | 184 | 234 | 213 | 173 | 191 | 148 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Against justice procedures | 8 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 21 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 13 |
| Arson | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Assault | 26 | 19 | 34 | 30 | 29 | 17 | 30 | 34 | 23 | 19 | 26 |
| Betting and gaming offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Coercive Control | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disorderly conduct | 4 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| Drug offences | 10 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 2 | 6 | 3 |
| Homicide | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 17 | 9 | 15 | 10 | 20 | 14 | 20 | 22 | 6 | 14 | 13 |
| Liquor offences | 0 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 21 | 21 | 17 | 33 | 19 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 16 | 18 | 14 |
| Other offences | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 56 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Other offences against the person | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pornography offences | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 3 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| Robbery | 5 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sexual offences | 2 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 |
| Theft | 123 | 131 | 98 | 139 | 110 | 79 | 73 | 93 | 95 | 104 | 68 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
In 2026, South Hurstville, NSW recorded 148 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 1113 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | incidents (2026) | incidents (2025) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 7 | 8 | -12.50% (8) |
| Breach bail conditions | 4 | 3 | 33.33% (3) |
| Other offences against justice procedures | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Resist or hinder officer | 2 | 3 | -33.33% (3) |
| Assault Police | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Domestic violence related assault | 17 | 14 | 21.43% (14) |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 9 | 4 | 125.00% (4) |
| Criminal intent | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Offensive language | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Trespass | 1 | 2 | -50.00% (2) |
| Dealing, trafficking in cocaine | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Other drug offences | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 1 | 2 | -50.00% (2) |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 13 | 14 | -7.14% (14) |
| Malicious damage to property | 14 | 18 | -22.22% (18) |
| Other offences | 1 | 2 | -50.00% (2) |
| Pornography offences | 0 | 3 | -100.00% (3) |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 4 | 0 | 400.00% (0) |
| Robbery without a weapon | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Sexual assault | 4 | 3 | 33.33% (3) |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Break and enter dwelling | 3 | 5 | -40.00% (5) |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Fraud | 23 | 48 | -52.08% (48) |
| Motor vehicle theft | 4 | 5 | -20.00% (5) |
| Other theft | 2 | 4 | -50.00% (4) |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 4 | 4 | 0.00% (4) |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 5 | -80.00% (5) |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 6 | 10 | -40.00% (10) |
| Steal from retail store | 24 | 23 | 4.35% (23) |
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.
How safe do you feel in South Hurstville, NSW?
Based on community voting, most respondents feel neutral about safety living in South Hurstville, NSW. Results reflect personal perception and are not official crime statistics.
FAQ About Crime in South Hurstville, NSW
How common is car theft in the South Hurstville, NSW?
There were 5 motor vehicle theft incident(s) recorded between Year ending Mar 2026, averaging 1 incident every 73 day.
Is South Hurstville, NSW safe in 2026
Yes, South Hurstville, NSW is considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 2,835 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 South Hurstville, NSW?
In 2026, the most common crime type in South Hurstville, NSW was Theft with 68 reported incidents.
Has crime in the South Hurstville, NSW increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates have decreased by 20% over the past five years.
What is rate of criminal against person in South Hurstville, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, there were 44 incident against persons in South Hurstville, NSW, including homicide, assault, sexual offences,robbery, and other crimes against the person.
What is the rate of property crime in South Hurstville, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, there were 82 property crime incident in South Hurstville, NSW, including arson, theft, and malicious damage to property.
What is the number of drug offenses in South Hurstville, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, South Hurstville, NSW recorded 3 drug incident, including cocaine, narcotics, cannabis, amphetamines, ecstasy and other drugs.
Community Snapshot – South Hurstville (2021)
South Hurstville is a quiet suburb with around 5221 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 50.7% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.8 people. The median household weekly income is $1867, though the unemployment rate stands at 5.8%. Reflecting its rich cultural diversity, only 49.1% of people were born in Australia, highlighting the suburb’s multicultural character.
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Other Safe Suburbs Near South Hurstville
If you’re considering living near South Hurstville , 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)
- Hurstville Grove - 44 incidents (0.01688 per 100,000 people)
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- Allawah - 111 incidents (0.02074 per 100,000 people)
- Kyle Bay - 24 incidents (0.02310 per 100,000 people)
- Carlton - 325 incidents (0.03057 per 100,000 people)
- Blakehurst - 235 incidents (0.03533 per 100,000 people)
- Carss Park - 50 incidents (0.03953 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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