Westbrook, NSW, 2330 Crime Rate and Statistics

Westbrook Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

• The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 4, up 100% from 2 incidents recorded in the same period last year.

• Westbrook is in the 77th percentile for safety, meaning 23% of NSW suburbs are safer than Westbrook and 77% of suburbs are more dangerous than Westbrook.

• The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (1 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.

• 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.

• There were no motor vehicle theft offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.

• There were no vandalism (Property damage) offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.

Crime in Westbrook: 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 Westbrook’s crime rate is below average to the majority of suburbs in Australia, as it is ranked safer than only 62% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 23% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Westbrook. Therefore, Westbrook’s public safety metrics are very high.

How risky is that? Living in Westbrook comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 50 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 Westbrook’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 Westbrook.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Westbrook crime statistics shows that there are 1299 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 Westbrook are 1 in 76.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Westbrook, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 153, equivalent to a rate of 649 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.

Westbrook Crime Rates by Offences Division

Westbrook 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: Westbrook vs NSW

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

Westbrook 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: Westbrook vs NSW, Australia

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

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug Offences: Westbrook vs New South Wales

Public Order and Security Offences

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

Public Order and Security Offences: Westbrook vs NSW

Westbrook Crimes per Square KM

Westbrook Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Westbrook in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Westbrook?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Westbrook is prohibited and regulated weapons offences.

What is the crime rate in Westbrook?

The overall crime rate in Westbrook, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 2597 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 Westbrook a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Westbrook total crime rate in 2021 was 2597. This means it’s 77% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Westbrook has a very high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Westbrook safe at night?

41% of crimes in Westbrook occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Westbrook at night.

Total Crime Stats of Westbrook

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