Villawood Crime Index

24

(100 is safest)

Safer than 24% of most Australia suburbs

Villawood Crime Map

Villawood crime map

Villawood Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Villawood
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 803, down 6% from 856 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Villawood is in the 17th percentile for safety, meaning 83% of NSW suburbs are safer than Villawood and 17% of suburbs are more dangerous than Villawood.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 16% (15 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 17% (3 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 3% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 27% (57 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 57% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 46% (16 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 13% (7 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Villawood: An In-Depth Analysis

Based on the latest crime statistics from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, AU Crime Rate’s analysis indicates that Villawood is safer than only 24% of all suburbs across the nation, regardless of population size. This implies that Villawood’s crime rate is quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs.

How does Villawood perform compared to other suburbs of all population sizes in NSW? The crime rate in Villawood is greater than that of roughly 83% of other suburbs in NSW, leading to low public safety scores.

As a resident of Villawood, the likelihood of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 16 based on the combined crime rate of offences against the person and property. This is in contrast to the New South Wales average, where the chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 20.

To get a more comprehensive understanding of Villawood’s crime statistics, it is essential to take a closer look at its against the person and property crime data. This examination is particularly critical because it enables us to determine whether violent crime, property crime, or both are the primary contributors to the total crime rate in Villawood. By doing so, we can gain a more in-depth insight into the nature and extent of crime in Villawood.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis has uncovered that the rate of crimes against the person in Villawood is 2472 per one hundred thousand inhabitants. By contrast, the statewide average for such crimes stands at 1500. This suggests that experiencing serious offences like homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, or extortion is 1 in 39 if you reside in Villawood.

Our data reveals that the odds of becoming a victim of property crime in Villawood are 1 in 27, with a rate of 3560 incidents per 100,000 residents. Keep in mind that the NSW average is 3158 incidents per 100,000 residents. The types of property crimes tracked in this analysis 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.

Villawood Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person1752472
Property and deception offences2523560
Drug offences1001413
Public order and security offences27381
Justice procedures offences61862
Other offences1882656
Total80311343

Villawood Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 39

In Villawood

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in Villawood vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Villawood vs NSW

Villawood population: 7079

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault79628641116770
Sexual offences2114650297179
Robbery317604222
Abduction and kidnapping2203283
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment6740910946501
Other offences against the person318834223

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault8113
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences13184
Domestic violence related assault50706
Non-domestic violence related assault25353

Villawood Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 27

In Villawood

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Villawood vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Villawood vs NSW, Australia

Villawood population: 7079

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft15318002821612204
Burglary/Break and Enter3124967438306
Arson537607146
Malicious damage to property6349136890602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft19268
Steal from motor vehicle22311
Steal from retail store15212
Break and enter dwelling30424
Break and enter non-dwelling114

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Villawood vs NSW

Drug Offences: Villawood 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 possession7934032111641667
Drug dealing and trafficking1062931417705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs11116141366
Other drug offences10584114172

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: Villawood vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct1117321155212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences1614664226179.54

Villawood Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Villawood vs NSW

Villawood Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Villawood in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Villawood?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Villawood is intimidation, stalking and harassment.

What is the crime rate in Villawood?

The overall crime rate in Villawood, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 11343 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 Villawood a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Villawood total crime rate in 2021 was 11343. This means it’s 17% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Villawood has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Villawood safe at night?

33% of crimes in Villawood occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Villawood at night.

Total Crime Stats of Villawood

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 Police14
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault4550
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault4825
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault98
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences949
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery4613
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping22
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion00
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment6067
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person33
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft3519
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle4922
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store1015
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods2210
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling1716
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud4649
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences3122
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling2330
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling911
Property and deception offencesArsonArson75
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property5663
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine43
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics76
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis3837
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines1818
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs2415
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine02
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis24
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines94
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs20
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis41
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences1510
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass74
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct21
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language22
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent34
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences2716
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences20
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences01
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences12856
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences21131
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order2026
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions2731
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer44
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures10

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