Wauchope town, NSW Crime Rate and Statistics by Suburb

Wauchope Crime Statistics at a Glance

The chart illustrates the trend in the number of offences that happened in Wauchope over the past 60 months.

• The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 667, down 8% from 727 incidents recorded in the same period last year.

• Wauchope is in the 45th percentile for safety, meaning 55% of NSW urban areas are safer than Wauchope and 45% of urban areas are more dangerous than Wauchope.

• The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 15% (15 Incidents) compared to the previous year..

• The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 57% (12 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• There were no homicide offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.

• The number of burglary offences recorded in 2021 increased by 17% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 8% (11 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• There was no change in the number of robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.

• The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 increased by 54% (7 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 1% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

Crime in Wauchope: An In-Depth Analysis

According to AU Crime Rate’s analysis of the latest crime statistics from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, Wauchope town is ranked safer than 46% of the cities and towns across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Wauchope crime rate is near the average for all cities and towns of all sizes in Australia.

In NSW, only about 55% of communities have a lower crime rate than Wauchope. As a result, Wauchope has moderate scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of Wauchope town, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 16 (based on the total crime rate of crimes against the person and property combined) while the New South Wales average is 1 in 20.

Let’s take a closer look at Wauchope’s crime statistics and see how it fares in terms of crimes against person and property crimes. This information is crucial because it can shed light on whether violent or property crimes or both, are the primary factors driving Wauchope’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Wauchope’s crime data and what they reveal about the community’s safety and security? Let’s dive in!

AU Crime Rate’s analysis reveals that against the person crime rate in Wauchope is 2699 per one hundred thousand inhabitants while the NSW average rate is 1500. So, one’s chances of becoming a victim of crimes against the person in Wauchope is 1 in 36. The crimes against the person included in this analysis are homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion.

From our analysis, we discovered that your odds of becoming a victim of a property crime if you live in Wauchope is 1 in 31. This is equal to a rate of 3111 per one hundred thousand residents compared to a rate of 3158 per 100,000 residents for NSW state. It’s worth mentioning that the property crimes tracked here include theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property.

Discovering the intricacies of criminal offences in New South Wales and interpreting crime data can be a daunting task. However, fear not! Our NSW crime glossary provides clear and concise definitions of the most common criminal offences, making it easier for you to comprehend the information.

Wauchope Crime Rates by Offences Division

Wauchope Crimes Against the Person

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of a Crime Against the Person

Crimes Against the Person Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Crimes Against the Person: Wauchope vs NSW

Please find below a detailed breakdown of the major crimes against the person, including the number of offences and corresponding Wauchope crime rates for the selected offences.

Wauchope Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

Property and Deception Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Property and Deception Offences: Wauchope vs NSW, Australia

The following are the major property and deception offences, along with Wauchope crime statistics for each type of offence.

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug Offences: Wauchope vs New South Wales

Public Order and Security Offences

Public Order and Security Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Public Order and Security Offences: Wauchope vs NSW

Wauchope Crimes per Square KM

Wauchope Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Wauchope town in 2021?

According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 0 murders in Wauchope town in 2021. The number of homicides (which includes murders, attempted murder, murder conspiracy, and manslaughters) was 0.

What’s the most common crime in Wauchope town?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Wauchope town is malicious damage to property.

What is the crime rate in Wauchope town?

The overall crime rate in Wauchope town, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 8334 in the year ending December 2021.

However, it’s important to note that this is an aggregate figure that includes all types of crime, and some types of offences are more prevalent than others. Additionally, crime rates can vary by location, with some areas experiencing higher rates of certain types of crime than others.

Is Wauchope town a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Wauchope town total crime rate in 2021 was 8334. This means it’s 45% safer than all NSW urban areas. So Wauchope town has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Wauchope town safe at night?

43% of crimes in Wauchope town occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Wauchope town at night.

What suburb has the highest crime rate in Wauchope town?

Wauchope is the suburb with the highest rate of reported criminal incidents in Wauchope town with a rate of 9787 incidents per 100,000 population, according to BOCSAR’s 2021 data. Yet, Wauchope is safer than 22% of NSW suburbs.

What is the safest suburb in Wauchope town?

Crosslands is the safest suburb in Wauchope town with a rate of 1122 incidents per 100,000 population as per BOCSAR’s 2021 report. Crosslands suburb is safer than 96% of New South Wales suburbs.

However, it’s important to note that low crime rates do not necessarily guarantee safety, and that crime can occur anywhere, so it’s important to always stay vigilant and take appropriate safety measures.

Wauchope Crime Rate by Suburb

Note: The data for murder and manslaughter refers to the number of recorded victims, not criminal incidents.

References

• NSW Police public site
• NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR).
• Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Census QuickStats for all persons