North Wahroonga, NSW, 2076 Crime Rate and Statistics

North Wahroonga Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

• The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 34, down 11% from 38 incidents recorded in the same period last year.

• North Wahroonga is in the 92st percentile for safety, meaning 9% of NSW suburbs are safer than North Wahroonga and 91% of suburbs are more dangerous than North Wahroonga.

• The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year..

• The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (1 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 75% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 8% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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

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

• The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 167% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

Crime in North Wahroonga: 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, North Wahroonga is ranked safer than 91% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that North Wahroonga crime rate is noticeably lower than the average compared to most Australia’s suburbs.

In NSW, only about 9% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than North Wahroonga. As a result, North Wahroonga has very high scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of North Wahroonga, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 69 (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 North Wahroonga’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 North Wahroonga’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about North Wahroonga’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 North Wahroonga is 333 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 North Wahroonga is 1 in 299. 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 North Wahroonga is 1 in 90. This is equal to a rate of 1094 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.

North Wahroonga Crime Rates by Offences Division

North Wahroonga 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: North Wahroonga vs NSW

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

North Wahroonga 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: North Wahroonga vs NSW, Australia

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

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug Offences: North Wahroonga vs New South Wales

Public Order and Security Offences

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

Public Order and Security Offences: North Wahroonga vs NSW

North Wahroonga Crimes per Square KM

North Wahroonga Crime FAQs

How many murders were in North Wahroonga in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in North Wahroonga?

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

What is the crime rate in North Wahroonga?

The overall crime rate in North Wahroonga, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 1618 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 North Wahroonga a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that North Wahroonga total crime rate in 2021 was 1618. This means it’s 91% safer than all NSW suburbs. So North Wahroonga has a very high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is North Wahroonga safe at night?

34% of crimes in North Wahroonga occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in North Wahroonga at night.

Total Crime Stats of North Wahroonga

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