Mount Warrigal Crime Index

51

(100 is safest)

Safer than 51% of most Australia suburbs

Mount Warrigal Crime Map

Mount Warrigal crime map

Mount Warrigal Crime Statistics at a Glance

The chart below shows the 60-month trend of the number of offences that occurred in Mount Warrigal.

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Mount Warrigal
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 269, down 0% from 270 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Mount Warrigal is in the 43rd percentile for safety, meaning 57% of NSW suburbs are safer than Mount Warrigal and 43% of suburbs are more dangerous than Mount Warrigal.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 9% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 27% (3 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 decreased by 83% (10 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 2% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 64% (7 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 41% (18 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Mount Warrigal: 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, Mount Warrigal is ranked safer than 51% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Mount Warrigal crime rate is about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia.

In NSW, only about 57% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Mount Warrigal. As a result, Mount Warrigal has moderate scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of Mount Warrigal, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 28 (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 Mount Warrigal’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 Mount Warrigal’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Mount Warrigal’s crime data and what they reveal about the suburb’s safety and security? Let’s dive in!

AU Crime Rate’s analysis reveals that against the person crime rate in Mount Warrigal is 1535 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 Mount Warrigal is 1 in 64. 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 Mount Warrigal is 1 in 52. This is equal to a rate of 1904 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.

Looking to understand the various types of criminal offences in New South Wales and make sense of crime data? Check out our NSW crime glossary for easy-to-understand definitions of common criminal offences.

Mount Warrigal Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person751535
Property and deception offences931904
Drug offences21430
Public order and security offences12246
Justice procedures offences41839
Other offences27553
Total2695507

Mount Warrigal Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 64

In Mount Warrigal

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in Mount Warrigal vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Mount Warrigal vs NSW

Mount Warrigal population: 4885

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault3962864798770
Sexual offences814650164179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping1203203
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment2740910553501
Other offences against the person01883023

Here is a breakdown of the major crimes against the person (violent crimes) including the number of offences and Mount Warrigal crime rates for the selected offences.

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault482
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences482
Domestic violence related assault22450
Non-domestic violence related assault15307

Mount Warrigal Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 52

In Mount Warrigal

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Mount Warrigal vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Mount Warrigal vs NSW, Australia

Mount Warrigal population: 4885

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft6118002812492204
Burglary/Break and Enter22496741306
Arson437608246
Malicious damage to property2649136532602

An overview of the major property and deception offences, including Mount Warrigal crime statistics for each offence type.

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft482
Steal from motor vehicle26532
Steal from retail store241
Break and enter dwelling241
Break and enter non-dwelling00

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Mount Warrigal vs NSW

Drug Offences: Mount Warrigal vs New South Wales

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Drug use and possession153403230741667
Drug dealing and trafficking16293207705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs31116611366
Other drug offences258414172

Public Order and Security Offences

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

Public order and security offences comparison chart

Public Order and Security Offences: Mount Warrigal vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct617321123212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences614664123179.54

Mount Warrigal Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Mount Warrigal vs NSW

Mount Warrigal Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Mount Warrigal in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Mount Warrigal?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Mount Warrigal is intimidation, stalking and harassment.

What is the crime rate in Mount Warrigal?

The overall crime rate in Mount Warrigal, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 5507 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 Mount Warrigal a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Mount Warrigal total crime rate in 2021 was 5507. This means it’s 43% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Mount Warrigal has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Mount Warrigal safe at night?

39% of crimes in Mount Warrigal occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Mount Warrigal at night.

Total Crime Stats of Mount Warrigal

DivisionSubdivisionOffence typeYear (2020)Year (2021)
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder00
Crimes against the personHomicideAttempted murder00
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder accessory, conspiracy00
Crimes against the personHomicideManslaughter00
Crimes against the personAssaultAssault Police02
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault1922
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault2415
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault24
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences916
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery134
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping01
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion00
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment2327
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft114
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle1426
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store12
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods41
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling1210
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud1316
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences52
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling112
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling110
Property and deception offencesArsonArson14
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property4426
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine11
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics20
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis108
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines65
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs21
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines01
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis03
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences22
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass34
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct01
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language01
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent00
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences56
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences00
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences1027
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody01
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order2327
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions912
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer21
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures10

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

Greater Capital City Statistical Area

Greater Sydney