Waratah Crime Index

15

(100 is safest)

Safer than 15% of most Australia suburbs

Waratah Crime Map

Waratah crime map

Waratah Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Waratah
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 1180, down 1% from 1187 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Waratah is in the 6th percentile for safety, meaning 94% of NSW suburbs are safer than Waratah and 6% of suburbs are more dangerous than Waratah.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 41% (43 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 29% (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 increased by 4% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 15% (30 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There was no change in the number of robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 20% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 15% (11 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Waratah: An In-Depth Analysis

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of recent crime data from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) reveals that Waratah’s crime rate is considerably higher than the average across most suburbs in Australia, as it is ranked safer than only 15% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 94% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Waratah. Therefore, Waratah’s public safety metrics are low.

How risky is that? Living in Waratah comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 12 of becoming a victim of crime, considering the total rate of crimes against the person and property. In contrast, the average chance of falling victim to crime in New South Wales stands at 1 in 20.

To better understand Waratah’s overall crime rate, it is essential to examine its performance in crimes against the person and property crimes separately. This approach can provide further insight into whether violent crimes, property crimes, or both, are the primary drivers of the general crime rate in Waratah.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Waratah crime statistics shows that there are 2459 incidents against the person per 100,000 inhabitants in a standard year, compared to the NSW average rate of 1500. As a result, the chances of becoming a victim of crimes such as homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion in Waratah are 1 in 40.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Waratah, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 18, equivalent to a rate of 5224 per 100,000 residents. As a reference, the property crime rate for every 100,000 residents in NSW is 3158.

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.

Waratah Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person1212459
Property and deception offences2575224
Drug offences29589
Public order and security offences24488
Justice procedures offences64113028
Other offences1082195
Total118023984

Waratah Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 40

In Waratah

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Waratah vs NSW

Waratah population: 4920

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault62628641260770
Sexual offences1014650203179
Robbery217604122
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment4640910935501
Other offences against the person118832023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault6122
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences481
Domestic violence related assault25508
Non-domestic violence related assault30610

Waratah Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 18

In Waratah

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Waratah vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Waratah vs NSW, Australia

Waratah population: 4920

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft17018002834552204
Burglary/Break and Enter2524967508306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property62491361260602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft12244
Steal from motor vehicle36732
Steal from retail store14285
Break and enter dwelling21427
Break and enter non-dwelling481

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Waratah vs NSW

Drug Offences: Waratah 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 possession253403250841667
Drug dealing and trafficking26293417705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences258414172

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: Waratah vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct1317321264212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences1114664224179.54

Waratah Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Waratah vs NSW

Waratah Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Waratah in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Waratah?

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

What is the crime rate in Waratah?

The overall crime rate in Waratah, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 23984 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 Waratah a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Waratah total crime rate in 2021 was 23984. This means it’s 6% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Waratah has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Waratah safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of Waratah

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 Police67
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault2825
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault7130
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault86
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences650
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery604
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 harassment4146
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person11
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft1512
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle3036
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store3514
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods84
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling2315
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person28
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft01
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud6050
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences2730
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling2121
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling314
Property and deception offencesArsonArson10
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property7362
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine12
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics01
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis118
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines910
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy11
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs33
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 amphetamines02
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs10
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis10
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences22
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass97
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct113
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language12
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent01
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences1311
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences24
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences11381
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences1023
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order2321
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions493601
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear84
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer911
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures54

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