Wang Wauk, NSW, 2423 Crime Rate and Statistics

Wang Wauk Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

• The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 8, up 800% from 0 incidents recorded in the same period last year.

• Wang Wauk is in the 28th percentile for safety, meaning 72% of NSW suburbs are safer than Wang Wauk and 28% of suburbs are more dangerous than Wang Wauk.

• There were no assault offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.

• The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (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 200% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (1 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 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• There were no vandalism (Property damage) offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.

Crime in Wang Wauk: 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, Wang Wauk is ranked safer than 26% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Wang Wauk crime rate is quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs.

In NSW, only about 72% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Wang Wauk. As a result, Wang Wauk has moderate scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of Wang Wauk, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 19 (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 Wang Wauk’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 Wang Wauk’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Wang Wauk’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 Wang Wauk is 990 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 Wang Wauk is 1 in 100. 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 Wang Wauk is 1 in 24. This is equal to a rate of 3960 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.

Wang Wauk Crime Rates by Offences Division

Wang Wauk 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: Wang Wauk vs NSW

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

Wang Wauk 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: Wang Wauk vs NSW, Australia

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

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug Offences: Wang Wauk vs New South Wales

Public Order and Security Offences

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

Public Order and Security Offences: Wang Wauk vs NSW

Wang Wauk Crimes per Square KM

Wang Wauk Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Wang Wauk in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Wang Wauk?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Wang Wauk is break and enter dwelling.

What is the crime rate in Wang Wauk?

The overall crime rate in Wang Wauk, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 7921 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 Wang Wauk a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Wang Wauk total crime rate in 2021 was 7921. This means it’s 28% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Wang Wauk has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Wang Wauk safe at night?

41% of crimes in Wang Wauk occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Wang Wauk at night.

Total Crime Stats of Wang Wauk

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