Wakefield Crime Index

3

(100 is safest)

Safer than 3% of most Australia suburbs

Wakefield Crime Map

Wakefield crime map

Wakefield Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Wakefield
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 46, up 100% from 23 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Wakefield is in the 4th percentile for safety, meaning 96% of NSW suburbs are safer than Wakefield and 4% of suburbs are more dangerous than Wakefield.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 200% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • There were no sexual offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There were no homicide offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of burglary offences recorded in 2021 increased by 200% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 40% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 67% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 60% (6 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Wakefield: An In-Depth Analysis

According to AU Crime Rate’s analysis of the latest crime statistics from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, Wakefield is ranked safer than 3% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Wakefield crime rate is considerably higher than the average across most suburbs in Australia.

In NSW, only about 96% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Wakefield. As a result, Wakefield has low scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of Wakefield, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 3 (based on the total crime rate of crimes against the person and property combined) while the New South Wales average is 1 in 20.

Let’s take a closer look at Wakefield’s crime statistics and see how it fares in terms of crimes against person and property crimes. This information is crucial because it can shed light on whether violent or property crimes or both, are the primary factors driving Wakefield’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Wakefield’s crime data and what they reveal about the suburb’s safety and security? Let’s dive in!

AU Crime Rate’s analysis reveals that against the person crime rate in Wakefield is 5714 per one hundred thousand inhabitants while the NSW average rate is 1500. So, one’s chances of becoming a victim of crimes against the person in Wakefield is 1 in 17. The crimes against the person included in this analysis are homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion.

From our analysis, we discovered that your odds of becoming a victim of a property crime if you live in Wakefield is 1 in 4. This is equal to a rate of 22143 per one hundred thousand residents compared to a rate of 3158 per 100,000 residents for NSW state. It’s worth mentioning that the property crimes tracked here 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.

Wakefield Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person85714
Property and deception offences3122143
Drug offences1714
Public order and security offences32143
Justice procedures offences1714
Other offences21429
Total4632857

Wakefield Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 17

In Wakefield

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Wakefield vs NSW

Wakefield population: 140

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault6628644286770
Sexual offences0146500179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment2409101429501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault00
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences00
Domestic violence related assault00
Non-domestic violence related assault64286

Wakefield Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 4

In Wakefield

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Wakefield vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Wakefield vs NSW, Australia

Wakefield population: 140

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft718002850002204
Burglary/Break and Enter6249674286306
Arson23760142946
Malicious damage to property164913611429602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft1714
Steal from motor vehicle32143
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling00
Break and enter non-dwelling64286

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Wakefield vs NSW

Drug Offences: Wakefield 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 possession13403271441667
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: Wakefield vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct117321714212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences2146641429179.54

Wakefield Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Wakefield vs NSW

Wakefield Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Wakefield in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Wakefield?

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

What is the crime rate in Wakefield?

The overall crime rate in Wakefield, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 32857 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 Wakefield a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Wakefield total crime rate in 2021 was 32857. This means it’s 4% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Wakefield has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Wakefield safe at night?

35% of crimes in Wakefield occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Wakefield at night.

Total Crime Stats of Wakefield

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 assault00
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault26
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault00
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences00
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery00
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 harassment12
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft31
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle23
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods01
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling01
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person01
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud00
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences00
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling00
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling216
Property and deception offencesArsonArson12
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property1016
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 cannabis00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines01
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs00
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 conductTrespass01
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent00
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences12
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences00
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences02
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions01
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures00

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