Wheeler Heights Crime Index

96

(100 is safest)

Safer than 96% of most Australia suburbs

Wheeler Heights Crime Map

Wheeler Heights crime map

Wheeler Heights Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Wheeler Heights
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 55, up 8% from 51 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Wheeler Heights is in the 90th percentile for safety, meaning 10% of NSW suburbs are safer than Wheeler Heights and 90% of suburbs are more dangerous than Wheeler Heights.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 29% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 400% (4 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 increased by 200% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 6% (1 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 increased by 200% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 86% (6 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Wheeler Heights: 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, Wheeler Heights is ranked safer than 96% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Wheeler Heights crime rate is noticeably lower than the average compared to most Australia’s suburbs.

In NSW, only about 10% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Wheeler Heights. As a result, Wheeler Heights has very high scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of Wheeler Heights, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 89 (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 Wheeler Heights’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 Wheeler Heights’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Wheeler Heights’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 Wheeler Heights is 371 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 Wheeler Heights is 1 in 268. 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 Wheeler Heights is 1 in 134. This is equal to a rate of 743 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.

Wheeler Heights Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person12371
Property and deception offences24743
Drug offences00
Public order and security offences262
Justice procedures offences8248
Other offences9279
Total551702

Wheeler Heights Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 268

In Wheeler Heights

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in Wheeler Heights vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Wheeler Heights vs NSW

Wheeler Heights population: 3231

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault562864155770
Sexual offences514650155179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment24091062501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault262
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences393
Domestic violence related assault4124
Non-domestic violence related assault131

Wheeler Heights Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 134

In Wheeler Heights

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Wheeler Heights vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Wheeler Heights vs NSW, Australia

Wheeler Heights population: 3231

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft171800285262204
Burglary/Break and Enter624967186306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property14913631602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft262
Steal from motor vehicle5155
Steal from retail store131
Break and enter dwelling393
Break and enter non-dwelling393

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Wheeler Heights vs NSW

Drug Offences: Wheeler Heights 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 possession034032041667
Drug dealing and trafficking0629307705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences05841072

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: Wheeler Heights vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct11732131212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences11466431179.54

Wheeler Heights Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Wheeler Heights vs NSW

Wheeler Heights Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Wheeler Heights in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Wheeler Heights?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Wheeler Heights is breach bail conditions.

What is the crime rate in Wheeler Heights?

The overall crime rate in Wheeler Heights, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 1702 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 Wheeler Heights a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Wheeler Heights total crime rate in 2021 was 1702. This means it’s 90% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Wheeler Heights has a very high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Wheeler Heights safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of Wheeler Heights

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 Police00
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault34
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault41
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault12
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences06
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery73
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping00
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion00
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment42
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft02
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle65
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store01
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling32
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud76
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences01
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling23
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling013
Property and deception offencesArsonArson10
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property71
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis20
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs00
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 amphetamines00
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 offences00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass40
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent01
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences01
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences01
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences18
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order11
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions47
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures10

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