Crime Rates for West Hoxton, NSW
Year ending Jun 2025 The West Hoxton (2171) crime rate for the Year ending Jun 2025 was calculated from 250 reported incidents, equal to 2,463 incident per 100,000 residents. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of West Hoxton, NSW in 2021 was 10,152. In the last 10 years, West Hoxton, NSW's crime rate has remained relatively stable. Recent data shows that Assault and Robbery occur at a rate of 1 incident per 172.1 residents. For property crimes such as Burglary and Theft, the rate is 1 incident per 163.7 residents. Community safety concerns, including Stalking and Harassment, are reported at a rate of 1 incident per 253.8 residents. When reviewing these figures, it’s also valuable to compare them with broader crime trends across the Greater Sydney region.Most Common Crimes in West Hoxton for 2025: Theft (61), Assault (43), Against justice procedures (37).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 233 | 275 | 213 | 224 | 259 | 239 | 247 | 260 | 213 | 234 | 250 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Against justice procedures | 1 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 27 | 23 | 33 | 50 | 25 | 37 |
| Arson | 5 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| Assault | 22 | 24 | 24 | 30 | 24 | 38 | 36 | 37 | 28 | 58 | 43 |
| 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 | 0 |
| Coercive Control | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disorderly conduct | 5 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 8 |
| Drug offences | 10 | 13 | 23 | 9 | 16 | 15 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 6 |
| Homicide | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 21 | 14 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 20 | 30 | 36 | 29 | 40 | 35 |
| Liquor offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 33 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 62 | 29 | 27 | 22 | 17 | 18 | 31 |
| Other offences | 3 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 17 | 3 | 7 | 3 |
| Other offences against the person | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Pornography offences | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 5 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 3 |
| Robbery | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Sexual offences | 2 | 26 | 6 | 9 | 12 | 4 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 14 |
| Theft | 125 | 125 | 73 | 89 | 84 | 89 | 85 | 83 | 56 | 62 | 61 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
In 2025, West Hoxton, NSW recorded 250 total crime incidents. Over the period from 2015 to 2025, overall crime has increased. Cumulatively over this period, the most common crime type was 'Theft' with 932 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | incidents (2025) | incidents (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 27 | 13 | 107.69% (13) |
| Breach bail conditions | 3 | 11 | -72.73% (11) |
| Other offences against justice procedures | 6 | 1 | 500.00% (1) |
| Resist or hinder officer | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Arson | 5 | 2 | 150.00% (2) |
| Assault Police | 2 | 1 | 100.00% (1) |
| Domestic violence related assault | 35 | 47 | -25.53% (47) |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 6 | 10 | -40.00% (10) |
| Criminal intent | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Offensive conduct | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Trespass | 5 | 1 | 400.00% (1) |
| Dealing, trafficking in cocaine | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Other drug offences | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 35 | 40 | -12.50% (40) |
| Malicious damage to property | 31 | 18 | 72.22% (18) |
| Other offences | 3 | 7 | -57.14% (7) |
| Other offences against the person | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Pornography offences | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 3 | 8 | -62.50% (8) |
| Robbery with a weapon not a firearm | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Sexual assault | 6 | 5 | 20.00% (5) |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 8 | 3 | 166.67% (3) |
| Break and enter dwelling | 7 | 5 | 40.00% (5) |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Fraud | 17 | 28 | -39.29% (28) |
| Motor vehicle theft | 10 | 7 | 42.86% (7) |
| Other theft | 2 | 1 | 100.00% (1) |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Steal from dwelling | 2 | 3 | -33.33% (3) |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 18 | 16 | 12.50% (16) |
| Steal from retail store | 2 | 2 | 0.00% (2) |
AI Analysis
1. Overall Crime Trends:
- Crime levels fluctuate over the 2015-2025 period with no consistent upward or downward trend.
- Notable dips in some categories around 2023-2024 and occasional spikes in earlier years.
2. Most Common and Serious Crime Types (with approximate totals for recent year 2025):
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order: 27 incidents in 2025, increasing from 1 in 2015.
- Domestic violence related assault: 35 incidents in 2025, up from 16 in 2015.
- Intimidation, stalking and harassment: 35 in 2025, rising from 21 in 2015.
- Malicious damage to property: 31 in 2025, fluctuating from a high of 62 in 2019 to 30+ range in other years.
- Fraud: 17 in 2025, peaking at 33 in 2022.
- Steal from motor vehicle: 18 in 2025, down from 44 in 2015.
- Sexual offences total (Sexual assault + Sexual touching): 14 in 2025, down from combined 17 in 2016.
- Other notable crimes: Arson 5 incidents in 2025; Motor vehicle theft 10 in 2025.
3. Significant Year-to-Year Spikes or Drops:
- Breach bail conditions spiked sharply in 2023 (38) from 11 in 2021, then dropped to 3 in 2025.
- Fraud peaked at 33 in 2022 from 12 in 2015, then decreased to 17 by 2025.
- Malicious damage to property peaked at 62 in 2019, nearly halving to 31 by 2025.
- Steal from motor vehicle dropped significantly from 47 in 2016 to 18 in 2025.
- Domestic violence related assault increased notably from 16 in 2015 to 47 in 2024, then declined to 35 in 2025.
- Intimidation, stalking and harassment rose steadily from 14 in 2016 to 40 in 2024 before slightly dropping to 35 in 2025.
4. Safety-Relevant Observations (Property vs Violent Crime Trends):
- Property crimes such as malicious damage and theft from motor vehicles show overall declining trends since peaks around 2016-2019.
- Violent and personal safety-related crimes (domestic violence assault, intimidation/stalking, sexual offences) show increases or remain relatively high, indicating ongoing safety concerns.
- Breach of legal orders (apprehended violence order breaches) has increased markedly, suggesting enforcement challenges.
- No homicides or abduction/kidnapping cases reported over the entire period, indicating low incidence of extreme
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Overview
No of incidents (Year ending Jun 2025), people in 2021Community Snapshot – West Hoxton (2021)
West Hoxton is a vibrant suburb with 10152 residents. The area is highly family-oriented, with 64.4% of households being couple families with children and an average household size of 3.7 people. The median household weekly income is $2468, though the unemployment rate stands at 5.1%. While 57.5% of residents were born in Australia, the area still reflects a multicultural spirit through its people, food, and events
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Common FAQ about West Hoxton, NSW Criminal
How common is car theft in the West Hoxton, NSW?
There were 7 motor vehicle theft incident(s) recorded between Year ending Jun 2025, averaging 1 incident every 52.1 day.
Is West Hoxton, NSW safe in 2025
Yes, West Hoxton, NSW is considered safe, as its crime rate of 2,463 incidents per 100,000 people for the Year ending Jun 2025 is lower than the overall crime rate in New South Wales.
What is the most common crime in West Hoxton, NSW?
In 2025, the most common crime type in West Hoxton, NSW was Theft with 61 reported incidents.
Has crime in the West Hoxton, NSW increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in West Hoxton, NSW have increased by 1% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in West Hoxton, NSW?
In Year ending Jun 2025, there were 95 incident against persons in West Hoxton, NSW, including homicide, assault, sexual offences,robbery, and other crimes against the person.
What is the rate of property crime in West Hoxton, NSW?
In Year ending Jun 2025, there were 97 property crime incident in West Hoxton, NSW, including arson, theft, and malicious damage to property.
What is the number of drug offenses in West Hoxton, NSW?
In Year ending Jun 2025, West Hoxton, NSW recorded 6 drug incident, including cocaine, narcotics, cannabis, amphetamines, ecstasy and other drugs.
*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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