Wahroonga, NSW, 2076 Crime Rate and Statistics

Wahroonga Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

• The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 391, down 3% from 403 incidents recorded in the same period last year.

• Wahroonga is in the 83rd percentile for safety, meaning 17% of NSW suburbs are safer than Wahroonga and 83% of suburbs are more dangerous than Wahroonga.

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

• The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 28% (7 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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

• The number of burglary offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 60% (32 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 26% (36 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 increased by 33% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 7% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

Crime in Wahroonga: 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 Wahroonga’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 17% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Wahroonga. Therefore, Wahroonga’s public safety metrics are very high.

How risky is that? Living in Wahroonga comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 75 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 Wahroonga’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 Wahroonga.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Wahroonga crime statistics shows that there are 432 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 Wahroonga are 1 in 230.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Wahroonga, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 111, equivalent to a rate of 892 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.

Wahroonga Crime Rates by Offences Division

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: Wahroonga vs NSW

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

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: Wahroonga vs NSW, Australia

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

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug Offences: 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: Wahroonga vs NSW

Wahroonga Crimes per Square KM

Wahroonga Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Wahroonga in 2021?

According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 0 murders in 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 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 Wahroonga is fraud.

What is the crime rate in Wahroonga?

The overall crime rate in Wahroonga, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 2194 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 Wahroonga a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Wahroonga total crime rate in 2021 was 2194. This means it’s 83% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Wahroonga has a very high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Wahroonga safe at night?

28% of crimes in Wahroonga occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Wahroonga at night.

Total Crime Stats of 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