Willow Tree Crime Index

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(100 is safest)

Safer than 15% of most Australia suburbs

Willow Tree Crime Map

Willow Tree crime map

Willow Tree Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Willow Tree
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 66, up 3% from 64 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Willow Tree is in the 7th percentile for safety, meaning 93% of NSW suburbs are safer than Willow Tree and 7% of suburbs are more dangerous than Willow Tree.
  • 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 300% (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 33% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 64% (7 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (3 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 33% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Willow Tree: 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 Willow Tree’s crime rate is considerably higher than the average across most suburbs in Australia, as it is ranked safer than only 15% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 93% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Willow Tree. Therefore, Willow Tree’s public safety metrics are low.

How risky is that? Living in Willow Tree comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 13 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 Willow Tree’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 Willow Tree.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Willow Tree crime statistics shows that there are 4075 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 Willow Tree are 1 in 24.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Willow Tree, 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 3135 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.

Willow Tree Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person134075
Property and deception offences103135
Drug offences103135
Public order and security offences82508
Justice procedures offences2627
Other offences237210
Total6620690

Willow Tree Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 24

In Willow Tree

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in Willow Tree vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Willow Tree vs NSW

Willow Tree population: 319

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault5628641567770
Sexual offences4146501254179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment340910940501
Other offences against the person1188331323

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault1313
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences3940
Domestic violence related assault00
Non-domestic violence related assault51567

Willow Tree Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 31

In Willow Tree

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Willow Tree vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Willow Tree vs NSW, Australia

Willow Tree population: 319

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft418002812542204
Burglary/Break and Enter224967627306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property4491361254602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft00
Steal from motor vehicle1313
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling2627
Break and enter non-dwelling00

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Willow Tree vs NSW

Drug Offences: Willow Tree 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 possession934032282141667
Drug dealing and trafficking162933137705
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: Willow Tree vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct4173211254212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences4146641254179.54

Willow Tree Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Willow Tree vs NSW

Willow Tree Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Willow Tree in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Willow Tree?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Willow Tree is possession and/or use of cannabis.

What is the crime rate in Willow Tree?

The overall crime rate in Willow Tree, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 20690 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 Willow Tree a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Willow Tree total crime rate in 2021 was 20690. This means it’s 7% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Willow Tree has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Willow Tree safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of Willow Tree

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 assault30
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault45
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault01
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences10
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery23
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 harassment83
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person11
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft30
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle21
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling32
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft10
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud20
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences01
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling22
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling110
Property and deception offencesArsonArson00
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property64
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 cannabis106
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines21
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy01
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs01
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 amphetamines11
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 conductTrespass32
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct11
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent01
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences24
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences20
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences423
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions02
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures00

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