Wallsend Crime Index

19

(100 is safest)

Safer than 19% of most Australia suburbs

Wallsend Crime Map

Wallsend crime map

Wallsend Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Wallsend
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 1150, up 3% from 1116 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Wallsend is in the 25th percentile for safety, meaning 75% of NSW suburbs are safer than Wallsend and 25% of suburbs are more dangerous than Wallsend.
  • 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 decreased by 13% (4 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 decreased by 33% (29 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 1% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 increased by 71% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 50% (22 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 20% (28 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Wallsend: 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 Wallsend is safer than only 19% of all suburbs across the nation, regardless of population size. This implies that Wallsend’s crime rate is considerably higher than the average across most suburbs in Australia.

How does Wallsend perform compared to other suburbs of all population sizes in NSW? The crime rate in Wallsend is greater than that of roughly 75% of other suburbs in NSW, leading to low public safety scores.

As a resident of Wallsend, the likelihood of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 14 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 Wallsend’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 Wallsend. By doing so, we can gain a more in-depth insight into the nature and extent of crime in Wallsend.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis has uncovered that the rate of crimes against the person in Wallsend is 2380 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 41 if you reside in Wallsend.

Our data reveals that the odds of becoming a victim of property crime in Wallsend are 1 in 22, with a rate of 4428 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.

Wallsend Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person3152380
Property and deception offences5864428
Drug offences44332
Public order and security offences41310
Justice procedures offences103778
Other offences61461
Total11508690

Wallsend Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 41

In Wallsend

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Wallsend vs NSW

Wallsend population: 13234

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault163628641232770
Sexual offences2714650204179
Robbery1217609122
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment10440910786501
Other offences against the person918836823

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault20151
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences753
Domestic violence related assault59446
Non-domestic violence related assault101763

Wallsend Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 22

In Wallsend

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Wallsend vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Wallsend vs NSW, Australia

Wallsend population: 13234

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft35818002827052204
Burglary/Break and Enter5824967438306
Arson537603846
Malicious damage to property165491361247602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft22166
Steal from motor vehicle85642
Steal from retail store26196
Break and enter dwelling47355
Break and enter non-dwelling1183

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Wallsend vs NSW

Drug Offences: Wallsend 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 possession313403223441667
Drug dealing and trafficking76293537705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences658414572

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: Wallsend vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct2417321181212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences1714664128179.54

Wallsend Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Wallsend vs NSW

Wallsend Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Wallsend in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Wallsend?

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

What is the crime rate in Wallsend?

The overall crime rate in Wallsend, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 8690 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 Wallsend a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Wallsend total crime rate in 2021 was 8690. This means it’s 25% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Wallsend has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Wallsend safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of Wallsend

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 Police03
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault6559
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault98101
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault1420
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences17157
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery1517
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping10
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion00
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment64104
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person39
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft4422
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle8085
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store926
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods85
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling2836
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person33
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud151157
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences3224
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling7047
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling17111
Property and deception offencesArsonArson145
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property137165
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine12
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics21
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis2412
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines207
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy11
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs98
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine20
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis11
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines206
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs10
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences36
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass1414
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct15
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language12
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent23
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences1817
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences22
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences02
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences2557
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order4742
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions5340
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer514
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures27

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