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

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person17407
Property and deception offences39934
Drug offences00
Public order and security offences124
Justice procedures offences372
Other offences11263
Total711700

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

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault862864192770
Sexual offences41465096179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment44091096501
Other offences against the person118832423

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.

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault124
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences372
Domestic violence related assault372
Non-domestic violence related assault5120

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

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft291800286942204
Burglary/Break and Enter724967168306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property34913672602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft372
Steal from motor vehicle372
Steal from retail store248
Break and enter dwelling248
Break and enter non-dwelling5120

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in North Willoughby vs NSW

Drug Offences: North Willoughby 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: North Willoughby 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 offences11466424179.54

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

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 assault53
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault45
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault11
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences117
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery73
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 harassment54
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person01
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft43
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle83
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store02
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods11
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling21
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person01
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud717
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences21
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling62
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling515
Property and deception offencesArsonArson00
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property93
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 cannabis10
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 drugs20
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 offences10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct20
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent10
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences21
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences24
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences07
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order20
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions02
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures11

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