Watanobbi Crime Index

28

(100 is safest)

Safer than 28% of most Australia suburbs

Watanobbi Crime Map

Watanobbi crime map

Watanobbi Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across 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.

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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

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person962417
Property and deception offences1203021
Drug offences31780
Public order and security offences22554
Justice procedures offences661662
Other offences22554
Total3578988

Watanobbi Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 40

In Watanobbi

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Watanobbi vs NSW

Watanobbi population: 3972

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault50628641259770
Sexual offences1014650252179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment3640910906501
Other offences against the person01883023

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.

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault8201
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences250
Domestic violence related assault28705
Non-domestic violence related assault19478

Watanobbi Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 32

In Watanobbi

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Watanobbi vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Watanobbi vs NSW, Australia

Watanobbi population: 3972

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft6018002815112204
Burglary/Break and Enter1024967252306
Arson137602546
Malicious damage to property49491361234602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft5126
Steal from motor vehicle12302
Steal from retail store125
Break and enter dwelling9227
Break and enter non-dwelling125

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Watanobbi vs NSW

Drug Offences: Watanobbi 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 possession163403240341667
Drug dealing and trafficking1262933027705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences358417672

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: Watanobbi vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct1017321252212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences1214664302179.54

Watanobbi Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Watanobbi vs NSW

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

DivisionSubdivisionOffence typeYear (2020)Year (2021)
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder10
Crimes against the personHomicideAttempted murder00
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder accessory, conspiracy00
Crimes against the personHomicideManslaughter00
Crimes against the personAssaultAssault Police23
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault1928
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault2019
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault98
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences623
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery172
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 harassment2736
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft95
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle2212
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store11
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods66
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling910
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person03
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud1723
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences20
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling149
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling011
Property and deception offencesArsonArson41
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property4249
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 cannabis137
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines36
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs03
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis01
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines248
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs40
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs03
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences23
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass37
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct11
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language01
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent21
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences412
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences00
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences01
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences20
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences521
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order1738
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions2218
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer66
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures04

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