Wangi Wangi, NSW, 2267 Crime Rate and Statistics

Wangi Wangi Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

• The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 127, down 8% from 138 incidents recorded in the same period last year.

• Wangi Wangi is in the 54th percentile for safety, meaning 46% of NSW suburbs are safer than Wangi Wangi and 54% of suburbs are more dangerous than Wangi Wangi.

• The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 19% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year..

• The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 50% (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 decreased by 75% (15 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 6% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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

• The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 40% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 50% (10 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

Crime in Wangi Wangi: An In-Depth Analysis

AU Crime Rate analyzed crime data from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research and found that crime rates in Wangi Wangi are below average to the majority of suburbs in Australia. In fact, it is considered safer than about 62% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in Wangi Wangi are higher than approximately 46% of other suburbs in NSW. Consequently, the suburb has high scores for public safety.

Your chance of becoming a victim of a crime if you live here? It’s 1 in 34 based on the combined crime rate of offences against the person and property while the risk of becoming a victim of crime in New South Wales is at 1 in 20.

Discovering the full picture of Wangi Wangi’s crime statistics is crucial, and delving into the details of its against the person and property crime data is the key. By doing so, we can uncover which type of crime is more prevalent, whether it be violent or property-related, and gain a deeper understanding of the crime rate in Wangi Wangi. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

Wangi Wangi Crime rate for crimes against the person is 1167 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the NSW average rate is 1500. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in Wangi Wangi was 1 in 85. The crimes against persons included in this analysis are homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion.

According to our data, the likelihood of an individual becoming a victim of property crime in Wangi Wangi is 1 in 57, with a rate of 1716 incidents per 100,000 inhabitants. It is important to note that the average rate of property crime in NSW is 3158 incidents per 100,000 residents. The property crimes included in this analysis consist of 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.

Wangi Wangi Crime Rates by Offences Division

Wangi Wangi 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: Wangi Wangi vs NSW

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

Wangi Wangi 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: Wangi Wangi vs NSW, Australia

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

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug Offences: Wangi Wangi vs New South Wales

Public Order and Security Offences

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

Public Order and Security Offences: Wangi Wangi vs NSW

Wangi Wangi Crimes per Square KM

Wangi Wangi Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Wangi Wangi in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Wangi Wangi?

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

What is the crime rate in Wangi Wangi?

The overall crime rate in Wangi Wangi, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 4360 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 Wangi Wangi a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Wangi Wangi total crime rate in 2021 was 4360. This means it’s 54% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Wangi Wangi has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Wangi Wangi safe at night?

35% of crimes in Wangi Wangi occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Wangi Wangi at night.

Total Crime Stats of Wangi Wangi

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