Nords Wharf Crime Index

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(100 is safest)

Safer than 57% of most Australia suburbs

Nords Wharf Crime Map

Nords Wharf crime map

Nords Wharf Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Nords Wharf
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 33, up 22% from 27 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Nords Wharf is in the 62nd percentile for safety, meaning 38% of NSW suburbs are safer than Nords Wharf and 62% of suburbs are more dangerous than Nords Wharf.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 25% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 200% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no homicide offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There were no burglary offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (5 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 increased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 25% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Nords Wharf: 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, Nords Wharf is ranked safer than 57% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Nords Wharf crime rate is about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia.

In NSW, only about 38% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Nords Wharf. As a result, Nords Wharf has high scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of Nords Wharf, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 44 (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 Nords Wharf’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 Nords Wharf’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Nords Wharf’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 Nords Wharf is 782 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 Nords Wharf is 1 in 127. 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 Nords Wharf is 1 in 68. This is equal to a rate of 1453 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.

Nords Wharf Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person7782
Property and deception offences131453
Drug offences00
Public order and security offences1112
Justice procedures offences3335
Other offences91006
Total333687

Nords Wharf Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 127

In Nords Wharf

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in Nords Wharf vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Nords Wharf vs NSW

Nords Wharf population: 895

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault362864335770
Sexual offences214650223179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment240910223501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault1112
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences1112
Domestic violence related assault2223
Non-domestic violence related assault1112

Nords Wharf Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 68

In Nords Wharf

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Nords Wharf vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Nords Wharf vs NSW, Australia

Nords Wharf population: 895

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft1018002811172204
Burglary/Break and Enter0249670306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property349136335602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft1112
Steal from motor vehicle1112
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling00
Break and enter non-dwelling00

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Nords Wharf vs NSW

Drug Offences: Nords Wharf 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 possession034032041667
Drug dealing and trafficking0629307705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences05841072

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: Nords Wharf vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct0173210212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences114664112179.54

Nords Wharf Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Nords Wharf vs NSW

Nords Wharf Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Nords Wharf in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Nords Wharf?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Nords Wharf is fraud.

What is the crime rate in Nords Wharf?

The overall crime rate in Nords Wharf, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 3687 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 Nords Wharf a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Nords Wharf total crime rate in 2021 was 3687. This means it’s 62% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Nords Wharf has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Nords Wharf safe at night?

35% of crimes in Nords Wharf occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Nords Wharf at night.

Total Crime Stats of Nords Wharf

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 Police00
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault32
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault11
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault01
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences06
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery21
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping00
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion00
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment42
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft01
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle31
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling01
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud26
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences01
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling00
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling010
Property and deception offencesArsonArson00
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property43
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs00
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 amphetamines00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent00
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences01
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 offences19
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order72
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions11
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures00

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