Crime Rates for West Hoxton, NSW
⇌ Compare West Hoxton with another suburbAs of the Jun 2026 data release, The West Hoxton (2171) crime rate for the Year ending Mar 2026 was calculated from 204 reported incidents, equal to 2,009 incident per 100,000 people. 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 158.6 people. For property crimes such as Burglary and Theft, the rate is 1 incident per 225.6 people. Community safety concerns, including Stalking and Harassment, are reported at a rate of 1 incident per 225.6 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 West Hoxton for 2026: Theft (61), Intimidation, stalking and harassment (31), Assault (30).
| Type/Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 243 | 226 | 247 | 226 | 246 | 247 | 249 | 231 | 227 | 260 | 204 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Against justice procedures | 9 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 20 | 29 | 28 | 44 | 33 | 36 | 28 |
| Arson | 4 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Assault | 19 | 23 | 34 | 19 | 34 | 37 | 40 | 33 | 35 | 63 | 30 |
| Betting and gaming offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Coercive Control | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disorderly conduct | 3 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 2 |
| Drug offences | 10 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 8 | 17 | 6 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 4 |
| Homicide | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 14 | 19 | 27 | 21 | 22 | 26 | 36 | 34 | 31 | 45 | 31 |
| Liquor offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 21 | 29 | 36 | 47 | 49 | 27 | 20 | 15 | 20 | 32 | 19 |
| Other offences | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 17 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 2 |
| Other offences against the person | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Pornography offences | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual offences | 10 | 21 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 17 | 8 | 12 | 16 |
| Theft | 137 | 77 | 92 | 87 | 81 | 80 | 78 | 67 | 76 | 45 | 61 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
In 2026, West Hoxton, NSW recorded 204 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 881 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | incidents (2026) | incidents (2025) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 19 | 25 | -24.00% (25) |
| Breach bail conditions | 4 | 5 | -20.00% (5) |
| Other offences against justice procedures | 3 | 5 | -40.00% (5) |
| Resist or hinder officer | 2 | 1 | 100.00% (1) |
| Arson | 5 | 5 | 0.00% (5) |
| Assault Police | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Domestic violence related assault | 25 | 55 | -54.55% (55) |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 4 | 7 | -42.86% (7) |
| Criminal intent | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Offensive conduct | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Trespass | 2 | 3 | -33.33% (3) |
| Dealing, trafficking in cocaine | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Other drug offences | 1 | 2 | -50.00% (2) |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 31 | 45 | -31.11% (45) |
| Malicious damage to property | 19 | 32 | -40.63% (32) |
| Other offences | 2 | 3 | -33.33% (3) |
| Other offences against the person | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Pornography offences | 3 | 0 | 300.00% (0) |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 3 | 4 | -25.00% (4) |
| Robbery with a weapon not a firearm | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Sexual assault | 10 | 6 | 66.67% (6) |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 6 | 6 | 0.00% (6) |
| Break and enter dwelling | 6 | 3 | 100.00% (3) |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Fraud | 20 | 14 | 42.86% (14) |
| Motor vehicle theft | 8 | 9 | -11.11% (9) |
| Other theft | 2 | 2 | 0.00% (2) |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 1 | 2 | -50.00% (2) |
| Steal from dwelling | 3 | 2 | 50.00% (2) |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 13 | 13 | 0.00% (13) |
| Steal from retail store | 7 | 0 | 700.00% (0) |
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). 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 West Hoxton, NSW
How common is car theft in the West Hoxton, NSW?
There were 9 motor vehicle theft incident(s) recorded between Year ending Mar 2026, averaging 1 incident every 40.6 day.
Is West Hoxton, NSW safe in 2026
Yes, West Hoxton, NSW is considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 2,009 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 West Hoxton, NSW?
In 2026, 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 have decreased by 17% over the past five years.
What is rate of criminal against person in West Hoxton, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, there were 77 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 Mar 2026, there were 85 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 Mar 2026, West Hoxton, NSW recorded 4 drug incident, including cocaine, narcotics, cannabis, amphetamines, ecstasy and other drugs.
Community Snapshot – West Hoxton (2021)
West Hoxton is a vibrant suburb with 10152 people. 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 people were born in Australia, the area still reflects a multicultural spirit through its people, food, and events
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*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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