Woodberry Crime Index

10

(100 is safest)

Safer than 10% of most Australia suburbs

Woodberry Crime Map

Woodberry crime map

Woodberry Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Woodberry
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 367, up 48% from 248 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Woodberry is in the 16th percentile for safety, meaning 84% of NSW suburbs are safer than Woodberry and 16% of suburbs are more dangerous than Woodberry.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 16% (7 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 60% (6 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 92% (11 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 62% (26 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 increased by 43% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 44% (25 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Woodberry: 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 Woodberry’s crime rate is considerably higher than the average across most suburbs in Australia, as it is ranked safer than only 10% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 84% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Woodberry. Therefore, Woodberry’s public safety metrics are low.

How risky is that? Living in Woodberry comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 10 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 Woodberry’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 Woodberry.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Woodberry crime statistics shows that there are 3355 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 Woodberry are 1 in 29.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Woodberry, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 16, equivalent to a rate of 5954 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.

Woodberry Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person1023355
Property and deception offences1815954
Drug offences11362
Public order and security offences12395
Justice procedures offences461513
Other offences15493
Total36712072

Woodberry Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 29

In Woodberry

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Woodberry vs NSW

Woodberry population: 3040

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault51628641678770
Sexual offences1614650526179
Robbery4176013222
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment3040910987501
Other offences against the person118833323

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault7230
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences9296
Domestic violence related assault22724
Non-domestic violence related assault29954

Woodberry Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 16

In Woodberry

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Woodberry vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Woodberry vs NSW, Australia

Woodberry population: 3040

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft6818002822372204
Burglary/Break and Enter2324967757306
Arson8376026346
Malicious damage to property82491362697602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft10329
Steal from motor vehicle20658
Steal from retail store133
Break and enter dwelling16526
Break and enter non-dwelling7230

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Woodberry vs NSW

Drug Offences: Woodberry 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 possession83403226341667
Drug dealing and trafficking0629307705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences358419972

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: Woodberry vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct917321296212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences31466499179.54

Woodberry Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Woodberry vs NSW

Woodberry Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Woodberry in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Woodberry?

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

What is the crime rate in Woodberry?

The overall crime rate in Woodberry, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 12072 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 Woodberry a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Woodberry total crime rate in 2021 was 12072. This means it’s 16% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Woodberry has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Woodberry safe at night?

34% of crimes in Woodberry occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Woodberry at night.

Total Crime Stats of Woodberry

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 Police10
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault2622
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault1729
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault57
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences514
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery109
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 harassment2830
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person01
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft710
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle320
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store01
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling1516
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person14
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud1014
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences63
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling1216
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling017
Property and deception offencesArsonArson28
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property5782
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 cannabis76
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines20
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy01
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs11
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 offences13
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass48
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent11
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences23
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences00
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences01
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences414
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order1418
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions1119
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer13
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures36

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