Werrington Crime Index

17

(100 is safest)

Safer than 17% of most Australia suburbs

Werrington Crime Map

Werrington crime map

Werrington Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Werrington
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 740, up 2% from 729 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Werrington is in the 13rd percentile for safety, meaning 87% of NSW suburbs are safer than Werrington and 13% of suburbs are more dangerous than Werrington.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 3% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 15% (2 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 decreased by 12% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 12% (13 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 increased by 20% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 increased by 63% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 10% (7 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Werrington: 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 Werrington are considerably higher than the average across most suburbs in Australia. In fact, it is considered safer than about 17% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in Werrington are higher than approximately 87% 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 13 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 Werrington’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 Werrington. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

Werrington Crime rate for crimes against the person is 2987 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the NSW average rate is 1500. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in Werrington was 1 in 32. 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 Werrington is 1 in 23, with a rate of 4189 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.

Werrington Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person1592987
Property and deception offences2234189
Drug offences38714
Public order and security offences18338
Justice procedures offences46864
Other offences2564809
Total74013902

Werrington Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 32

In Werrington

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Werrington vs NSW

Werrington population: 5323

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault99628641860770
Sexual offences1114650207179
Robbery6176011322
Abduction and kidnapping1203193
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment3840910714501
Other offences against the person418837523

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault594
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences6113
Domestic violence related assault49921
Non-domestic violence related assault49921

Werrington Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 23

In Werrington

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Werrington vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Werrington vs NSW, Australia

Werrington population: 5323

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft12618002823672204
Burglary/Break and Enter3024967564306
Arson237603846
Malicious damage to property65491361221602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft13244
Steal from motor vehicle33620
Steal from retail store10188
Break and enter dwelling19357
Break and enter non-dwelling11207

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Werrington vs NSW

Drug Offences: Werrington 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 possession313403258241667
Drug dealing and trafficking36293567705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences458417572

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: Werrington vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct51732194212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences1314664244179.54

Werrington Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Werrington vs NSW

Werrington Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Werrington in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Werrington?

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

What is the crime rate in Werrington?

The overall crime rate in Werrington, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 13902 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 Werrington a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Werrington total crime rate in 2021 was 13902. This means it’s 13% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Werrington has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Werrington safe at night?

33% of crimes in Werrington occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Werrington at night.

Total Crime Stats of Werrington

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 Police41
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault5149
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault4149
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault45
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences937
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery276
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping01
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion00
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment5338
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person44
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft813
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle4633
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store610
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods105
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling814
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person12
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud2737
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences712
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling2419
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling10111
Property and deception offencesArsonArson62
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property7265
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine23
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics10
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis2515
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines2611
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy41
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs41
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 amphetamines03
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 offences54
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass44
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct50
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language01
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent00
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences2113
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences11
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences12
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences157132
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences19121
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody01
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order3024
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions2120
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer51
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures20

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