Watanobbi, NSW, 2259 Crime Rate and Statistics

Watanobbi Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

• The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 357, up 12% from 318 incidents recorded in the same period last year.

• Watanobbi is in the 24th percentile for safety, meaning 76% of NSW suburbs are safer than Watanobbi and 24% of suburbs are more dangerous than Watanobbi.

• The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 22% (9 Incidents) compared to the previous year..

• The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 33% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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

• The number of burglary offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 29% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 9% (6 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 44% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 17% (7 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

Crime in Watanobbi: 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 Watanobbi’s crime rate is quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs, as it is ranked safer than only 28% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 76% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Watanobbi. Therefore, Watanobbi’s public safety metrics are low.

How risky is that? Living in Watanobbi comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 17 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 Watanobbi’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 Watanobbi.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Watanobbi crime statistics shows that there are 2417 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 Watanobbi are 1 in 40.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Watanobbi, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 32, equivalent to a rate of 3021 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.

Watanobbi Crime Rates by Offences Division

Watanobbi 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: Watanobbi vs NSW

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

Watanobbi 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: Watanobbi vs NSW, Australia

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

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug Offences: Watanobbi vs New South Wales

Public Order and Security Offences

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

Public Order and Security Offences: Watanobbi vs NSW

Watanobbi Crimes per Square KM

Watanobbi Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Watanobbi in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Watanobbi?

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

What is the crime rate in Watanobbi?

The overall crime rate in Watanobbi, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 8988 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 Watanobbi a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Watanobbi total crime rate in 2021 was 8988. This means it’s 24% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Watanobbi has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Watanobbi safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of Watanobbi

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