Whitton Crime Index

16

(100 is safest)

Safer than 16% of most Australia suburbs

Whitton Crime Map

Whitton crime map

Whitton Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Whitton
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 64, down 15% from 75 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Whitton is in the 15th percentile for safety, meaning 85% of NSW suburbs are safer than Whitton and 15% of suburbs are more dangerous than Whitton.
  • There was no change in the number of assault offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (3 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 60% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 50% (9 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There was no change in the number of motor vehicle theft offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 50% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Whitton: 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, Whitton is ranked safer than 16% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Whitton crime rate is considerably higher than the average across most suburbs in Australia.

In NSW, only about 85% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Whitton. As a result, Whitton has low scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of Whitton, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 13 (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 Whitton’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 Whitton’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Whitton’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 Whitton is 3071 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 Whitton is 1 in 32. 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 Whitton is 1 in 24. This is equal to a rate of 4031 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.

Whitton Crime Rates by Offences Division

Whitton Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 32

In Whitton

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Whitton vs NSW

Whitton population: 521

NSW population: 8058541

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

Whitton Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 24

In Whitton

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Whitton vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Whitton vs NSW, Australia

Whitton population: 521

NSW population: 8058541

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

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Whitton vs NSW

Drug Offences: Whitton vs New South Wales

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: Whitton vs NSW

Whitton Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Whitton vs NSW

Whitton Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Whitton in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Whitton?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Whitton is breach apprehended violence order.

What is the crime rate in Whitton?

The overall crime rate in Whitton, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 12284 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 Whitton a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Whitton total crime rate in 2021 was 12284. This means it’s 15% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Whitton has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Whitton safe at night?

46% of crimes in Whitton occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Whitton at night.

Total Crime Stats of Whitton

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