Wattle Grove Crime Index

90

(100 is safest)

Safer than 90% of most Australia suburbs

Wattle Grove Crime Map

Wattle Grove crime map

Wattle Grove Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Wattle Grove
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 190, up 16% from 164 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Wattle Grove is in the 84th percentile for safety, meaning 16% of NSW suburbs are safer than Wattle Grove and 84% of suburbs are more dangerous than Wattle Grove.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 10% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 240% (12 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no homicide offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There was no change in the number of burglary offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 14% (9 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 50% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 40% (8 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Wattle Grove: An In-Depth Analysis

According to AU Crime Rate’s analysis of the latest crime statistics from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, Wattle Grove is ranked safer than 90% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Wattle Grove crime rate is noticeably lower than the average compared to most Australia’s suburbs.

In NSW, only about 16% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Wattle Grove. As a result, Wattle Grove has very high scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of Wattle Grove, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 67 (based on the total crime rate of crimes against the person and property combined) while the New South Wales average is 1 in 20.

Let’s take a closer look at Wattle Grove’s crime statistics and see how it fares in terms of crimes against person and property crimes. This information is crucial because it can shed light on whether violent or property crimes or both, are the primary factors driving Wattle Grove’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Wattle Grove’s crime data and what they reveal about the suburb’s safety and security? Let’s dive in!

AU Crime Rate’s analysis reveals that against the person crime rate in Wattle Grove is 619 per one hundred thousand inhabitants while the NSW average rate is 1500. So, one’s chances of becoming a victim of crimes against the person in Wattle Grove is 1 in 161. The crimes against the person included in this analysis are homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion.

From our analysis, we discovered that your odds of becoming a victim of a property crime if you live in Wattle Grove is 1 in 117. This is equal to a rate of 844 per one hundred thousand residents compared to a rate of 3158 per 100,000 residents for NSW state. It’s worth mentioning that the property crimes tracked here 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.

Wattle Grove Crime Rates by Offences Division

Wattle Grove Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 161

In Wattle Grove

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in Wattle Grove vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Wattle Grove vs NSW

Wattle Grove population: 8887

NSW population: 8058541

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

Wattle Grove Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 117

In Wattle Grove

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Wattle Grove vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Wattle Grove vs NSW, Australia

Wattle Grove population: 8887

NSW population: 8058541

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

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Wattle Grove vs NSW

Drug Offences: Wattle Grove vs New South Wales

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: Wattle Grove vs NSW

Wattle Grove Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Wattle Grove vs NSW

Wattle Grove Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Wattle Grove in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Wattle Grove?

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

What is the crime rate in Wattle Grove?

The overall crime rate in Wattle Grove, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 2138 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 Wattle Grove a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Wattle Grove total crime rate in 2021 was 2138. This means it’s 84% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Wattle Grove has a very high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Wattle Grove safe at night?

31% of crimes in Wattle Grove occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Wattle Grove at night.

Total Crime Stats of Wattle Grove

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