Westleigh, NSW, 2120 Crime Rate and Statistics

Westleigh Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

• The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 60, up 13% from 53 incidents recorded in the same period last year.

• Westleigh is in the 94th percentile for safety, meaning 6% of NSW suburbs are safer than Westleigh and 94% of suburbs are more dangerous than Westleigh.

• The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 43% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year..

• The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 50% (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 decreased by 40% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 44% (8 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 decreased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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

• The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 29% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

Crime in Westleigh: An In-Depth Analysis

According to AU Crime Rate’s analysis of the latest crime statistics from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, Westleigh is ranked safer than 97% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Westleigh crime rate is noticeably lower than the average compared to most Australia’s suburbs.

In NSW, only about 6% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Westleigh. As a result, Westleigh has very high scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of Westleigh, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 101 (based on the total crime rate of crimes against the person and property combined) while the New South Wales average is 1 in 20.

Let’s take a closer look at Westleigh’s crime statistics and see how it fares in terms of crimes against person and property crimes. This information is crucial because it can shed light on whether violent or property crimes or both, are the primary factors driving Westleigh’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Westleigh’s crime data and what they reveal about the suburb’s safety and security? Let’s dive in!

AU Crime Rate’s analysis reveals that against the person crime rate in Westleigh is 178 per one hundred thousand inhabitants while the NSW average rate is 1500. So, one’s chances of becoming a victim of crimes against the person in Westleigh is 1 in 562. The crimes against the person included in this analysis are homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion.

From our analysis, we discovered that your odds of becoming a victim of a property crime if you live in Westleigh is 1 in 124. This is equal to a rate of 799 per one hundred thousand residents compared to a rate of 3158 per 100,000 residents for NSW state. It’s worth mentioning that the property crimes tracked here 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.

Westleigh Crime Rates by Offences Division

Westleigh 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: Westleigh vs NSW

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

Westleigh 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: Westleigh vs NSW, Australia

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

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug Offences: Westleigh vs New South Wales

Public Order and Security Offences

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

Public Order and Security Offences: Westleigh vs NSW

Westleigh Crimes per Square KM

Westleigh Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Westleigh in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Westleigh?

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

What is the crime rate in Westleigh?

The overall crime rate in Westleigh, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 1332 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 Westleigh a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Westleigh total crime rate in 2021 was 1332. This means it’s 94% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Westleigh has a very high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Westleigh safe at night?

28% of crimes in Westleigh occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Westleigh at night.

Total Crime Stats of Westleigh

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