Wakeley Crime Index

92

(100 is safest)

Safer than 92% of most Australia suburbs

Wakeley Crime Map

Wakeley crime map

Wakeley Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Wakeley
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 106, down 24% from 140 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Wakeley is in the 83rd percentile for safety, meaning 17% of NSW suburbs are safer than Wakeley and 83% of suburbs are more dangerous than Wakeley.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 31% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 20% (1 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 70% (7 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 30% (11 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 increased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 64% (7 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Wakeley: 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 Wakeley’s crime rate is noticeably lower than the average compared to most Australia’s suburbs, as it is ranked safer than only 92% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 17% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Wakeley. Therefore, Wakeley’s public safety metrics are very high.

How risky is that? Living in Wakeley comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 71 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 Wakeley’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 Wakeley.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Wakeley crime statistics shows that there are 694 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 Wakeley are 1 in 143.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Wakeley, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 143, equivalent to a rate of 694 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.

Wakeley Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person34694
Property and deception offences34694
Drug offences16327
Public order and security offences5102
Justice procedures offences482
Other offences13266
Total1062165

Wakeley Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 143

In Wakeley

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Wakeley vs NSW

Wakeley population: 4896

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault1762864347770
Sexual offences614650123179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment1140910225501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault120
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences5102
Domestic violence related assault14286
Non-domestic violence related assault361

Wakeley Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 143

In Wakeley

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Wakeley vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Wakeley vs NSW, Australia

Wakeley population: 4896

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft261800285312204
Burglary/Break and Enter32496761306
Arson137602046
Malicious damage to property44913682602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft241
Steal from motor vehicle7143
Steal from retail store120
Break and enter dwelling241
Break and enter non-dwelling120

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Wakeley vs NSW

Drug Offences: Wakeley 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 possession133403226641667
Drug dealing and trafficking16293207705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences258414172

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: Wakeley vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct31732161212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences21466441179.54

Wakeley Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Wakeley vs NSW

Wakeley Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Wakeley in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Wakeley?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Wakeley is domestic violence related assault.

What is the crime rate in Wakeley?

The overall crime rate in Wakeley, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 2165 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 Wakeley a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Wakeley total crime rate in 2021 was 2165. This means it’s 83% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Wakeley has a very high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Wakeley safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of Wakeley

DivisionSubdivisionOffence typeYear (2020)Year (2021)
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder10
Crimes against the personHomicideAttempted murder00
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder accessory, conspiracy00
Crimes against the personHomicideManslaughter00
Crimes against the personAssaultAssault Police10
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault714
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault53
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault11
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences411
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery215
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 harassment811
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person10
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft12
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle57
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store21
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods51
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling02
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person20
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud2111
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences12
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling82
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling211
Property and deception offencesArsonArson01
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property114
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics21
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis53
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines33
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs06
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy01
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs10
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis20
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences02
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass33
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 offences62
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences40
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences613
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order42
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions91
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear20
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer21
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