North Wahroonga Crime Index

91

(100 is safest)

Safer than 91% of most Australia suburbs

North Wahroonga Crime Map

North Wahroonga crime map

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.

60-month trend of criminal incidents across 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.

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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

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person7333
Property and deception offences231094
Drug offences148
Public order and security offences148
Justice procedures offences00
Other offences295
Total341618

North Wahroonga Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 299

In North Wahroonga

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in North Wahroonga vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: North Wahroonga vs NSW

North Wahroonga population: 2102

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault16286448770
Sexual offences21465095179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment440910190501
Other offences against the person01883023

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.

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault148
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences148
Domestic violence related assault148
Non-domestic violence related assault00

North Wahroonga Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 90

In North Wahroonga

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in North Wahroonga vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: North Wahroonga vs NSW, Australia

North Wahroonga population: 2102

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft131800286182204
Burglary/Break and Enter12496748306
Arson137604846
Malicious damage to property849136381602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft148
Steal from motor vehicle00
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling148
Break and enter non-dwelling00

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in North Wahroonga vs NSW

Drug Offences: North Wahroonga 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 possession1340324841667
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: North Wahroonga 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 offences11466448179.54

North Wahroonga Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in North Wahroonga vs NSW

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

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 assault01
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault00
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault11
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences08
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery61
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 harassment34
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft11
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle40
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling04
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud68
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences10
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling41
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling010
Property and deception offencesArsonArson01
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property38
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 cannabis40
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 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 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 offences12
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions70
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