Wallaroo Crime Index

56

(100 is safest)

Safer than 56% of most Australia suburbs

Wallaroo Crime Map

Wallaroo crime map

Wallaroo Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Wallaroo
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 121, up 572% from 18 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Wallaroo is in the 7th percentile for safety, meaning 93% of NSW suburbs are safer than Wallaroo and 7% of suburbs are more dangerous than Wallaroo.
  • There were no assault offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • 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 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 167% (5 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 increased by 200% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 200% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Wallaroo: 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, Wallaroo is ranked safer than 56% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Wallaroo crime rate is about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia.

In NSW, only about 93% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Wallaroo. As a result, Wallaroo has low scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of Wallaroo, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 43 (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 Wallaroo’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 Wallaroo’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Wallaroo’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 Wallaroo is 176 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 Wallaroo is 1 in 567. 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 Wallaroo is 1 in 46. This is equal to a rate of 2113 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.

Wallaroo Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person1176
Property and deception offences122113
Drug offences00
Public order and security offences3528
Justice procedures offences00
Other offences10518486
Total12121303

Wallaroo Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 567

In Wallaroo

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Wallaroo vs NSW

Wallaroo population: 568

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault0628640770
Sexual offences0146500179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment140910176501
Other offences against the person01883023

Here is a breakdown of the major crimes against the person (violent crimes) including the number of offences and Wallaroo 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 assault00

Wallaroo Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 46

In Wallaroo

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Wallaroo vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Wallaroo vs NSW, Australia

Wallaroo population: 568

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft818002814082204
Burglary/Break and Enter224967352306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property249136352602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft3528
Steal from motor vehicle2352
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling2352
Break and enter non-dwelling00

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Wallaroo vs NSW

Drug Offences: Wallaroo 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: Wallaroo vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct317321528212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences0146640179.54

Wallaroo Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Wallaroo vs NSW

Wallaroo Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Wallaroo in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Wallaroo?

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

What is the crime rate in Wallaroo?

The overall crime rate in Wallaroo, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 21303 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 Wallaroo a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Wallaroo total crime rate in 2021 was 21303. This means it’s 7% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Wallaroo has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Wallaroo safe at night?

32% of crimes in Wallaroo occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Wallaroo at night.

Total Crime Stats of Wallaroo

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 assault00
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault00
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences01
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 harassment21
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft13
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle02
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods10
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling10
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud01
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences02
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling12
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling010
Property and deception offencesArsonArson20
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property02
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 amphetamines10
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 offences50
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass13
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 offences20
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 offences1105
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions00
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