Werri Beach Crime Index
68
(100 is safest)
Safer than 68% of most Australia suburbs
Werri Beach Crime Map
Werri Beach Crime Statistics at a Glance
The chart below shows the 60-month trend of the number of offences that occurred in Werri Beach.
- The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 10, down 17% from 12 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
- Werri Beach is in the 86th percentile for safety, meaning 14% of NSW suburbs are safer than Werri Beach and 86% of suburbs are more dangerous than Werri Beach.
- The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 86% (6 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
- There were no sexual offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
- There were no homicide offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
- There were no burglary offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
- The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 400% (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.
- There was no change in the number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
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Crime in Werri Beach: 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 Werri Beach’s crime rate is below average to the majority of suburbs in Australia, as it is ranked safer than only 68% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.
Approximately 14% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Werri Beach. Therefore, Werri Beach’s public safety metrics are very high.
How risky is that? Living in Werri Beach comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 62 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 Werri Beach’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 Werri Beach.
AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Werri Beach crime statistics shows that there are 198 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 Werri Beach are 1 in 505.
Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Werri Beach, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 71, equivalent to a rate of 1383 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.
Werri Beach Crime Rates by Offences Division
Werri Beach Crimes Against the Person
My Chances of Becoming a Victim of a Crime Against the Person
1 in 505
In Werri Beach
1 in 65
In NSW
Crimes Against the Person Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes Against the Person: Werri Beach vs NSW
Werri Beach population: 506
NSW population: 8058541
Here is a breakdown of the major crimes against the person (violent crimes) including the number of offences and Werri Beach crime rates for the selected offences.
Werri Beach Property and Deception Offences
My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences
1 in 71
In Werri Beach
1 in 30
In NSW
Property and Deception Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)
Property and Deception Offences: Werri Beach vs NSW, Australia
Werri Beach population: 506
NSW population: 8058541
An overview of the major property and deception offences, including Werri Beach crime statistics for each offence type.
Drug Offences
Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)
Drug Offences: Werri Beach vs New South Wales
Public Order and Security Offences
Public Order and Security Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)
Public Order and Security Offences: Werri Beach vs NSW
Werri Beach Crimes per Square KM
Werri Beach Crime FAQs
How many murders were in Werri Beach in 2021?
According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 0 murders in Werri Beach in 2021. The number of homicides (which includes murders, attempted murder, murder conspiracy, and manslaughters) was 0.
What’s the most common crime in Werri Beach?
According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Werri Beach is fraud.
What is the crime rate in Werri Beach?
The overall crime rate in Werri Beach, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 1976 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 Werri Beach a safe place to live in?
NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Werri Beach total crime rate in 2021 was 1976. This means it’s 86% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Werri Beach has a very high safety profile according to our scoring systems.
Is Werri Beach safe at night?
37% of crimes in Werri Beach occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Werri Beach at night.
Total Crime Stats of Werri Beach
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
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