Walla Walla Crime Index

27

(100 is safest)

Safer than 27% of most Australia suburbs

Walla Walla Crime Map

Walla Walla crime map

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.

60-month trend of criminal incidents across 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.

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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

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person101245
Property and deception offences283487
Drug offences00
Public order and security offences7872
Justice procedures offences5623
Other offences2249
Total526476

Walla Walla Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 79

In Walla Walla

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Walla Walla vs NSW

Walla Walla population: 803

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault362864374770
Sexual offences414650498179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment340910374501
Other offences against the person01883023

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.

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault1125
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences3374
Domestic violence related assault1125
Non-domestic violence related assault2249

Walla Walla Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 28

In Walla Walla

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Walla Walla vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Walla Walla vs NSW, Australia

Walla Walla population: 803

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft81800289962204
Burglary/Break and Enter624967747306
Arson3376037446
Malicious damage to property11491361370602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft00
Steal from motor vehicle00
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling4498
Break and enter non-dwelling2249

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Walla Walla vs NSW

Drug Offences: Walla Walla 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 possession034032041667
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: Walla Walla vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct617321747212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences114664125179.54

Walla Walla Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Walla Walla vs NSW

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

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 assault21
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault12
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault11
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences23
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery03
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 harassment43
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft20
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling22
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud03
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences13
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling34
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling212
Property and deception offencesArsonArson03
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property511
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 cannabis10
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs10
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 offences00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass15
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent01
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences11
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences00
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences02
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences30
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order15
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions40
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