Windang Crime Index

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(100 is safest)

Safer than 50% of most Australia suburbs

Windang Crime Map

Windang crime map

Windang Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Windang
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 203, up 17% from 173 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Windang is in the 29th percentile for safety, meaning 71% of NSW suburbs are safer than Windang and 29% of suburbs are more dangerous than Windang.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 15% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 250% (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 increased by 133% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 25% (9 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 increased by 300% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 20% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Windang: 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, Windang is ranked safer than 50% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Windang crime rate is about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia.

In NSW, only about 71% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Windang. As a result, Windang has moderate scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of Windang, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 28 (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 Windang’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 Windang’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Windang’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 Windang is 1065 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 Windang is 1 in 93. 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 Windang is 1 in 40. This is equal to a rate of 2433 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.

Windang Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person281065
Property and deception offences642433
Drug offences21798
Public order and security offences13494
Justice procedures offences15570
Other offences622357
Total2037719

Windang Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 93

In Windang

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Windang vs NSW

Windang population: 2630

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault1562864570770
Sexual offences714650266179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment640910228501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault4152
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences3114
Domestic violence related assault4152
Non-domestic violence related assault9342

Windang Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 40

In Windang

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Windang vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Windang vs NSW, Australia

Windang population: 2630

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft4518002817112204
Burglary/Break and Enter724967266306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property1249136456602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft4152
Steal from motor vehicle9342
Steal from retail store276
Break and enter dwelling4152
Break and enter non-dwelling3114

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Windang vs NSW

Drug Offences: Windang 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 possession73403226641667
Drug dealing and trafficking1062933807705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs11116381366
Other drug offences3584111472

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: Windang vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct11732138212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences1214664456179.54

Windang Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Windang vs NSW

Windang Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Windang in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Windang?

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

What is the crime rate in Windang?

The overall crime rate in Windang, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 7719 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 Windang a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Windang total crime rate in 2021 was 7719. This means it’s 29% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Windang has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Windang safe at night?

33% of crimes in Windang occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Windang at night.

Total Crime Stats of Windang

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 assault54
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault89
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault24
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences017
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery53
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 harassment156
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft14
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle89
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store02
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods12
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling74
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud517
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences147
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling34
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling013
Property and deception offencesArsonArson10
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property1512
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine10
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics20
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis94
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines73
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy10
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs70
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 amphetamines010
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis01
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences33
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass11
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent10
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences812
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 offences2861
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order56
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions127
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer12
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