Westmead, NSW, 2145 Crime Rate and Statistics

Westmead Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

• The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 1375, up 29% from 1066 incidents recorded in the same period last year.

• Westmead is in the 27th percentile for safety, meaning 73% of NSW suburbs are safer than Westmead and 27% of suburbs are more dangerous than Westmead.

• The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 11% (16 Incidents) compared to the previous year..

• The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 17% (5 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 3% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 6% (19 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 50% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 increased by 10% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 3% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

Crime in Westmead: 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 Westmead’s crime rate is quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs, as it is ranked safer than only 35% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 73% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Westmead. Therefore, Westmead’s public safety metrics are moderate.

How risky is that? Living in Westmead comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 20 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 Westmead’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 Westmead.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Westmead crime statistics shows that there are 1585 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 Westmead are 1 in 62.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Westmead, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 31, equivalent to a rate of 3078 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.

Westmead Crime Rates by Offences Division

Westmead 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: Westmead vs NSW

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

Westmead 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: Westmead vs NSW, Australia

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

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug Offences: Westmead vs New South Wales

Public Order and Security Offences

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

Public Order and Security Offences: Westmead vs NSW

Westmead Crimes per Square KM

Westmead Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Westmead in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Westmead?

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

What is the crime rate in Westmead?

The overall crime rate in Westmead, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 8316 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 Westmead a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Westmead total crime rate in 2021 was 8316. This means it’s 27% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Westmead has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Westmead safe at night?

36% of crimes in Westmead occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Westmead at night.

Total Crime Stats of Westmead

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