North Willoughby Crime Index

93

(100 is safest)

Safer than 93% of most Australia suburbs

North Willoughby Crime Map

North Willoughby crime map

North Willoughby Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across North Willoughby
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 71, down 5% from 75 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • North Willoughby is in the 90th percentile for safety, meaning 10% of NSW suburbs are safer than North Willoughby and 90% of suburbs are more dangerous than North Willoughby.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 11% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (2 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 36% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 21% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 25% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 67% (6 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in North Willoughby: An In-Depth Analysis

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of recent crime data from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) reveals that North Willoughby’s crime rate is noticeably lower than the average compared to most Australia’s suburbs, as it is ranked safer than only 93% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 10% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to North Willoughby. Therefore, North Willoughby’s public safety metrics are very high.

How risky is that? Living in North Willoughby comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 74 of becoming a victim of crime, considering the total rate of crimes against the person and property. In contrast, the average chance of falling victim to crime in New South Wales stands at 1 in 20.

To better understand North Willoughby’s overall crime rate, it is essential to examine its performance in crimes against the person and property crimes separately. This approach can provide further insight into whether violent crimes, property crimes, or both, are the primary drivers of the general crime rate in North Willoughby.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of North Willoughby crime statistics shows that there are 407 incidents against the person per 100,000 inhabitants in a standard year, compared to the NSW average rate of 1500. As a result, the chances of becoming a victim of crimes such as homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion in North Willoughby are 1 in 245.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in North Willoughby, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 106, equivalent to a rate of 934 per 100,000 residents. As a reference, the property crime rate for every 100,000 residents in NSW is 3158.

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 Willoughby Crime Rates by Offences Division

North Willoughby Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 245

In North Willoughby

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: North Willoughby vs NSW

North Willoughby population: 4177

NSW population: 8058541

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

North Willoughby Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 106

In North Willoughby

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in North Willoughby vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: North Willoughby vs NSW, Australia

North Willoughby population: 4177

NSW population: 8058541

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

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in North Willoughby vs NSW

Drug Offences: North Willoughby vs New South Wales

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 Willoughby vs NSW

North Willoughby Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in North Willoughby vs NSW

North Willoughby Crime FAQs

How many murders were in North Willoughby in 2021?

According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 0 murders in North Willoughby 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 Willoughby?

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 Willoughby is fraud.

What is the crime rate in North Willoughby?

The overall crime rate in North Willoughby, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 1700 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 Willoughby a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that North Willoughby total crime rate in 2021 was 1700. This means it’s 90% safer than all NSW suburbs. So North Willoughby has a very high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is North Willoughby safe at night?

31% of crimes in North Willoughby occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in North Willoughby at night.

Total Crime Stats of North Willoughby

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