Wilberforce Crime Index

54

(100 is safest)

Safer than 54% of most Australia suburbs

Wilberforce Crime Map

Wilberforce crime map

Wilberforce Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Wilberforce
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 195, up 34% from 146 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Wilberforce is in the 36th percentile for safety, meaning 64% of NSW suburbs are safer than Wilberforce and 36% of suburbs are more dangerous than Wilberforce.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 17% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 33% (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 55% (6 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 27% (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 33% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 10% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Wilberforce: 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, Wilberforce is ranked safer than 54% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Wilberforce crime rate is about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia.

In NSW, only about 64% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Wilberforce. As a result, Wilberforce has moderate scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of Wilberforce, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 29 (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 Wilberforce’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 Wilberforce’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Wilberforce’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 Wilberforce is 1455 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 Wilberforce is 1 in 68. 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 Wilberforce is 1 in 54. This is equal to a rate of 1827 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.

Wilberforce Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person431455
Property and deception offences541827
Drug offences5169
Public order and security offences18609
Justice procedures offences21710
Other offences541827
Total1956597

Wilberforce Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 68

In Wilberforce

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Wilberforce vs NSW

Wilberforce population: 2956

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault2062864677770
Sexual offences414650135179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment1840910609501
Other offences against the person118833423

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault134
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences3101
Domestic violence related assault7237
Non-domestic violence related assault11372

Wilberforce Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 54

In Wilberforce

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Wilberforce vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Wilberforce vs NSW, Australia

Wilberforce population: 2956

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft221800287442204
Burglary/Break and Enter524967169306
Arson4376013546
Malicious damage to property2349136778602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft268
Steal from motor vehicle268
Steal from retail store134
Break and enter dwelling3101
Break and enter non-dwelling268

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Wilberforce vs NSW

Drug Offences: Wilberforce 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 possession33403210141667
Drug dealing and trafficking16293347705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs11116341366
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: Wilberforce vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct1317321440212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences514664169179.54

Wilberforce Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Wilberforce vs NSW

Wilberforce Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Wilberforce in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Wilberforce?

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

What is the crime rate in Wilberforce?

The overall crime rate in Wilberforce, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 6597 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 Wilberforce a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Wilberforce total crime rate in 2021 was 6597. This means it’s 36% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Wilberforce has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Wilberforce safe at night?

39% of crimes in Wilberforce occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Wilberforce at night.

Total Crime Stats of Wilberforce

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 Police02
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault187
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault611
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault21
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences113
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery183
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 harassment1518
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person11
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft32
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle22
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store11
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods11
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling31
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud1813
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences22
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling33
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling812
Property and deception offencesArsonArson44
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property2123
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine03
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis30
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines20
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy20
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs20
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine01
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 cannabis01
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass110
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct01
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language21
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent01
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences55
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences11
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences10
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences653
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order64
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions415
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer02
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