Waverton Crime Index

79

(100 is safest)

Safer than 79% of most Australia suburbs

Waverton Crime Map

Waverton crime map

Waverton Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Waverton
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 118, up 19% from 99 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Waverton is in the 59th percentile for safety, meaning 41% of NSW suburbs are safer than Waverton and 59% of suburbs are more dangerous than Waverton.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 80% (8 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 decreased by 33% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There was no change in the number of theft offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There were no robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 33% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 16% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Waverton: 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 Waverton is safer than only 79% of all suburbs across the nation, regardless of population size. This implies that Waverton’s crime rate is below average to the majority of suburbs in Australia.

How does Waverton perform compared to other suburbs of all population sizes in NSW? The crime rate in Waverton is greater than that of roughly 41% of other suburbs in NSW, leading to high public safety scores.

As a resident of Waverton, the likelihood of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 48 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 Waverton’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 Waverton. By doing so, we can gain a more in-depth insight into the nature and extent of crime in Waverton.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis has uncovered that the rate of crimes against the person in Waverton is 202 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 494 if you reside in Waverton.

Our data reveals that the odds of becoming a victim of property crime in Waverton are 1 in 53, with a rate of 1851 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.

Waverton Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person6202
Property and deception offences551851
Drug offences6202
Public order and security offences267
Justice procedures offences3101
Other offences461548
Total1183970

Waverton Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 494

In Waverton

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Waverton vs NSW

Waverton population: 2972

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault26286467770
Sexual offences11465034179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment340910101501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault00
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences134
Domestic violence related assault134
Non-domestic violence related assault134

Waverton Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 53

In Waverton

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Waverton vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Waverton vs NSW, Australia

Waverton population: 2972

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft3118002810432204
Burglary/Break and Enter22496767306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property2249136740602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft267
Steal from motor vehicle7236
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling267
Break and enter non-dwelling00

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Waverton vs NSW

Drug Offences: Waverton 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 possession63403220241667
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: Waverton vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct11732134212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences11466434179.54

Waverton Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Waverton vs NSW

Waverton Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Waverton in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Waverton?

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

What is the crime rate in Waverton?

The overall crime rate in Waverton, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 3970 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 Waverton a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Waverton total crime rate in 2021 was 3970. This means it’s 59% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Waverton has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Waverton safe at night?

46% of crimes in Waverton occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Waverton at night.

Total Crime Stats of Waverton

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 Police20
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault41
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault41
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault00
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences114
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery111
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 harassment23
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft32
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle47
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store10
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods10
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling97
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud1114
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences21
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling32
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling010
Property and deception offencesArsonArson10
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property1922
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 cannabis44
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines20
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy01
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs11
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 conductTrespass21
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent00
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences01
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences31
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences75
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences1040
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions13
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer10
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