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Hay, New South Wales, Australia: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 6 out of 10 Average crime
6/10 in New South Wales · 8/10 in the world
Compared with 128 places in New South Wales (10 = lowest crime).
Weighted crime: 21,490 per 100,000 people (12 months to June 2026)
Crime by type, as recorded by BOCSAR (12 months to June 2026)
| Type | Count | Per 100,000 a year | All places this source covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide | |||
| Homicide | 0 | 0 | 1.3 |
| Sexual offences | |||
| Sexual offences | 7 | 241.5 | 238.8 |
| Violence | |||
| Assault | 25 | 862.4 | 872.4 |
| Includes domestic violence related assault. | |||
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 20.1 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Theft, including break and enter | 72 | 2,483.6 | 2,125.6 |
| Drugs | |||
| Drug offences | 35 | 1,207.3 | 484 |
| Damage and public order | |||
| Malicious damage to property | 19 | 655.4 | 560.6 |
Source: BOCSAR, updated 28 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to June 2026)
| Homicide | 0 |
|---|---|
| Sexual offences | 7 |
| Violence | 25 |
| Robbery | 0 |
| Theft and burglary | 72 |
| Drugs | 35 |
| Damage and public order | 19 |
Questions about crime in Hay
- Is Hay safe?
- Hay: Safety 6 out of 10 (Average crime). Compared with 128 places in New South Wales (10 = lowest crime).
- What is the crime rate in Hay?
- Hay: Weighted crime: 21,490 per 100,000 people (12 months to June 2026).
- How many murders are there in Hay?
- Recorded homicides in Hay (12 months to June 2026): 0.
Other places nearby
- Edward River 3/10
- Murray River 6/10
- Griffith 4/10
- Leeton 3/10
- Berrigan 7/10
- Narrandera 2/10
- Federation 9/10
- Bland 7/10
