Warriewood Crime Index

75

(100 is safest)

Safer than 75% of most Australia suburbs

Warriewood Crime Map

Warriewood crime map

Warriewood Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Warriewood
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 320, up 13% from 284 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Warriewood is in the 60th percentile for safety, meaning 40% of NSW suburbs are safer than Warriewood and 60% of suburbs are more dangerous than Warriewood.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 14% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 21% (3 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 30% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 16% (17 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 67% (8 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 3% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Warriewood: 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 Warriewood’s crime rate is below average to the majority of suburbs in Australia, as it is ranked safer than only 75% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 40% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Warriewood. Therefore, Warriewood’s public safety metrics are high.

How risky is that? Living in Warriewood comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 43 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 Warriewood’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 Warriewood.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Warriewood crime statistics shows that there are 670 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 Warriewood are 1 in 148.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Warriewood, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 61, equivalent to a rate of 1603 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.

Warriewood Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person56670
Property and deception offences1341603
Drug offences27323
Public order and security offences19227
Justice procedures offences17203
Other offences67802
Total3203828

Warriewood Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 148

In Warriewood

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Warriewood vs NSW

Warriewood population: 8359

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault2462864287770
Sexual offences1114650132179
Robbery117601222
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion2127242
Intimidation, stalking and harassment1740910203501
Other offences against the person118831223

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault560
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences672
Domestic violence related assault9108
Non-domestic violence related assault15179

Warriewood Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 61

In Warriewood

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Warriewood vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Warriewood vs NSW, Australia

Warriewood population: 8359

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft9018002810772204
Burglary/Break and Enter72496784306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property3749136443602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft448
Steal from motor vehicle10120
Steal from retail store28335
Break and enter dwelling336
Break and enter non-dwelling448

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Warriewood vs NSW

Drug Offences: Warriewood 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 possession233403227541667
Drug dealing and trafficking0629307705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences458414872

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: Warriewood vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct1217321144212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences71466484179.54

Warriewood Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Warriewood vs NSW

Warriewood Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Warriewood in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Warriewood?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Warriewood is malicious damage to property.

What is the crime rate in Warriewood?

The overall crime rate in Warriewood, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 3828 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 Warriewood a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Warriewood total crime rate in 2021 was 3828. This means it’s 60% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Warriewood has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Warriewood safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of Warriewood

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 assault39
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault1815
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault65
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences824
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery326
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping00
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion12
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment1817
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person21
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft124
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle1710
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store1528
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods20
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling83
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person21
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft10
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud3224
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences1820
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling73
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling314
Property and deception offencesArsonArson10
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property3637
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics03
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis717
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines11
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs52
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis10
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 offences34
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass910
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct41
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language31
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent00
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences27
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences1121
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences20
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences40
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences746
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order712
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions54
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer11
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures10

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