Walla Walla, NSW, 2659 Crime Rate and Statistics

Walla Walla Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

• The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 52, up 37% from 38 incidents recorded in the same period last year.

• Walla Walla is in the 36th percentile for safety, meaning 64% of NSW suburbs are safer than Walla Walla and 36% of suburbs are more dangerous than Walla Walla.

• 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 increased by 33% (1 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 20% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 60% (3 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 100% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• There were no motor vehicle theft offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.

• The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 120% (6 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

Crime in Walla Walla: 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 Walla Walla’s crime rate is quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs, as it is ranked safer than only 27% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 64% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Walla Walla. Therefore, Walla Walla’s public safety metrics are moderate.

How risky is that? Living in Walla Walla comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 20 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 Walla Walla’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 Walla Walla.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Walla Walla crime statistics shows that there are 1245 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 Walla Walla are 1 in 79.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Walla Walla, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 28, equivalent to a rate of 3487 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.

Walla Walla Crime Rates by Offences Division

Walla Walla 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: Walla Walla vs NSW

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

Walla Walla 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: Walla Walla vs NSW, Australia

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

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug Offences: Walla Walla vs New South Wales

Public Order and Security Offences

Public Order and Security Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Public Order and Security Offences: Walla Walla vs NSW

Walla Walla Crimes per Square KM

Walla Walla Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Walla Walla in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Walla Walla?

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

What is the crime rate in Walla Walla?

The overall crime rate in Walla Walla, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 6476 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 Walla Walla a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Walla Walla total crime rate in 2021 was 6476. This means it’s 36% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Walla Walla has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Walla Walla safe at night?

38% of crimes in Walla Walla occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Walla Walla at night.

Total Crime Stats of Walla Walla

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