Warragamba Crime Index

71

(100 is safest)

Safer than 71% of most Australia suburbs

Warragamba Crime Map

Warragamba crime map

Warragamba Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Warragamba
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 33, down 41% from 56 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Warragamba is in the 75th percentile for safety, meaning 25% of NSW suburbs are safer than Warragamba and 75% of suburbs are more dangerous than Warragamba.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 62% (8 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 33% (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 400% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 62% (8 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 decreased by 100% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no motor vehicle theft offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 50% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Warragamba: 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 Warragamba is safer than only 71% of all suburbs across the nation, regardless of population size. This implies that Warragamba’s crime rate is below average to the majority of suburbs in Australia.

How does Warragamba perform compared to other suburbs of all population sizes in NSW? The crime rate in Warragamba is greater than that of roughly 25% of other suburbs in NSW, leading to high public safety scores.

As a resident of Warragamba, the likelihood of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 40 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 Warragamba’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 Warragamba. By doing so, we can gain a more in-depth insight into the nature and extent of crime in Warragamba.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis has uncovered that the rate of crimes against the person in Warragamba is 1336 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 74 if you reside in Warragamba.

Our data reveals that the odds of becoming a victim of property crime in Warragamba are 1 in 91, with a rate of 1085 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.

Warragamba Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person161336
Property and deception offences131085
Drug offences183
Public order and security offences183
Justice procedures offences183
Other offences183
Total332755

Warragamba Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 74

In Warragamba

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Warragamba vs NSW

Warragamba population: 1198

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault562864417770
Sexual offences214650167179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment940910751501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault00
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences2167
Domestic violence related assault3250
Non-domestic violence related assault2167

Warragamba Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 91

In Warragamba

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Warragamba vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Warragamba vs NSW, Australia

Warragamba population: 1198

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft51800284172204
Burglary/Break and Enter424967334306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property449136334602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft00
Steal from motor vehicle183
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling2167
Break and enter non-dwelling2167

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Warragamba vs NSW

Drug Offences: Warragamba 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 possession1340328341667
Drug dealing and trafficking0629307705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences05841072

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: Warragamba vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct0173210212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences11466483179.54

Warragamba Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Warragamba vs NSW

Warragamba Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Warragamba in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Warragamba?

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

What is the crime rate in Warragamba?

The overall crime rate in Warragamba, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 2755 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 Warragamba a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Warragamba total crime rate in 2021 was 2755. This means it’s 75% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Warragamba has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Warragamba safe at night?

39% of crimes in Warragamba occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Warragamba at night.

Total Crime Stats of Warragamba

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 Police00
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault103
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault32
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault10
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences22
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery62
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 harassment59
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft30
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle11
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling20
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud62
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences12
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling02
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling012
Property and deception offencesArsonArson10
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property84
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis31
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs00
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 amphetamines00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent00
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences11
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences00
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences21
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order11
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions10
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures50

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