Walcha Crime Index

33

(100 is safest)

Safer than 33% of most Australia suburbs

Walcha Crime Map

Walcha crime map

Walcha Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Walcha
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 184, up 15% from 160 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Walcha is in the 32st percentile for safety, meaning 69% of NSW suburbs are safer than Walcha and 31% of suburbs are more dangerous than Walcha.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 28% (7 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 70% (7 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 increased by 183% (11 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 30% (7 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There was no change in the number of motor vehicle theft offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 106% (19 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Walcha: 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 Walcha’s crime rate is quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs, as it is ranked safer than only 33% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 69% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Walcha. Therefore, Walcha’s public safety metrics are moderate.

How risky is that? Living in Walcha comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 19 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 Walcha’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 Walcha.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Walcha crime statistics shows that there are 1607 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 Walcha are 1 in 61.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Walcha, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 29, equivalent to a rate of 3375 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.

Walcha Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person401607
Property and deception offences843375
Drug offences9362
Public order and security offences22884
Justice procedures offences20804
Other offences9362
Total1847393

Walcha Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 61

In Walcha

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Walcha vs NSW

Walcha population: 2489

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault1862864723770
Sexual offences314650121179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment1740910683501
Other offences against the person218838023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault280
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences140
Domestic violence related assault13522
Non-domestic violence related assault4161

Walcha Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 29

In Walcha

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Walcha vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Walcha vs NSW, Australia

Walcha population: 2489

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft3018002812052204
Burglary/Break and Enter1724967683306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property37491361487602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft140
Steal from motor vehicle6241
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling7281
Break and enter non-dwelling10402

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Walcha vs NSW

Drug Offences: Walcha 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 possession73403228141667
Drug dealing and trafficking0629307705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs21116801366
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: Walcha vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct1117321442212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences1114664442179.54

Walcha Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Walcha vs NSW

Walcha Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Walcha in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Walcha?

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

What is the crime rate in Walcha?

The overall crime rate in Walcha, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 7393 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 Walcha a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Walcha total crime rate in 2021 was 7393. This means it’s 31% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Walcha has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Walcha safe at night?

36% of crimes in Walcha occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Walcha at night.

Total Crime Stats of Walcha

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 Police11
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault1413
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault104
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault72
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences313
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery81
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 harassment1417
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person02
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft11
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle46
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store10
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods01
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling36
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft10
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud813
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences53
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling07
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling6110
Property and deception offencesArsonArson10
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property1837
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine11
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis45
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines30
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs01
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis10
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 cannabis12
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass22
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct44
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language21
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent14
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences911
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences32
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences97
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order1012
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions86
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer52
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