Wallerawang Crime Index

34

(100 is safest)

Safer than 34% of most Australia suburbs

Wallerawang Crime Map

Wallerawang crime map

Wallerawang Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Wallerawang
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 191, up 2% from 187 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Wallerawang is in the 22nd percentile for safety, meaning 78% of NSW suburbs are safer than Wallerawang and 22% of suburbs are more dangerous than Wallerawang.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 17% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • There was no change in the number of 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 decreased by 17% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 25% (8 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% (4 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 decreased by 55% (12 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Wallerawang: An In-Depth Analysis

Based on the latest crime statistics from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, AU Crime Rate’s analysis indicates that Wallerawang is safer than only 34% of all suburbs across the nation, regardless of population size. This implies that Wallerawang’s crime rate is quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs.

How does Wallerawang perform compared to other suburbs of all population sizes in NSW? The crime rate in Wallerawang is greater than that of roughly 78% of other suburbs in NSW, leading to low public safety scores.

As a resident of Wallerawang, the likelihood of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 20 based on the combined crime rate of offences against the person and property. This is in contrast to the New South Wales average, where the chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 20.

To get a more comprehensive understanding of Wallerawang’s crime statistics, it is essential to take a closer look at its against the person and property crime data. This examination is particularly critical because it enables us to determine whether violent crime, property crime, or both are the primary contributors to the total crime rate in Wallerawang. By doing so, we can gain a more in-depth insight into the nature and extent of crime in Wallerawang.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis has uncovered that the rate of crimes against the person in Wallerawang is 2036 per one hundred thousand inhabitants. By contrast, the statewide average for such crimes stands at 1500. This suggests that experiencing serious offences like homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, or extortion is 1 in 48 if you reside in Wallerawang.

Our data reveals that the odds of becoming a victim of property crime in Wallerawang are 1 in 35, with a rate of 2781 incidents per 100,000 residents. Keep in mind that the NSW average is 3158 incidents per 100,000 residents. The types of property crimes tracked in this analysis 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.

Wallerawang Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person412036
Property and deception offences562781
Drug offences299
Public order and security offences17844
Justice procedures offences15745
Other offences602979
Total1919484

Wallerawang Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 48

In Wallerawang

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Wallerawang vs NSW

Wallerawang population: 2014

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault24628641192770
Sexual offences414650199179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment940910447501
Other offences against the person4188319923

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault299
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences299
Domestic violence related assault17844
Non-domestic violence related assault6298

Wallerawang Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 35

In Wallerawang

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Wallerawang vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Wallerawang vs NSW, Australia

Wallerawang population: 2014

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft4018002819862204
Burglary/Break and Enter524967248306
Arson137605046
Malicious damage to property1049136497602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft00
Steal from motor vehicle14695
Steal from retail store3149
Break and enter dwelling3149
Break and enter non-dwelling299

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Wallerawang vs NSW

Drug Offences: Wallerawang 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 possession2340329941667
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: Wallerawang vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct717321348212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences1014664497179.54

Wallerawang Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Wallerawang vs NSW

Wallerawang Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Wallerawang in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Wallerawang?

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

What is the crime rate in Wallerawang?

The overall crime rate in Wallerawang, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 9484 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 Wallerawang a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Wallerawang total crime rate in 2021 was 9484. This means it’s 22% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Wallerawang has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Wallerawang safe at night?

37% of crimes in Wallerawang occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Wallerawang at night.

Total Crime Stats of Wallerawang

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 assault2017
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault86
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault22
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences213
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery82
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 harassment169
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person24
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft40
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle714
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store03
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods32
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling75
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud813
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences33
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling63
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling012
Property and deception offencesArsonArson21
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property2210
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine10
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis110
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines12
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 cocaine10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis20
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 cannabis10
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass31
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct33
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language83
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent10
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences210
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences26
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences02
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences01
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences1551
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody10
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order77
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions116
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer22
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