Wardell, NSW, 2477 Crime Rate and Statistics

Wardell Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

• The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 89, up 85% from 48 incidents recorded in the same period last year.

• Wardell is in the 18th percentile for safety, meaning 82% of NSW suburbs are safer than Wardell and 18% of suburbs are more dangerous than Wardell.

• The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 129% (9 Incidents) compared to the previous year..

• 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 150% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 200% (12 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.

• The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 55% (6 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

Crime in Wardell: 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, Wardell is ranked safer than 17% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Wardell crime rate is considerably higher than the average across most suburbs in Australia.

In NSW, only about 82% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Wardell. As a result, Wardell has low scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of Wardell, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 14 (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 Wardell’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 Wardell’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Wardell’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 Wardell is 2909 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 Wardell is 1 in 33. 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 Wardell is 1 in 27. This is equal to a rate of 3636 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.

Wardell Crime Rates by Offences Division

Wardell 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: Wardell vs NSW

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

Wardell 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: Wardell vs NSW, Australia

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

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug Offences: Wardell vs New South Wales

Public Order and Security Offences

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

Public Order and Security Offences: Wardell vs NSW

Wardell Crimes per Square KM

Wardell Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Wardell in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Wardell?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Wardell is breach apprehended violence order.

What is the crime rate in Wardell?

The overall crime rate in Wardell, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 10788 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 Wardell a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Wardell total crime rate in 2021 was 10788. This means it’s 18% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Wardell has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Wardell safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of Wardell

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