Waterview Heights Crime Index

88

(100 is safest)

Safer than 88% of most Australia suburbs

Waterview Heights Crime Map

Waterview Heights crime map

Waterview Heights Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Waterview Heights
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 24, up 26% from 19 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Waterview Heights is in the 89th percentile for safety, meaning 11% of NSW suburbs are safer than Waterview Heights and 89% of suburbs are more dangerous than Waterview Heights.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 50% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • There was no change in the number of sexual offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There were no homicide offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of burglary offences recorded in 2021 increased by 300% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 80% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There were no motor vehicle theft offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Waterview Heights: 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 Waterview Heights is safer than only 88% of all suburbs across the nation, regardless of population size. This implies that Waterview Heights’s crime rate is noticeably lower than the average compared to most Australia’s suburbs.

How does Waterview Heights perform compared to other suburbs of all population sizes in NSW? The crime rate in Waterview Heights is greater than that of roughly 11% of other suburbs in NSW, leading to very high public safety scores.

As a resident of Waterview Heights, the likelihood of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 61 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 Waterview Heights’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 Waterview Heights. By doing so, we can gain a more in-depth insight into the nature and extent of crime in Waterview Heights.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis has uncovered that the rate of crimes against the person in Waterview Heights is 441 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 226 if you reside in Waterview Heights.

Our data reveals that the odds of becoming a victim of property crime in Waterview Heights are 1 in 84, with a rate of 1175 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.

Waterview Heights Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person6441
Property and deception offences161175
Drug offences00
Public order and security offences00
Justice procedures offences173
Other offences173
Total241762

Waterview Heights Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 226

In Waterview Heights

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in Waterview Heights vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Waterview Heights vs NSW

Waterview Heights population: 1362

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault362864220770
Sexual offences11465073179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment240910147501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault173
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences00
Domestic violence related assault3220
Non-domestic violence related assault00

Waterview Heights Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 84

In Waterview Heights

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Waterview Heights vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Waterview Heights vs NSW, Australia

Waterview Heights population: 1362

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft91800286612204
Burglary/Break and Enter324967220306
Arson2376014746
Malicious damage to property249136147602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft00
Steal from motor vehicle00
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling173
Break and enter non-dwelling2147

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Waterview Heights vs NSW

Drug Offences: Waterview Heights 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 possession034032041667
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: Waterview Heights 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 offences0146640179.54

Waterview Heights Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Waterview Heights vs NSW

Waterview Heights Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Waterview Heights in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Waterview Heights?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Waterview Heights is fraud.

What is the crime rate in Waterview Heights?

The overall crime rate in Waterview Heights, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 1762 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 Waterview Heights a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Waterview Heights total crime rate in 2021 was 1762. This means it’s 89% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Waterview Heights has a very high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Waterview Heights safe at night?

40% of crimes in Waterview Heights occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Waterview Heights at night.

Total Crime Stats of Waterview Heights

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 assault13
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault10
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault11
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences06
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery10
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 harassment02
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle10
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling22
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud16
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences11
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling01
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling012
Property and deception offencesArsonArson22
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property12
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 cannabis10
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 conductTrespass10
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 offences10
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 offences01
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order30
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions20
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear01
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures00

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