Wee Waa, NSW, 2388 Crime Rate and Statistics

Wee Waa Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

• The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 319, up 24% from 258 incidents recorded in the same period last year.

• Wee Waa is in the 12st percentile for safety, meaning 89% of NSW suburbs are safer than Wee Waa and 11% of suburbs are more dangerous than Wee Waa.

• The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 58% (18 Incidents) compared to the previous year..

• The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 25% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• There were no homicide offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.

• The number of burglary offences recorded in 2021 increased by 144% (33 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 4% (2 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 increased by 150% (6 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 17% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

Crime in Wee Waa: An In-Depth Analysis

AU Crime Rate analyzed crime data from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research and found that crime rates in Wee Waa are considerably higher than the average across most suburbs in Australia. In fact, it is considered safer than about 8% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in Wee Waa are higher than approximately 89% of other suburbs in NSW. Consequently, the suburb has low scores for public safety.

Your chance of becoming a victim of a crime if you live here? It’s 1 in 9 based on the combined crime rate of offences against the person and property while the risk of becoming a victim of crime in New South Wales is at 1 in 20.

Discovering the full picture of Wee Waa’s crime statistics is crucial, and delving into the details of its against the person and property crime data is the key. By doing so, we can uncover which type of crime is more prevalent, whether it be violent or property-related, and gain a deeper understanding of the crime rate in Wee Waa. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

Wee Waa Crime rate for crimes against the person is 3542 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the NSW average rate is 1500. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in Wee Waa was 1 in 27. The crimes against persons included in this analysis are homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion.

According to our data, the likelihood of an individual becoming a victim of property crime in Wee Waa is 1 in 13, with a rate of 6936 incidents per 100,000 inhabitants. It is important to note that the average rate of property crime in NSW is 3158 incidents per 100,000 residents. The property crimes included in this analysis consist of 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.

Wee Waa Crime Rates by Offences Division

Wee Waa 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: Wee Waa vs NSW

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

Wee Waa 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: Wee Waa vs NSW, Australia

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

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug Offences: Wee Waa vs New South Wales

Public Order and Security Offences

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

Public Order and Security Offences: Wee Waa vs NSW

Wee Waa Crimes per Square KM

Wee Waa Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Wee Waa in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Wee Waa?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Wee Waa is break and enter dwelling.

What is the crime rate in Wee Waa?

The overall crime rate in Wee Waa, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 15691 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 Wee Waa a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Wee Waa total crime rate in 2021 was 15691. This means it’s 11% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Wee Waa has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Wee Waa safe at night?

45% of crimes in Wee Waa occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Wee Waa at night.

Total Crime Stats of Wee Waa

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