Waitara Crime Index

94

(100 is safest)

Safer than 94% of most Australia suburbs

Waitara Crime Map

Waitara crime map

Waitara Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Waitara
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 160, down 24% from 211 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Waitara is in the 85th percentile for safety, meaning 15% of NSW suburbs are safer than Waitara and 85% of suburbs are more dangerous than Waitara.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 32% (8 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 40% (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 50% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 29% (19 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There were no motor vehicle theft offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 61% (20 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Waitara: 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 Waitara is safer than only 94% of all suburbs across the nation, regardless of population size. This implies that Waitara’s crime rate is noticeably lower than the average compared to most Australia’s suburbs.

How does Waitara perform compared to other suburbs of all population sizes in NSW? The crime rate in Waitara is greater than that of roughly 15% of other suburbs in NSW, leading to very high public safety scores.

As a resident of Waitara, the likelihood of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 81 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 Waitara’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 Waitara. By doing so, we can gain a more in-depth insight into the nature and extent of crime in Waitara.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis has uncovered that the rate of crimes against the person in Waitara is 397 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 251 if you reside in Waitara.

Our data reveals that the odds of becoming a victim of property crime in Waitara are 1 in 121, with a rate of 819 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.

Waitara Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person31397
Property and deception offences64819
Drug offences8102
Public order and security offences790
Justice procedures offences11141
Other offences39499
Total1602048

Waitara Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 251

In Waitara

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Waitara vs NSW

Waitara population: 7813

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault1762864218770
Sexual offences71465090179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment74091090501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault451
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences338
Domestic violence related assault14179
Non-domestic violence related assault338

Waitara Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 121

In Waitara

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Waitara vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Waitara vs NSW, Australia

Waitara population: 7813

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft461800285892204
Burglary/Break and Enter52496764306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property1349136166602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft00
Steal from motor vehicle451
Steal from retail store451
Break and enter dwelling338
Break and enter non-dwelling226

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Waitara vs NSW

Drug Offences: Waitara 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 possession83403210241667
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: Waitara vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct41732151212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences31466438179.54

Waitara Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Waitara vs NSW

Waitara Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Waitara in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Waitara?

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

What is the crime rate in Waitara?

The overall crime rate in Waitara, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 2048 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 Waitara a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Waitara total crime rate in 2021 was 2048. This means it’s 85% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Waitara has a very high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Waitara safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of Waitara

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 assault814
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault173
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault44
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences123
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery243
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 harassment67
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person10
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle144
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store34
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods70
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling107
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person10
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud2423
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences68
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling73
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling312
Property and deception offencesArsonArson00
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property3313
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 cannabis43
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines52
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs43
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 amphetamines10
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 conductTrespass43
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct21
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language30
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent10
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences63
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences10
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences1815
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences524
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order14
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions85
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer21
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures01

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